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Bangladesh’s first N-power plant starts fuel loading

Dhaka: Bangladesh on Tuesday entered the era of nuclear power generation as its Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant began fuel loading in its VVER-1200 reactor - the latest Russian Gen III+ pressurised water reactor technology that India too is looking at for its future nuclear power projects, including for new units…

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Minority group condemns brutal murder of Nayan Sadhu in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (HBCUC) on Saturday strongly condemned the brutal murder of Nayan Sadhu and demanded tough punishment for those responsible.

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These haunting images make history as Bangladesh's first student photographer wins global honor at Sony World Photography Awards

The award-winning photo series captures memory and loss in Dhaka – reflecting a shifting landscape where familiar places are being transformed by urban change

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Taking steps to free Hindu monk Chinmoy Das: Bangladesh minister

DHAKA: Bangladesh cultural affairs minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury on Friday assured leaders of the Hindu community that “appropriate steps” would be taken to ensure the early release of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who faces charges of sedition and murder.

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Bangladesh’s foreign minister visits India in bid to mend strained ties

Bangladesh foreign minister to discuss trade, water sharing treaty, and energy cooperation with Delhi officials

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Former Bangladesh Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury arrested in Dhaka: Report

Former Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury has been arrested by Dhaka police. Officials confirmed her detention late Monday night. The specific charges remain unclear, but preliminary information suggests a link to violence during the July mass uprising. A murder complaint in Rangpur names Chowdhury and former minister Tipu Munshi.…

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Hasina non-existent in our political landscape: Dhaka

Bangladesh declared former PM Sheikh Hasina politically irrelevant ahead of Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman's India visit. Dhaka has requested Hasina's extradition, stating her Awami League no longer exists. India expressed willingness to rebuild ties with a forward-looking approach based on mutual interest.

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Bangladesh rolls out emergency measles vaccination drive after dozens of child deaths

Unicef says efforts will be intensified to ensure high coverage in densely populated and high-risk areas in Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar

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Five killed in fire at gas lighter factory near Dhaka

Bangladesh’s fire service says cause of fire remains under investigation

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Hindus urge Bangladesh PM to form minority commission

DHAKA: Hindu community leaders have urged Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to form a minority commission to address “issues” faced by members of the minority group, as it cited incidents of harassment and deprivation, including job losses, during the tenure of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

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The country that could be the first to run out of fuel due to US-Iran war

Bangladesh, a country of 175 million people that relies heavily on imports for its energy needs, is imposing fuel rationing and closing universities as anxiety grows over reserves running out altogether. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

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The Dhaka effect: Did the BNP’s win in Bangladesh blunt the BJP’s poll pitch in Bengal?

A few hundred people from various minority religious groups staged a demonstration in Dhaka on March 13. They alleged no end to atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh, even as a new government was democratically elected after years of turmoil.

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Photos capture a mass homecoming exodus from Dhaka for Eid al-Fitr holiday

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka is beginning to empty as millions prepare to travel home for Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan

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Distant war, a regional shockwave: How Middle East crisis is making life difficult in Bangladesh and Pakistan

Escalating West Asian conflict triggers economic fallout in South Asia, with Bangladesh implementing fuel rationing amid panic buying and Pakistan facing shortages and price hikes. Border trade disruptions in Balochistan exacerbate the crisis, impacting essential commodity supplies and livelihoods.

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Bangladesh court requests Interpol red notice for Labour MP Tulip Siddiq

Action relates to corruption case over allocation of government land in Dhaka to a private company

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Muhammad Yunus returns to non-profit work after 18 months leading Bangladesh interim government

Muhammad Yunus has returned to his non-profit work at the Yunus Centre after an 18-month tenure as chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government. He was welcomed by colleagues and met with Grameen organisations to review paused initiatives. Yunus will also resume living at his personal residence in Dhaka.

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Bid to undermine Dhaka's cooperation with Beijing doomed to failure: China

China affirmed its readiness to boost cooperation with Bangladesh's new government, warning that attempts to disrupt their partnership are destined to fail. This comes amid US concerns over Chinese influence in South Asia and a US emphasis on a free and open Indo-Pacific. Beijing also expressed hope for progress on…

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Trump writes to Bangladesh's new PM Tarique; seeks 'decisive action' on defence front

Dhaka: In his first letter to Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, US President Donald Trump has pushed for making US-Bangladesh ties "stronger than ever before" through "decisive action" to complete routine defence agreements and implementation of the reciprocal trade agreement. "I hope you will take decisive action to complete the routine…

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Foreign secy Vikram Misri holds courtesy meeting with Jamaat chief

DHAKA: Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday held a courtesy meeting with Bangladesh's leader of opposition and chief of the country's largest Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Shafiqur Rahman.

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We can become catalysts for each other's growth: Modi to Tarique

DHAKA: BNP's landslide win in the Feb 12 parliamentary elections set in motion the end of Muhammad Yunus's role as chief adviser.

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The 'Battle of Begums' chapter ends: Bangladesh turns a new page with a nawab, Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh witnesses a seismic political shift as the 'battle of begums' era concludes. Sheikh Hasina is in exile, Khaleda Zia has passed away, paving the way for BNP scion Tarique Rahman's ascent. His return from a 17-year exile and subsequent electoral victory mark a new chapter, ushering in a generational…

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The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

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11 coastal cities could be submerged by 2100 and millions may be at risk: From Dhaka in Bangladesh to Bangkok in Thailand

Cities are slowly disappearing under water and streets turning into rivers. People wading through floodwaters is not far in the future anymore. Across the globe, low-lying cities face a mix of rising seas and sinking land. Groundwater pumping, warming oceans, and unstable land make it worse. Experts say some of…

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Hardline outfit Jamaat-e-Islami alleges irregularities, calls for recount in 30 seats

Dhaka: Amid preparations by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to form the next govt, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Saturday called for a recount in 30 constituencies for the 13th parliamentary election, alleging irregularities in the vote-counting process.

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Bangladesh’s new cabinet to take oath on February 17

Newly elected members of Bangladesh parliament are set to take oath on February 17, Dhaka Tribune reported on Saturday. The cabinet members are scheduled to be sworn in later the same day, the the report said, citing Election Commission secretary Akhtar Ahmed.

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