At least five people were shot dead and dozens injured when Bangladesh police opened fire Saturday on demonstrating workers at the construction site of a Chinese-financed power plant, officials said.
Campaign held to promote heritage sites in Bangladesh
The SDG 360 has held an online campaign to promote different heritage sites across Bangladesh in bid to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN. The 10-day campaign, titled …
Runsewe Calls for Reinforcement of Cultural Ties between Nigeria, Bangladesh
Charles Ajunwa The Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has called for reinforcement of the mutual cultural ties that exist between the …
5 dead in protest at Chinese-financed plant in Bangladesh
Police started shooting after workers became violent, said Saiduzzman Chowdhury, government administrator in the southern coastal town of Banshkhali.
Four killed as police open fire at workers in Bangladesh
Police were forced to open fire when protesters attacked them, local police official Azizul Islam told Reuters.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
What’s Behind the Surge in Violent Islamism in Bangladesh?
Domestic political expediency, history, and ideology have made for a toxic mix in Bangladesh as it celebrates 50 years of independence.
UGC finds evidence of certificate forgery at Asian University of Bangladesh
Last week, a letter signed by UGC Director Omar Farooq has been sent to the secretary of the Education Ministry regarding the matter …
Mujibnagar govt played historic role in freedom struggle of Bangladesh: Envoy
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Muhammad Imran today highlighted the significance of the historic Mujibnagar Day, which falls on April 17, and said the Mujibnagar government played a historic …
Covid-19: Bangladesh shatters record again as 101 deaths reported in 24 hours
The record-breaking surge of Covid-19 in Bangladesh is showing no signs of letting up, with the highest ever 101 deaths recorded in the 24 hours till Friday morning. The total fatalities in the …
Bangladesh seeks more Malaysian investment
Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Md Golam Sarwar has invited more Malaysian entrepreneurs to consider investing in the republic. He said the newly established 100 economic zones in Bangladesh …