Tag: DHAKA

Bangladesh expats win means to vote – could they sway the next election?

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Long overlooked in Bangladesh’s electoral system, millions of expatriates – including migrant workers who underpin…

Fire breaks out at Dhaka airport’s cargo terminal, ANI reports

(Reuters) -A massive fire broke out at the cargo terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the Bangladeshi…

By Reuters

Bangladesh factory blaze kills at least 16: fire official

At least 16 people were killed Tuesday when a fire tore through a chemical and garments factory in…

Banned Bangladesh party turns to flash protests ahead of polls

Once Bangladesh's largest political party, the Awami League has been outlawed since its leader Sheikh Hasina was overthrown…

Bangladeshi officials testify against former British minister Tulip Siddiq in anti-corruption trial

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladeshi anti-corruption officials testified in court on Wednesday against former British Minister Tulip Siddiq,…

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus says parliamentary election to take place in February

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus says parliamentary election to take place in February

A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Abdur Rahman Tarif was talking to his sister Meherunnesa over the phone when the…