The growing practice of selling substandard products for extra profit has become a serious concern in Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka, as the absence of strict government intervention allows …
Guterres reiterates UN support to Bangladesh over Rohingya issue
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated today (15 March) that the UN will continue to provide support to Bangladesh over the Rohingya issue. He made the assurance while speaking at a function at …
UN chief describes aid cuts as ‘a crime’ during visit to Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has described humanitarian aid cuts by the United States and other countries as “a crime”.
Holi celebrations in Bangladesh overshadowed by outrage over child’s rape, calls for justice grow
The rape of a child in Bangladesh has cast a shadow over the celebrations of the Hindu festival of colours on Friday. The festival, which is traditionally celebrated with great pomp and ceremony across the country,
Starlink in Bangladesh: SpaceX hails govt move to cut red tape
The interim government’s push to promptly bring Starlink satellite internet to Bangladesh signals a commitment to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles and create a business-friendly environment, said a top …
Starlink in Bangladesh: SpaceX hails govt move to cut red tape
The interim government’s push to promptly bring Starlink satellite internet to Bangladesh signals a commitment to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles and create a business-friendly environment, said a top …
UN chief vows to ‘speak loud’ to avert ration cuts for Rohingya in Bangladesh
The United Nations will do all it can to help prevent food rations being cut for Rohingya refugees in camps in Bangladesh, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday during a visit to the …
Farroque: Hasina politicized Rohingya issue for financial gain
Addressing Dr Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the Interim Government, BNP Chairperson’s adviser Zainul Abdin Farroque said that the United Nations secretary general is currently visiting Bangladesh.
Bangladesh struggles to repair damage from Hasina’s 15-year rule
People are pouring into the streets of the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka to voice their displeasure at where the country is going, less than a year after a student-led revolution toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh
An eight-year-old child who was raped in Bangladesh has died of her injuries on Thursday, setting off fierce protests around the country. The girl was raped while visiting her elder sister’s house in the city of Magura some time between the night of 5 March and the following morning, according to a case filed by her mother.