How Bangladesh spearheaded creation of International Mother Language Day
Feb 22, 2019, at 09:11 am
New York, Feb 22 (IBNS): Concerned that one language goes extinct every two weeks, the United Nations is honouring linguistic diversity and celebrating indigenous languages on International Mother Language Day. And the roots of the Day start in a South-Asian country with a bloody and historic connection to 21 February.
At least 80 left dead in Bangladesh's Dhaka fire
Feb 21, 2019, at 09:55 pm
Dhaka, Feb 21 (UNI/IBNS): At least 80 people on Thursday died after a massive fire engulfed apartment buildings that also housed chemical warehouses in the old city of Bangladesh capital Dhaka.
Bangladesh: Fire in Dhaka leaves 70 people dead, India condoles
Feb 21, 2019, at 03:31 pm
Dhaka, Feb 21 (IBNS): A massive fire ripped through several buildings in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Thursday and left at least 70 people dead, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Fire at chemical warehouse kills 69
Feb 21, 2019, at 08:27 am
Dhaka, Feb 21 (IBNS): At least 69 people died as a fire broke out at a chemical warehouse in Chawkbazar area of Old Dhaka on Thursday, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Key leader Abdur Razzaq resigns from Jamaat-e-Islami
Feb 15, 2019, at 03:44 pm
Dhaka, Feb 15 (IBNS): Citing that 'Jamaat did not seek apology to the countrymen for its activities against the independence of Bangladesh in 1971', key leader of the party-Barrister Abdur Razzaq- on Friday resigned from the Jamaat-e-Islami.
Bangladesh: Drug related crime suspect killed in alleged shootout with police
Feb 11, 2019, at 06:40 pm
Dhaka, Feb 11 (IBNS): A suspect in over 10 drug-related cases was killed during a shootout with the police in Bangladesh's Rajshahi area, media reports said on Monday.
Road mishaps caused 7,221 deaths in 2018, says Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Organisation
Jan 25, 2019, at 07:18 pm
Dhaka, Jan 25 (IBNS): The Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Organisation on Friday announced that 7,221 people have died in road accidents across the country in 2018.
Ready to work with new government in Bangladesh: UN
Jan 13, 2019, at 07:34 pm
Dhaka, Jan 13 (IBNS): The United Nations on Sunday said they were ready to work with the new government in Bangladesh.
Sheikh Hasina to serve as Bangladesh PM for 20 years now
Jan 08, 2019, at 06:19 pm
Dhaka, Jan 8 (IBNS): Sheikh Hasina is all set to serve as the Bangladesh Prime Minister for 20 years now.
UN urges ‘restraint’ in Bangladesh’s post-presidential election violence
Jan 01, 2019, at 09:27 am
New York, Jan 1 (IBNS): The United Nations said on Monday that it is aware of violent incidents and reports of irregularities in Sunday’s general elections in Bangladesh.
Voting underway in Bangladesh as Hasina seeks another term
Dec 30, 2018, at 11:54 am
Dhaka, Dec 30 (IBNS): Amid tight security and reports of some sporadic clashes, Bangladesh is voting on Sunday to elect a new Prime Minister on Sunday even as Sheikh Hasina seeks her third consecutive term in the top office.
Bangladesh goes to polls tomorrow
Dec 29, 2018, at 09:52 pm
Dhaka, Dec 29 (IBNS): Amid tight security, Bangladesh will host its General Elections on Sunday where voters will decide whether they will bring back Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to power for the straight third term.
Dec 29, 2018, at 06:15 pm
London, Dec 29 (IBNS): The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, who recently visited Bangladesh for discussion with government and opposition parties, called on the Government and the Election Commission to provide a conducive environment for free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections on Sunday.
Sajeeb Wazed Joy hopeful that Awami League will register massive victory in Bangladesh polls
Dec 29, 2018, at 04:47 pm
Dhaka, Dec 29 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has expressed hope that the ruling Awami League will register a 'massive victory' in the general elections which is scheduled to be held on Sunday.
Disheartened by US government's recent remarks on poll observers: Bangladesh
Dec 23, 2018, at 06:22 pm
Dhaka, Dec 23 (IBNS): The Bangladesh government on Sunday said it was 'disheartened' by the US State Department's recent remarks regarding observers for the country's upcoming general election on Dec 30.
