SAARC

Is SAARC's university losing its glory?

In the last few years, the SAU admins seem to have moved away from the right track.

Bangladesh at the FOSWAL Literature Festival November 2022

FOSWAL (Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature) was initiated in 1987 and it has since been fostering the writers and literature of SAARC countries.

Sri Lanka Crisis: Why is Saarc Missing in Action?

Saarc’s inability to respond to the humanitarian crisis reflects a lack of the sense of regionalism.

How can we tackle climate change and food shortage in Asia?

Climate change and food security issues are multifaceted and transcend national boundaries.

Saarc health professionals' videoconference on combatting coronavirus to be held tomorrow

Senior health professionals from Saarc countries will hold a videoconference tomorrow to exchange information and best practices to combat coronavirus in the region.

Hasina for setting up Saarc institution to fight public health threats

Stressing the need for forging collaboration among the Saarc countries to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today proposes establishing an institution to prevent and fight any public health threat in the South Asian region.

India won't attend Saarc meet in Pak

India yesterday ruled out participating in the Saarc summit in Pakistan, saying terror and talks cannot go on at the same time.

SAARC to streamline visa exemption scheme, develop security software

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is going to streamline the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme and develop its security software for implementation across the region.

Modi rules out India’s participation in Saarc summit in Pakistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveys to his Nepalese counterpart KP Sharma Oli India’s firm opposition to the staging of the Saarc Summit by Islamabad, given the fact that Pakistan continued to support cross-border terrorism from its territory.

August 4, 2017
August 4, 2017

South Asia's greater integration in Asia

The regional integration and cooperation initiative in South Asia started with the formation of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in 1985.

September 29, 2016
September 29, 2016

Is SAARC coming apart?

When we speak of SAARC, we usually hear two reactions – cynicism and skepticism,” Modi had told the 18th Kathmandu summit, which was to be held in 2012 but postponed to 2014.

May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016

Saarc countries to formulate common standards on facilities to migrant workers

Concerned authorities of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) join hands to formulate minimum common standards regarding facilities to migrant workers.

March 16, 2016
March 16, 2016

Saarc foreign ministers arrive in Pokhara

Foreign Ministers of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) member countries arrive in Pokhara to attend the 37th Saarc Council of Ministers meeting to be held tomorrow.

October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015

Bangladesh's growth prospect 2nd highest in SAARC

Bangladesh's growth prospect is the second highest among the eight-nation SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) region, according to the latest report of the World Bank.

February 25, 2015
February 25, 2015

Indian foreign secy to visit Bangladesh Mar 2

India’s Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar will visit Bangladesh on March 2, as part of his Saarc touraimed at restarting New Delhi’s neighbourhood outreach diplomacy

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