South Asia, home to over a quarter of the world's population, remains one of the least integrated regions globally in terms ...

However, Bimstec has largely replicated Saarc's structural weaknesses, particularly in its failure to foster economic integration. The Bimstec Free Trade Agreement, proposed in 2004, remains ...

Bangladesh continues to grapple with a significant trade imbalance with Saarc countries as import payments far exceed exports ...

In his inaugural address, Governor State Bank Jamil Ahmed emphasized on importance of discussing the pressing issue of climate change in context of the SAARC region. Highlighting the vulnerabilities ...

Members of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on External Affairs were reportedly informed on Saturday that SAARC was on pause, but not permanently discontinued.

The SAARC Development Fund symbolises a ray of hope for South Asia, providing a distinctive platform to tackle common challenges and unleash the region’s vast potential ...

Bamboo’s potential for sustainable development was showcased in an international conference on “Just Transition to Net Zero – Role of Bamboo in the SAARC Region” held here. The conference ...

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says secure and peaceful environment in South Asia is crucial for development of the region's economy and for its prosperity. Speaking during his visit to SAARC ...

The report, covering fiscal year (FY) 2023-24, shows Bangladesh's total import payments to Saarc nations stood at $9.76 billion while export earnings from the region reached only $1.74 billion.