Voting for the 2026 general election began across the country, with Nepali Congress candidate Sachin Timalsena expressing confidence in victory. He highlighted strong youth participation, positive public response during campaigning, and smooth election arrangements as voters choose 275 membe
Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki voted in Kathmandu as the 2026 general election began amid tight security. Nearly 19 million voters, over half young, choose a new government after the Gen Z-led snap polls.
Voting for Nepal's 2026 general election began on March 5 amid tight security and strong voter turnout. The snap poll follows political upheaval triggered by the "Gen Z movement." Over 18.9 million voters will decide among 6,541 candidates for 275 parliamentary seats, with results expecte
Nepal is holding snap general elections following the "Gen Z movement" that ousted the previous government. With over 18 million voters half being youth the polls feature 6,541 candidates. Backed by heavy security, the Election Commission aims for a peaceful process and expects results withi
Nepal is holding snap general elections following the "Gen Z movement" that ousted the previous government. With over 18 million voters--half being youth--the polls feature 6,541 candidates for 275 seats. Backed by heavy security, the Election Commission aims for a peaceful process and ra
As voting day approaches, the government has intensified daily high-level security briefings. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Sushila Karki and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal convened a back-to-back meeting to review election preparedness and the overall law-and-order situation.
After rounds of meeting with security agencies on Tuesday, the Interim leader of the Himalayan Nation took on Facebook to assure the voters about security arrangements.
Bangladesh will fully resume tourist visa services from its missions in India starting Monday after a temporary suspension for security reasons around the February 12 election. All visa categories are now restored globally. Indian tourist visa services for Bangladeshis remain suspended, thou
Authorities in Nepal's Rautahat district imposed an indefinite curfew in Gaur Municipality after communal clashes. The curfew restricts movement and bans gatherings. Security forces have been deployed. Violence resumed despite a prior agreement, with stone-pelting and a vehicle set on fire.
Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharf Uddin Ahmed Choudhury shared the information on Wednesday during a media briefing on election preparedness.