The Latest Breaking News from Dhaka

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 · Mar 7, 2023

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 · Mar 7, 2023

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 · Mar 7, 2023

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 · Mar 1, 2023

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 Times of India · Mar 1, 2023

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 · Feb 28, 2023

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 · Feb 21, 2023

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 · Feb 16, 2023

India maul Bhutan 12-0 in SAFF U-20 Women's Championship

DHAKA: Three players scored a hat-trick each after coming in as substitutes as India mauled Bhutan 12-0 in their opening match of the SAFF U-20 Women's Championship on Friday.

The Times of India · Feb 3, 2023

Indian team opens campaign against Bhutan in SAFF U-20 Women's Championships

DHAKA: Powerhouse India face Bhutan in their opening match of the SAFF U-20 Women's Championship on Friday, with the team, mainly made up of players from the FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign last year, hoping to clinch the title in the inaugural edition.

The Times of India · Feb 2, 2023