Bangladesh: Road mishap kills 2 in Thakurgaon
Dec 22, 2018, at 04:02 pm
Dhaka, Dec 22 (IBNS): At least two people were killed when a tractor collided with a motorcycle in Thakurgaon’s Ranishongkoil area in Bangladesh on Friday, media reports said.
Disappointed with delay by Bangladesh in issuing visas to election: US
Dec 22, 2018, at 09:10 am
Washington, Dec 22 (IBNS): The United States on Friday said it is disappointed by the Government of Bangladesh’s 'inability' to grant credentials and issue visas to a group of international observers within the 'timeframe necessary' for monitoring the upcoming general polls in the country.
Bangladesh polls: Khaleda Zia's nominations rejected
Dec 02, 2018, at 07:53 pm
Dhaka, Dec 2 (IBNS): Ahead of Bangladesh polls, the three nominations filed by ex-Prime Minister of Bangladesh Khaleda Zia have been canceled, media reports said.
Burglary at High Commission in Dhaka: Pakistan Foreign Office lodges protest with Bangladesh
Nov 27, 2018, at 05:10 pm
Islamabad, Nov 27 (IBNS): The Pakistan Foreign Office on Tuesday said it has lodged 'strong protest' with the Bangladesh's authorities over the burglary incident in the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka.
Bangladesh security forces arrest 8 JMB men from Dhaka
Nov 26, 2018, at 05:59 pm
Dhaka, Nov 26 (IBNS): Bangladesh security forces have claimed to have arrested eight members of banned militant outfit “Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh’s Radical Youth Group” from country's capital city Dhaka, media reports said.
UN migration agency builds temporary safe havens to shelter Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Nov 21, 2018, at 09:21 am
New York, Nov 21 (IBNS): The United Nations migration agency said on Tuesday that it has upgraded structures in Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps as temporary accommodations for emergency situations.
UNICEF welcomes Bangladesh statement that Rohingya will not be forced to leave
Nov 17, 2018, at 08:44 am
New York, Nov 17 (IBNS): UN Children’s Fund UNICEF on Friday welcomed confirmation from the Bangladesh authorities that Rohingya refugees will not be returned to Myanmar against their will, amid reported ongoing rights violations there.
UN migration agency: young Rohingya girls, largest group of trafficking victims in camps
Oct 17, 2018, at 09:35 am
New York, Oct 17 (IBNS): More than a year into the crisis in Cox’s Bazar, the number of Rohingya refugees has reached nearly one million, with young girls in Bangladesh refugee camps sold into forced labour accounting for the largest group of trafficking victims, reported the UN Migration Agency (IOM) on Tuesday.
Sep 28, 2018, at 10:29 am
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): The world cannot ignore or remain silent over the plight of the Rohingya people – driven from their homes in Myanmar and sheltering in Bangladesh – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said on Thursday, urging world leaders for an early and peaceful solution to the massive refugee crisis.
Bangladesh : Woman journalist hacked to death at doorstep of home
Aug 29, 2018, at 02:16 pm
Dhaka, Aug 29 (IBNS) : A woman journalist of a television channel in Bangladesh was hacked to death by unidentified assailants in front of her residence in Pabna district town on Tuesday night.
Bangladesh: Road accident claims 13 lives
Aug 25, 2018, at 08:06 pm
Dhaka, Aug 25 (IBNS): A bus collided with a human hauler in Bangladesh city of Natore, leaving at least 13 people killed on Saturday, media reports said.
Sheikh Hasina feels India-Bangladesh relationship is now at its best
Aug 13, 2018, at 05:21 pm
Dhaka, Aug 13 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said currently the relationship of her nation with India has touched a newer height.
Aug 08, 2018, at 02:15 pm
Dhaka, Aug 8 (IBNS): Internationally acclaimed photographer and activist Shahidul Alam, taken into custody by Bangladesh police for his criticism of the Government, was on Wednesday shifted to the hospital for treatment, media reports said quoting officials.
Aug 08, 2018, at 09:19 am
Dhaka, Aug 8 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina renewed her call to the international community, including Japan, to persuade Myanmar to take back Rohingyas who have crossed the border to enter her nation.
Aug 08, 2018, at 08:35 am
New York, Aug 8 (IBNS): The Head of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, on Tuesday urged government representatives and business leaders from the Asia-Pacific region to offer more support and protection for over 700,000 Rohingya refugees who have fled violence and discrimination in Myanmar’s Rakhine State over the past year.