Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told his Bangladeshi counterpart that Kathmandu would remain in close contact over any support it may need.

The number of people whose whereabouts remain unknown after Wednesday’s disaster has risen sharply, including security personnel, residents and foreign and domestic tourists.

The Flood Forecasting Division’s technical report says authorities received information at 9:05am that a major flood had entered the Bhotekoshi from the Tibetan side.

The UN chief said the United Nations is supporting Nepal’s government-led response and mobilising supplies and personnel for flood-affected communities.

The prime minister will inspect damage in Bidur and meet local officials as rescue, relief and efforts to restore infrastructure continue.

With the scale of destruction still being assessed, aid groups say cash donations, instead of physical goods, are the most effective way for the public to help right now.

Meta agreed over the next decade to restrict teenagers’ use of Facebook and Instagram ​to two hours a day and block all usage from midnight to 6 am, absent parental consent.

A rare chance to represent Nepal at the global event has drawn a huge response from young footballers, exposing the sharp contrast between grassroots enthusiasm and government neglect.

New platforms are targeting time-conscious consumers and small merchants with simpler ways to shop and sell.

The endangered yellow-rumped bird is among 74 species recorded during a recent expedition.