130 factories shut in Bangladesh amid labour protest
Nov 12, 2023, at 07:20 pm
Dhaka/IBNS/UNI: A total of 130 readymade garment (RMG) factories in two major industrial hubs, Savar and Ashulia, on the outskirts of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, have suspended operations for an indefinite period due to ongoing worker protests for higher wages.
Policeman killed in violence during opposition rally in Bangladesh, buses torched in Dhaka
Oct 29, 2023, at 07:34 am
Dhaka: A police constable was killed in a clash between law enforcers and BNP activists in Bangladesh’s capital city Dhaka on Saturday.
Death toll in Bangladesh train collision rises to 15
Oct 24, 2023, at 05:36 am
Dhaka/IBNS/UNI: At least 15 people were killed after two trains collided in Bangladesh's Kishoreganj district, some 117 km northeast of Dhaka, on Monday, the district's Additional Superintendent of Police Md Mostak Sarker told Xinhua.
The Democracy Forum hosts virtual seminar on growth of Bangladesh
Oct 23, 2023, at 02:19 am
Experts recently discussed the progress made by the South Asian nation while The Democracy Forum conducted a virtual seminar on ‘Bangladesh’s path of global growth’.
Bangladesh: Two Dhaka students attacked in Ramna Kali Mandir
Oct 22, 2023, at 08:47 pm
Two Dhaka University students were attacked by unknown miscreants in Ramna Kali Mandir area on Sunday.
Bangladesh undertakes education and skill development initiatives during PM Sheikh Hasina's tenure
Oct 18, 2023, at 09:46 pm
Bangladesh, under the astute leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has recognized that education and skill development are the cornerstones of a prosperous and forward-thinking society.
Geneva protest: Activists describe BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami as “collaborators of terrorism”
Oct 11, 2023, at 10:38 pm
A group of Bangladeshi political activists, who are currently living in Europe, gathered near the ‘Broken Chair’ sculpture in front of the United Nations in Geneva to condemn the religious extremism and terrorism perpetrated by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami in the South Asian country.
Shun path of confrontation and work together for the SDGs, urges Bangladesh leader
Sep 23, 2023, at 10:43 pm
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Friday appealed to world leaders gathered at the UN “to shun the path of war and confrontation, and to work collectively for enduring peace ... and economic prosperity for our people and future generations.”
US imposes visa restrictions on Bangladesh
Sep 23, 2023, at 05:24 am
Dhaka/UNI: The US Department of State imposed visa restrictions on Bangladeshi individuals to undermine the democratic election process in the South Asian country, spokesperson Matthew Millar said.
Bangladesh, France ink two agreements, aim to enhance cooperation in infrastructure, satellite
Sep 11, 2023, at 10:16 pm
Bangladesh and France on Monday signed two agreements to enhance cooperation in various fields, including infrastructure and satellite.
French Prez Macron to visit Bangladesh in Sept
Aug 31, 2023, at 06:09 am
Dhaka: French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Dhaka on September 11 after the G20 summit in New Delhi.
Bangladesh: Police recover body of Chinese citizen from Khulna
Aug 26, 2023, at 10:25 pm
Police recovered a Chinese citizen's body from Bhairab River in Khulna region of Bangladesh on Saturday, media reports said.
Six years on, still no justice for Myanmar’s Rohingya
Aug 25, 2023, at 10:05 pm
UN human rights chief Volker Türk, on Thursday, reiterated the call for accountability and justice for the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya driven from their homes in Myanmar by security forces in 2017, in what has been described as “textbook” ethnic cleansing.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina holds bilateral meeting with Xi Jinping
Aug 24, 2023, at 05:14 pm
Dhaka/UNI: The bilateral meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was held in Johannesburg on Wednesday, according to the Mofa statement.
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh need urgent support as crises multiply: UNHCR
Aug 23, 2023, at 08:35 pm
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is calling on the international community to renew its commitment to the nearly one million Rohingya refugees who have fled persecution in Myanmar for neighbouring Bangladesh.
Aug 12, 2023, at 09:15 pm
Police in Bangladesh have recovered two bodies of newborns from a garbage pile close to Dhaka University’s Amar Ekushey Hall in the capital city, media reports said on Saturday.
Bangladesh dengue tools crosses 300; 64k cases confirmed this year
Aug 07, 2023, at 05:08 am
Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh has reported 2,495 fresh cases of dengue fever and an additional 10 fatalities, stated The Ministry of Health on Saturday.
EU official says discussions will be held with other nation to resolve Rohingya crisis
Aug 02, 2023, at 11:45 pm
European Union's Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore recently said discussion will be held with other nations to ensure what other steps are needed to be taken to resolve the Rohingya crisis.
Bangladeshi, Chinese workers clash over wages, 15 hurt
Jul 20, 2023, at 12:52 am
Dhaka: At least 15 security guards and workers were hurt when Bangladeshi and Chinese workers clashed due to dissatisfaction over salaries and allowances at the under-construction 1,320 MW Rural Power Company Limited power plant in Bangladesh's Dhankhali area, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Seven arrested over attack on Hero Alom during Dhaka bypoll
Jul 18, 2023, at 09:58 pm
Bangladesh police have arrested seven people in connection with the attack on Ashraful Alom, who is better known among fans as 'Hero Alom'.
Mugger stabs college student in Dhaka
Jul 17, 2023, at 08:04 pm
A mugger stabbed to death a college student in Bangladesh capital Dhaka city,media reports said on Monday.
Bangladesh: Unidentified miscreants vandalise Hindu temple, loot gold ornaments
Jul 12, 2023, at 11:28 pm
Dhaka: Unidentified miscreants vandalised a Hindu temple in Bangladesh's Lalmonihat Sadar area on Wednesday, media reports said.
Jul 12, 2023, at 11:16 pm
A senior leader of the ruling Awami League of Bangladesh claimed that BNP has secret ties with Israel and its intelligence agency.
Jul 12, 2023, at 10:25 pm
New York: UN-appointed independent human rights experts on Tuesday called for the Government of Bangladesh to end all harassment against representatives of the human rights organisation, Odhikar, and to ensure respect for due process in legal proceedings.
Bangladesh: Man arrested os suspicion of killing neighbour in Jhenaidah
Jul 09, 2023, at 10:04 pm
A man was arrested in Bangladesh's Jhenaidah region on suspicion of murdering his neighbour.
Urumqi Massacre: Bangladesh demonstrates against China
Jul 08, 2023, at 12:15 am
Dhaka: Protesters demonstrated in different corners of Bangladesh on Wednesday to commemorate the Urumqi Massacre and express solidarity with the victims and their families.
Bangladesh: Clash between two insurgent groups at a Rohingya camp leaves five dead
Jul 07, 2023, at 11:29 pm
At least five people were killed during clashes between two insurgent groups at a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar city, media reports said on Friday.
Bangladeshi Youtuber Hero Alam to contest in upcoming Dhaka-17 by-polls
Jun 26, 2023, at 08:00 pm
Bangladesh's popular Youtuber Hero Alam will be fighting the upcoming Dhaka-17 by-polls and he has been allocated the ektara symbol (one-string, a musical instrument).
Bangladesh: Average life expectancy rises to 72.4 yrs
Jun 14, 2023, at 03:06 pm
Dhaka: The average life expectancy reached 72.4 years in Bangladesh in 2022, statistics released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) showed.
Divorce is increasing in Bangladesh, 1 divorce registered in every 40 minutes in Dhaka
Jun 13, 2023, at 11:46 pm
Dhaka: The number of family breakups in Bangladesh is increasing day by day.