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16 December 2025

Bangladesh celebrates its 54th Victory Day on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with nationwide programs. Bangladesh sets a new world record by performing the largest-ever parachuting display while carrying the national flag during Victory Day celebrations marking 54 years of independence. A total of 54 paratroopers of ''Team Bangladesh,'' each carrying the national flag, perform a skydiving display to commemorate the occasion. Paratroopers numbered 49 to 54 carry the names of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who are killed in Sudan, honoring their sacrifice. The event is organized jointly by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, and Navy.

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16 December 2025

Bangladesh celebrates its 54th Victory Day on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with nationwide programs. Bangladesh sets a new world record by performing the largest-ever parachuting display while carrying the national flag during Victory Day celebrations marking 54 years of independence. A total of 54 paratroopers of ''Team Bangladesh,'' each carrying the national flag, perform a skydiving display to commemorate the occasion. Paratroopers numbered 49 to 54 carry the names of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who are killed in Sudan, honoring their sacrifice. The event is organized jointly by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, and Navy.

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16 December 2025

Bangladesh celebrates its 54th Victory Day on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with nationwide programs. Bangladesh sets a new world record by performing the largest-ever parachuting display while carrying the national flag during Victory Day celebrations marking 54 years of independence. A total of 54 paratroopers of ''Team Bangladesh,'' each carrying the national flag, perform a skydiving display to commemorate the occasion. Paratroopers numbered 49 to 54 carry the names of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who are killed in Sudan, honoring their sacrifice. The event is organized jointly by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, and Navy.

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16 December 2025

Bangladesh celebrates its 54th Victory Day on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with nationwide programs. Bangladesh sets a new world record by performing the largest-ever parachuting display while carrying the national flag during Victory Day celebrations marking 54 years of independence. A total of 54 paratroopers of ''Team Bangladesh,'' each carrying the national flag, perform a skydiving display to commemorate the occasion. Paratroopers numbered 49 to 54 carry the names of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who are killed in Sudan, honoring their sacrifice. The event is organized jointly by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, and Navy.

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16 December 2025

Bangladesh celebrates its 54th Victory Day on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with nationwide programs. Bangladesh sets a new world record by performing the largest-ever parachuting display while carrying the national flag during Victory Day celebrations marking 54 years of independence. A total of 54 paratroopers of ''Team Bangladesh,'' each carrying the national flag, perform a skydiving display to commemorate the occasion. Paratroopers numbered 49 to 54 carry the names of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who are killed in Sudan, honoring their sacrifice. The event is organized jointly by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, and Navy.

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16 December 2025

Bangladesh celebrates its 54th Victory Day on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with nationwide programs. Bangladesh sets a new world record by performing the largest-ever parachuting display while carrying the national flag during Victory Day celebrations marking 54 years of independence. A total of 54 paratroopers of ''Team Bangladesh,'' each carrying the national flag, perform a skydiving display to commemorate the occasion. Paratroopers numbered 49 to 54 carry the names of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who are killed in Sudan, honoring their sacrifice. The event is organized jointly by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, and Navy.

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16 December 2025

Bangladesh celebrates its 54th Victory Day on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with nationwide programs. Bangladesh sets a new world record by performing the largest-ever parachuting display while carrying the national flag during Victory Day celebrations marking 54 years of independence. A total of 54 paratroopers of ''Team Bangladesh,'' each carrying the national flag, perform a skydiving display to commemorate the occasion. Paratroopers numbered 49 to 54 carry the names of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who are killed in Sudan, honoring their sacrifice. The event is organized jointly by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, and Navy.

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16 December 2025

Bangladesh celebrates its 54th Victory Day on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with nationwide programs. Bangladesh sets a new world record by performing the largest-ever parachuting display while carrying the national flag during Victory Day celebrations marking 54 years of independence. A total of 54 paratroopers of ''Team Bangladesh,'' each carrying the national flag, perform a skydiving display to commemorate the occasion. Paratroopers numbered 49 to 54 carry the names of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who are killed in Sudan, honoring their sacrifice. The event is organized jointly by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, and Navy.

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#13091045

13 December 2025

A cadre of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) holds the party flag outside the venue for the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) attend the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli presents the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) attend the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli presents the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091048

13 December 2025

Leaders of various political parties of Nepal attend the opening ceremony of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)'s general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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13 December 2025

Leaders of various political parties of Nepal attend the opening ceremony of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)'s general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#13091050

13 December 2025

Communist leader of Nepal, Dev Gurung, addresses the opening ceremony of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) general convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering to be its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli presents the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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13 December 2025

A cadre of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) holds the party flag outside the venue for the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committees. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) stand in queue to enter the venue for the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli presents the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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