Bangladesh came under fire on Wednesday for arresting about 80 migrants who returned from Vietnam after protesting over false job offers, with human rights groups demanding their release. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Observes State Mourning In Memory Of “Real Friend” Pranab Mukherjee
Bangladesh today observed state mourning in honour of its "real friend" Pranab Mukherjee, recalling the former Indian President's "outstanding and unforgettable" contributions to the country's 1971 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bangladesh needs more comprehensive testing policy to contain Covid-19’
In an interview with Dhaka Tribune, Dr Michael S Friedman, CDC country director in Bangladesh, places great emphasis on antigen and antibody testing to get the real scenario of the pandemic, as PCR te ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Bangladesh flag at half-mast to pay tribute to Pranab Mukherjee
Bangladesh national flag flies at half-mast at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi as the neighbouring country observes national mourning today on the passing away of former President Pranab ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh high commission holds condolence meet to honour Pranab Mukherjee
Bangladesh High Commission held condolence meet to honour India's former president Pranab Mukherjee on September 02 in New Delhi. “Though he (Pranab Mukherjee) was an Indian by nationality, he always ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Blocks 5 Dating Apps Over ‘Immoral Content’
Pakistan has blocked access to five dating apps for their delivery of "immoral/indecent content" in the majority-Muslim nation. The state regulator, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, PTA, ... ( read original story ...)
Flash floods triggered by rain kill 15 people in NW Pakistan
Pakistani officials say flash floods triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 15 people and damaged scores of homes in the scenic northwestern Swat Valley ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia police detain dozens in raid on Jakarta gay party
Indonesian police detained dozens of men in a raid on a gay party at a hotel in Jakarta, an official said. Jakarta police spokesperson Yusri Yunus said nine people suspected of organizing Saturday's ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook India Grilled Over Hate Speech, Allegations of Bias
Facebook India executives have been grilled by members of a parliamentary committee on information technology over allegations of political bias and a role in spreading hate speech in India. ( read original story ...)
India bans another 118 Chinese mobile apps as tensions between 2 countries worsen
India on Wednesday banned another 118 Chinese mobile apps, including the widely popular video game "PUBG," as the standoff between the two neighboring nations intensified. ( read original story ...)