Condemned ex-PM Hasina plans December return to Bangladesh
Despite facing a death sentence, exiled Sheikh Hasina pledges to return, setting up a legal clash with Dhaka’s leaders.
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Bangladesh’s top diplomat elected UN General Assembly leader in tight race
Khalilur Rahman elected as the president of the UNGA’s 81st session, garnering 99 votes in secret ballot.
Fire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21 people, including 18 foreigners
It took eight fire engines to extinguish the blaze, as more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals.
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‘Donald Trump’ buffalo in Bangladesh will be spared sacrifice
An albino buffalo with a blond forelock has shot to fame in Bangladesh as people say it resembles Donald Trump.
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Bangladesh seeks IMF aid: How badly has Iran war hit its economy?
The International Monetary Fund warns that Iran war could trigger a spike in global debt levels.
More than 500 children die in measles outbreak in Bangladesh
Most cases recorded by doctors among children aged between six months and five years.
Bangladesh beat Pakistan to complete historic Test series win at home
Taijul Islam’s six-for helps Bangladesh bowl out the visitors for 328 in their first home series win over Pakistan.
Rana stars as Bangladesh down Pakistan in first Test thriller
Five second-innings wickets by Nahid Rana allow Bangladesh to claim a maiden home Test victory against Pakistan.
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‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?
Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns
Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.
Is Bangladesh killing reforms introduced after student-led protests?
A new parliament has cancelled several reforms that were brought in after Hasina’s ouster to improve accountability.
