Bangladesh border India has extended the time allotted for the cross-border movement of Bangladeshi nationals living in the enclaves of Angorpota and Dahagram from six to nine hours every day, a media report said Tuesday. Bangladesh's Hindu leaders hail move to return property Hindu leaders in Bangladesh are overjoyed at the passage of a new bill in Parliament that paves the way for returning lands and buildings of the minority community to their original owners or successors. 150 injured in Bangla strike violence Bangladesh police said about 150 people were injured in widespread violence and clashes between opposition and government supporters Saturday ahead of the start of a three-day general strike Sunday. Nepal ready for talks with Maoist rebels Nepal's centrist government is ready for talks with Maoist rebels to end a bloody conflict in the Himalayan kingdom, Deputy Prime Minister Ram Chandra Poudel said Sunday.
Maoist rebels extend talks offer to Nepal govt.
Maoist rebels have extended an offer for talks to Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala's government after two violent attacks on police forces last week in which some 60 policemen were killed. Rebels kill 28 policemen in Nepal Maoist rebels attacked a remote police outpost in western Nepal late Friday night killing 28 policemen and injuring more than 24, a home ministry official said. Strike by Maoists paralyzes Kathmandu A nationwide strike called by Maoist rebels in Nepal paralyzed life in the Kathmandu Valley Friday. Streets in the country's capital Kathmandu wore a deserted look as vehicles stayed off the roads and the main market remained closed. Schools and industrial establishments also remained shut.