In the Media

The Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh - 15th October 2008

South Asia has great development potential

President Iajuddin Ahmed yesterday said South Asia has a great development potential in terms of its diverse cultural heritage and human resources as one-fourth of the world population live in this region.

Staff Correspondent, The Daily Star, Dhaka - 14th October 2008

South Asian Scout Forum to be formed

Chief Scout Commissioners of Saarc countries have reached an agreement to form a South Asian Scout Forum to strengthen coordination among Scouts in the region.

Sangbad Sangstha, New Age, Dhaka, Bangladesh - 14th October 2008

New regional institute for legal, human rights launched

A NEW regional legal and human rights organisation named South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (SAILS) was launched in Dhaka to promote the sharing of experiences on legal and human rights affairs.

Staff Correspondent, The Daily Star, Dhaka, Bangladesh - 14th October 2008

South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies launched

The South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (SAILS) was launched yesterday with a view to promoting higher legal education and ensuring human rights and the rule of law in the region.

Staff Correspondent, The Daily Star, Dhaka - 12th October 2008

The 6th SAF-Scout Friendship Camp begins today

The sixth South Asian Foundation (SAF) Scout Friendship Camp will begin at Mouchak in Gazipur today, says a press release.