Bangladesh
King Charles labeled "anti-racist" as royals move past Prince Harry's book
The monarch "listens to people's concerns" and is engaged "with multiculturalism and the anti-racism movement," a British Bangladeshi community leader said.
A Focus on Climate Challenges in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh government is steadily improving its climate resilience.
Rohingya Remain a People on the Brink of Obliteration
The Rohingya have been pushed to the brink of extinction. More than one million people languish in overcrowded refugee camps in Bangladesh, while the military that committed these atrocities is more powerful than ever, having carried out a coup against the civilian government in 2021. The world must act now to prevent this ongoing genocide against us—starting with supporting the international justice efforts that have provided a ray of hope.
Taliban Announces Countrywide TikTok Ban Due to 'Immoral' Effects on Youth
The South Korean multiplayer battle video game PUBG, which is short for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, was also banned.
The Path Out of Genocide
It is incumbent on the world to keep seeking accountability and to support survivors in rebuilding their lives.
Vaccine Delivery Canceled to Country That Did Not Condemn Russia
Bangladesh, the most densely populated country on Earth, has lost a shipment of over 440,000 COVID-19 vaccines.
Over 150K Sign Petition to Remove Judge Who Berated Cancer Patient
A Michigan judge shamed a 72-year-old cancer patient for not maintaining his lawn, sparking calls for her removal.
Bangladesh, Others Welcome Climate Change Investment
International, private-sector investment is needed for large-scale projects.
U.S. Sanctions China, North Korea Over Surveillance, Human Rights Abuses
A Treasury Department official said it "is using its tools to expose and hold accountable perpetrators of serious human rights abuse."
Photographer Captures Quiet Beauty in One of the Most Populated Countries
Bangladesh is packed with people, but stunning patches of nature also live within the country's 53,300 square miles
Pilot Suffers Heart Attack Midflight, Co-Pilot Successfully Lands Plane
The co-pilot made the emergency landing in India midway through the flight from Oman to Bangladesh.
Lightning Strike Kills 16 Wedding Guests, Injures Groom
Lightning strikes in Bangladesh are particularly deadly and frequent, killing over 200 people a year on average
Bangladesh Lifts Lockdown for Festival, Stoking Fears of COVID Surge
The country entered a strict lockdown on July 1, closing markets and public transportation while patrolling soldiers jailed thousands who violated the order.
20-Inch Tall Dwarf Cow Could Break Record For Smallest of Her Kind
"I have never seen anything like this in my life. Never," one visitor reportedly said after viewing the tiny cow.
Police Find More Bodies in Factory Fire After Initially Reporting 3 Deaths
According to fire officials, 52 workers were found dead in a factory fire, many found behind an illegally locked door.
Spread of COVID Delta Variant Puts Bangladesh In New National Lockdown
"If people do not maintain health safety rules and if they do not stay at home, this wave of the pandemic in Bangladesh could be catastrophic," said a chief scientist for Bangladesh's government.
Bangladesh to Give Tax Breaks to Companies Hiring Transgender Workers
In the most recent measure to boost support of LGBTQ minorities in the conservative Muslim-majority country, Bangladesh is offering companies tax breaks to hire transgender people.
Federal Prosecutors Seek Life Sentence For Failed NYC Subway Bomber
Prosecutors argued that Akayed Ullah, 31, has not been met with the appropriate punishment for an attempted suicide bombing beneath a Times Square subway station in December 2017.
Bangladesh: A Surprise Digital Leader in Asia
Bangladesh is reaping significant benefits from digitization.
Cyclone Amphan Update: Death Toll in India, Bangladesh Rises From Hurricane
Previously a Category 5 storm, Cyclone Amphan was reduced to Category 1 after causing significant damage in areas of Bangladesh and eastern India.
Paid Impersonators Caught Taking Bangladesh Lawmaker's Exams For Her
Tamanna Nusrat, a member of parliament from the ruling Awami League party, is accused of paying up to eight lookalikes to pretend to be her during exams. She has since been expelled from the university.
Bangladesh Leaps Ahead in Preparing for the Worst of Climate Change
Vulnerable communities are our best teachers, because those on the frontline of climate change are also the first to adapt
Inside Bangladesh: Exploring Old Dhaka
Founded in 1608 as the capital of Mughal Bengal, this Bangladeshi city was once one of the most important ports in South Asia.
Attempted Hijack of Dubai-Bound Flight Foiled
All passengers and crew aboard the flight were reported safe.
Dozens Die Trapped in Blazing Bangladesh Apartments
The death toll is expected to rise as emergency workers clear the destroyed buildings.
Aung San Suu Kyi Says Myanmar Is Open for Business
The Myanmar state counselor, condemned for her failure to criticize the mass killings of the Rohingya minority by her regime's armed forces, has appealed for global investment in the country.
Bangladesh Has Fastest Growing Number of Ultra-Wealthy
The overall worth of the world's richest population segment increased to $31 trillion in 2017, according to "World Ultra Wealthy Report."
Mystery 'Ghost Ship' Found Drifting Off Myanmar
The 580-foot tanker was discovered drifting by fisherman last week, with no sign of crew or goods aboard.
Pilot Had 'Breakdown' Before Deadly Plane Crash
The captain was smoking, crying and insisting he was a competent pilot, according to a leaked draft from the official investigation of the Nepal crash.
Government to Allow Death Penalty for Driving Deaths
Tens of thousands protested the country's road safety standards for more than a week.