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The Latest Breaking News from Bangladesh

Bangladesh plunges into power blackout after grid failure

A failure in Bangladesh’s power grid plunged much of the country into a blackout

The Independent UK

Bangladesh plunged into darkness by national grid failure

Large swathes of Bangladesh were left without electricity on Tuesday after a grid failure, a government official said, adding that authorities were working to gradually restore power supply in the country of 168 million people.

Reuters

UN accuses Bangladesh of suppressing environmental activism

The UN says the Digital Security Act is being used to punish criticism of government, including environmental policies.

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At least three women die after Rohingya boat sinks off Bangladesh

More than a dozen missing after a fishing trawler bound for Malaysia runs into bad weather in the Bay of Bengal.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh are blazing a trail for female footballers in south Asia

Bangladesh are basking in the glory of South Asian Championship success – and drawing envious glances from Pakistan

The Guardian - UK

French businesses look ahead to possible energy rationing

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about French Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne’s expectations for French businesses before the winter. There’s the Bonus Question and the “Listeners Corner” with Michael Fitzpatrick, Ollia’s “Happy Moment”, and “Music from Erwan”. All that, and the new quiz…

Radio France Internationale

Nicaragua has kicked out hundreds of NGOs – even cracking down on Catholic groups like nuns from Mother Teresa's order

Many countries around the world are becoming less democratic as leaders in places such as Nicaragua, Mali, Hungary and Bangladesh seek to increase their power and diminish the ability of the courts, legislatures and independent institutions to constrain them.

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Bangladeshi PM

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a written message from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina Wazed, concerning the strong and solid bilateral relations that bind the two brotherly countries and peoples, and ways to support and enhance them in various fields,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Right to information not always equal

Many South Asian countries have made progress in adopting right to information laws. But ensuring everyone benefits is proving more of a challenge.

360info

Arrival of foreign tourists took big hit in 2021, data shows

Travellers from U.S., U.K., Bangladesh, Canada, Afghanistan, Nepal and Australia visited India that year

The Hindu

Death toll in Bangladesh pilgrim boat capsize rises to 66

Rescuers in northern Bangladesh have found more bodies from an overcrowded boat with Hindu pilgrims that capsized in one of the country’s worst recent river disasters, pushing the death toll to 66

The Independent UK

Death toll in Bangladesh boat capsize rises to 50

The incident was reported from the Aowlia Ghat in Marea Union on Sunday afternoon, Panchagarh Deputy Commissioner Jahirul Islam confirmed, the Daily Star reported. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Death toll from boat capsize in Bangladesh rises to 41

Rescuers have recovered 17 more bodies from a boat that capsized while carrying about 100 Hindu pilgrims in northern Bangladesh, raising the confirmed death toll to 41

The Independent UK

Bangladesh Boat Capsize: Death toll rises to 29

Witnesses said the deceased were on their way to a religious gathering at Bardeshwari temple on the other side of the river. Read more on Dynamite News:

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The Independent UK

Boat capsize in Bangladesh kills at least 24 Hindu pilgrims

At least 24 Hindu pilgrims have been killed after an overcrowded boat capsized in northern Bangladesh

The Hindu

Boat carrying Hindu devotees to temple capsizes in Bangladesh; 24 killed, several missing: Official

Passengers said more than 70 people had been on board

Reuters

Bangladesh ferry disaster death toll climbs to 61

The death toll from the sinking of an overcrowded ferry carrying Hindu devotees in northern Bangladesh climbed to 61 on Tuesday, with many passengers still missing two days after the disaster.

The Hindu

Bangladesh, Ireland qualify for 2023 Women's T20 World Cup

Bangladesh completed a 11-run win over Thailand and Ireland beat Zimbabwe by four runs in matches played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Friday to book their berths

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The Independent UK

Live updates: U.N. General Assembly

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she wants an immediate end to the war in Ukraine, as well as the related sanctions, for the sake of lives and livelihoods of the people across the world

Al Jazeera

Tensions as Bangladesh accuses Myanmar of firing in its territory

Weeks of firing escalates tensions between the neighbours, raising concerns of new Rohingya exodus into Bangladesh.

The Guardian - US

‘Give workers an equal seat’: pressure builds for Levi’s to protect factory employees

Activists say that the company’s own audits have been ineffective and workers receive inadequate safety protections

The Independent UK

Inflation, unrest challenge Bangladesh's 'miracle economy'

Bangladesh's economic miracle is under severe strain as fuel price hikes amplify public frustrations over rising costs for food and other necessities

Reuters

U.S. announces over $170 million in humanitarian assistance for Rohingya Muslims

The United States on Thursday announced over $170 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims, including those outside the country such as in Bangladesh, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Bangkok Post

THG unveils Bangladesh health tie-up

SET-listed Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) is preparing to help Bangladesh develop a so-called "hospital for society" in cooperation with the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus.

The Independent UK

Scotland T20 World Cup hopes hit by defeat to Bangladesh as Ireland beat USA

Two places are at stake for the finals as Scotland will face Ireland in midweek

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