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Facing floods: What the world can learn from Bangladesh's climate solutions

The world's worst cyclones hit Bangladesh. Floods are devastating. Yet death tolls are falling. The country's climate disaster strategies offer lessons for all coastal communities.

WEKU

Dhaka explosion: 14 dead in enormous blast at seven-storey building in capital city

A explosion inside of a seven-story commercial building in Bangladesh's capital of Dhaka has killed 14 people and injured more than 120 people, officials say

Daily Mirror

An explosion in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka kills 17 and injures more than 100

Firefighters are carrying victims out of the wreckage on stretchers. Officials are investigating the cause of the blast. Two other recent explosions were blamed on gas leaks.

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Bangladesh: Deadly explosion hits commercial building in Dhaka

The explosion took place inside a five-storey building in a bustling commercial district in the Bangladeshi capital.

Al Jazeera

15 killed in Dhaka building blast

DHAKA: At least 15 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday, after an explosion inside an office building in a bustling commercial district.

Bangkok Post

Bangladesh building explosion kills at least 14; scores hurt

An explosion in a seven-story commercial building in Bangladesh’s capital has killed at least 14 people and injured dozens

The Independent UK

Explosion kills four in crowded Dhaka market

Four people were killed in an explosion in a crowded market area in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Tuesday, a local fire service official said.

Reuters

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Rohingya camp fire leaves thousands homeless

DHAKA: More than 12,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees have been left homeless by a fire that swept through a camp at Cox’s Bazar in southeastern Bangladesh, the United Nations said.

Bangkok Post

Jason Roy century helps England amass 326 in bid for Bangladesh ODI series win

Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali and Sam Curran were also among the runs at Dhaka.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh Reassesses Its Belt and Road Initiative Strategy With China as the US Offers a New Alternative

The economic troubles faced by Pakistan and Sri Lanka have prompted Bangladesh to reassess its involvement in BRI-related infrastructure projects.

The News Lens

Talking points as England prepare to take on Bangladesh in limited-overs series

The first of three one-day internationals takes place in Dhaka on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Russia summons Bangladesh envoy over sanctioned ships dispute

Russia summoned the ambassador of Bangladesh on Tuesday to protest over Dhaka's decision to block the entry of Russian ships into Bangladeshi ports.

Reuters

Congested Dhaka navigates cleaner transport, jobs with first metro rail

Wasif Mohammad Abdullah, a 34-year-old banker, was thrilled to take his first trip this month on Dhaka's new metro rail line, while visiting the northern part of the Bangladeshi capital, one of the world's most crowded cities.

Reuters

Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed handed England white-ball call-up

Ahmed became England’s youngest men’s Test cricketer when he lined up against Pakistan in Karachi

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The Conversation

Australia's cotton farmers can help prevent exploitation in the global garment industry

Ten years ago, the garment industry’s worst industrial accident – the Rana Plaza collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh – killed more than 1,100 workers and highlighted the travesty of conditions for millions of garment workers globally.

Bangkok Post

Bangladesh 'key' to India's Northeast

Recently, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar stated that, if there is one border and one region of India which has dramatically improved in the last decade, it is eastern and northeastern India. And the reason for that is that India has vastly improved its relationship with Bangladesh.

360info

Town planners sidelined in Dhaka's development

Depoliticised planning in Dhaka has meant a shift away from professional planners and public concerns.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh opens first metro service to ease Dhaka traffic

Bangladesh’s prime minister has inaugurated the country’s first metro rail service aimed at easing notorious traffic jams in capital Dhaka

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India Strengthen ICC World Test Championship Final Chances With Series Sweep Over Bangladesh

Dominant India consolidate their position in the ICC World Test Championship standings with a sensational win over Bangladesh in the Dhaka Test. Read on for details:

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Indian High Commissioner To Bangladesh Hosts Indian Cricket Team In Dhaka

Describing cricketing links between India and Bangladesh as a "special part of the bilateral relationship," Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma and his wife hosted the touring Indian Cricket Team at India House in Dhaka. Read on for details:

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IND Vs BAN: Rohit Sharma, Navdeep Saini Ruled Out Of 2nd Test Due To Injuries

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and pacer Navdeep Saini have been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka starting 22 December. Read on for details:

The Independent UK

Messi fans overjoyed in south Asia after Argentina semi win

Argentina and Lionel Messi fans in India and Bangladesh are overjoyed after the soccer team secured its place in the World Cup final by beating Croatia

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh opposition stages protests as it challenges PM Hasina

Opposition party mobilises tens of thousands of supporters in Dhaka to protest price rise and demand PM’s resignation.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand PM quit

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters have rallied in Bangladesh’s capital to demand the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign and install a caretaker before next general elections expected to be held in early 2024

Reuters

White House calls on Bangladesh to investigate reports of pre-election violence

The White House on Friday called on the government of Bangladesh to fully investigate reports of violence against journalists and human rights activists ahead of a major political protest, and urged all parties to refrain from violence.

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