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Fire rips through Bangladesh shopping complex, smoke hampers rescue efforts

A huge fire swept through a shopping complex containing nearly 1,500 shops in Bangladesh's capital of Dhaka, officials said on Saturday as firefighters and soldiers struggled to put out the blaze with smoke hampering rescue efforts.

Reuters

Debutant Lorcan Tucker becomes only second Irishman to hit Test century

NEW DELHI: Debutant Lorcan Tucker entered record books on Thursday as he became only the second Irishman to hit a Test century after Kevin O’Brien during the one-off Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

The Times of India

Huge Fire Destroys Popular Clothes Market in Dhaka

Hundreds of Bangladeshi firefighters battled an inferno that raged through a popular clothing market in the capital Dhaka on Tuesday and blanketed the city's oldest neighbourhoods in black smoke. No fatalities have been reported so far, but shop owners and fire officials told reporters that the famous Bongo Bazar and…

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Massive fire rages through Bangladesh cloth markets

A massive fire raged through at least six cloth markets in Bangladesh's capital of Dhaka on Tuesday, local media reported citing witnesses and fire officials.

Reuters

Massive fire guts popular clothing market in Bangladesh capital

Thousands of garment shops burn down in the fire, dealing a major blow to businesses weeks before the Eid festival.

Al Jazeera

‘They are men … they do nothing’: inside the home lives of women around the world

From Bogotá to Dhaka, women are likely to shoulder the bulk of chores and childcare. Six women talk about their duties and the challenge of shifting the burden now and for the next generation

The Guardian - UK

Bangladesh journalist arrested after report on high food prices

Shamsuzzaman Shams, a correspondent for Prothom Alo, detained under the controversial Digital Security Act.

Al Jazeera

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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

SAFF U-17 Women's C'ship: India look to get campaign back on track against Bhutan

DHAKA: After a loss against hosts Bangladesh, India will hope to get their SAFF U-17 Women's Championship campaign back on track when they face Bhutan here on Sunday.

The Times of India

India suffer defeat against Bangladesh in SAFF U-17 Women's Championship

DHAKA: India tasted their first defeat in the SAFF U-17 Women's Football Championship as they lost 0-1 to hosts Bangladesh at the BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium here on Friday.

The Times of India

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.

WEKU

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Reuters

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

The Times of India

2nd ODI: All-round England crush Bangladesh by 132 runs to seal series

NEW DELHI: England produced a superb all-round performance on Friday to thrash hosts Bangladesh by 132 runs in the second One-Day International at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. With the victory, England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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The Independent UK

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 News Lens

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 Times of India

1st ODI: Ton-up Dawid Malan guides England to 3-wicket win over Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Top-order batter Dawid Malan notched up his fourth one-day international century, guiding world champions England to a three-wicket win over Bangladesh in the low-scoring series opener in Dhaka on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Bangladesh PM seeks Argentina's help in developing football

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday sought Argentina's cooperation in developing Bangladesh football as the Latin American country reopened its embassy in Dhaka 45 years after Buenos Aires closed it down, with officials calling the development a manifestation of Soccer diplomacy.

The Independent UK

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.

Reuters

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.

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