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Bangladesh building fire kills 46, injures dozens
Relatives gathered at the hospital early on Friday to receive the bodies of the dead, with some mourning outside the…
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Bangladesh building fire kills at least 43, injures dozens
Survivor Mohammad Altaf, speaking to reporters, recounted narrowly escaping the blaze through a broken window. Two of his coworkers perished,…
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Bangladesh votes in election without opposition
Early signs suggested turnout would be low, despite widespread reports of carrot-and-stick inducements aimed at bolstering the poll’s legitimacy. Two…
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Bangladesh PM Hasina set to extend tenure as main opposition boycotts election
With the ballot outcome all but assured and a high risk of violence, turnout could be low on Sunday. Violence…
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Bangladesh PM Hasina set to extend tenure as main opposition boycotts election
With the ballot outcome all but assured and a high risk of violence, turnout could be low on Sunday. Violence…
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Bangladesh police arrest opposition members over train fire
DHAKA, Bangladesh: Police on Saturday (Jan 6) arrested seven opposition party members blamed for an alleged pre-election arson attack on…
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At least 4 dead in suspected train arson in Bangladesh before election
DHAKA: At least four people, including a child, died in a suspected arson attack on a passenger train, police said…
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Bangladesh deploys army to keep peace ahead of Sunday’s election
DHAKA: Troops deployed across Bangladesh on Wednesday (Jan 3) amid fears of violence ahead of a national election which the…
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Nobel winner Yunus convicted in Bangladesh labour law case
DHAKA: Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus was convicted on Monday (Jan 1) of violating Bangladesh’s labour laws in a case…
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Bangladesh’s ‘tiny houses’ tackle giant flood challenge
Bangladesh's 'tiny houses' tackle giant flood challenge Source: CNA
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