The Latest Breaking News from Dhaka

In poll season, the perils of scorching bilateral ties

While the Indian election season is relatively short, the consequences of sacrificing bilateral ties at the altar of domestic politics can linger

The Hindu · Apr 11, 2024

Cars before people: how chaotic, polluted Dhaka is failing its elderly citizens

Pollution, traffic, noise – the busy streets of the Bangladeshi capital prohibit many who are ill or have limited mobility from leaving their homes, posing further risks to their health

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024

Bangladeshi hiker set to begin 12-year round-the-world walk on Friday

Saiful Islam Shanto plans to visit all 193 member countries of the United Nations

Advnture · Mar 21, 2024

Deadly Fire In Dhaka Shopping Mall Exposes Safety Negligence

Devastating fire in Dhaka shopping mall claims 46 lives due to lack of fire exits. Importance of fire safety highlighted.

Top News · Mar 1, 2024

Safety Lapses Blamed For Bangladesh Fire As Toll Rises To 45

Thursday night's fire began at a popular biryani restaurant at the bottom of a seven-floor commercial property in the capital's upscale Bailey Road neighborhood.

International Business Times · Mar 1, 2024

At least 45 killed in Bangladesh after fire breaks out at shopping mall

People dining out and shopping suffocated or jumped to their deaths as firefighters battled to douse the flames.

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2024

A fire at a shopping mall in Bangladesh's capital has killed at least 46 people

A six-story shopping mall that caught fire in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka had no fire exits, the country's prime minister said Friday. Rescuers are continuing their search for more victims.

WEKU · Mar 1, 2024

Morning Digest | First technical team from India arrives in Maldives; Massive fire kills 43 in Dhaka, and more

From the team of Indian technical personnel arriving in Maldives to replace military troops to a fire that killed 43 people in Dhaka, here is a select list of stories to start the day on March 1, 2024

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

Bangladesh fire: At least 43 killed in Dhaka building blaze

Women and children among those killed in devastating blaze at shopping centre

Evening Standard · Feb 29, 2024

More than 40 killed in fire in Bangladesh capital

At least 43 people were killed and dozens injured after a fire blazed through a seven-storey building in an upscale neighbourhood in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka late Thursday, health authorities said.

France 24 · Feb 29, 2024