MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives will enforce a nationwide ban on small plastic water bottles from 2027, marking the final phase in the island nation’s sweeping campaign to eliminate single-use plastics and protect its fragile marine environment. A decree signed Monday by President Mohamed Muizzu confirms that the import and local producti...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Parliament of Maldives has approved a landmark amendment to its Rules of Procedure enabling citizens to submit online petitions directly to lawmakers, marking a major step toward digital governance and modern public participation. The amendment, passed on Sunday with 57 votes in favor and nine against, introduces a ...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Nearly half a million Rohingya children living in refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar have been vaccinated against typhoid fever as part of Bangladesh’s nationwide Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) campaign, marking one of the largest immunization efforts ever undertaken in a refugee setting. The dedicated phase of the campai...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Leaders from 14 political parties across Bangladesh convened on Monday at a UNICEF-organized national forum, pledging collective action to protect children from exploitation, early marriage, and unsafe environments, and to prioritize inclusive education and child welfare in upcoming political agendas. The event broug...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Pakistan and Egypt have established a Pakistan–Egypt Business Council to strengthen economic cooperation and expand bilateral trade, announced during Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty’s two-day visit to Islamabad. The initiative targets a substantial upgrade in economic engagement beyond the current trade v...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has approved a landmark consolidation of five struggling Sharia-compliant banks into a single institution, marking the largest restructuring in the history of the country’s Islamic banking sector and signaling a decisive move to restore market confidence. The newly formed Sammilita Islami Bank PLC received...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has announced an ambitious national blueprint to ensure that every resident of the country receives timely alerts during natural disasters, marking a significant step toward strengthening climate resilience in one of the world’s most vulnerable nations. The government on Sunday presented the National Roadm...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — Lawmakers in the Maldives are debating a proposal to reserve 30 percent of parliamentary seats for candidates under the age of 35, in what advocates describe as a landmark step toward tackling the severe underrepresentation of young people in national politics. The amendment to the Constitution, submitted this week by a...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh is preparing to introduce a 24-hour fast-track e-visa system for Pakistani business travelers, aiming to accelerate regional mobility and strengthen commercial engagement across South Asia at a time of shifting economic alliances. The initiative was announced during a recent trade outreach meeting with bus...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives is stepping up efforts to diversify its visitor markets and expand its footprint in the fast-growing global wellness tourism industry, showcasing its offerings this week at the Eurasia Tourism and Health Expo in Istanbul. The international event brings together tourism boards, medical-travel companies and i...
