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Socceroos overcome Bangladesh and ‘dangerous’ pitch to earn World Cup qualifying win

Visitors grind out a victory over lowly opponents in Dhaka but Graham Arnold says the playing surface was dangerous and ‘unacceptable’

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos scrap out 2-0 qualifying win over Bangladesh

The Socceroos have huffed and puffed their way to a scrappy 2-0 Asian World Cup qualifying win over Bangladesh in hot and humid Dhaka.

AAP

Irankunda to debut for Socceroos against Bangladesh

Coach Graham Arnold has confirmed teenage winger Nestory Irankunda will debut for the Socceroos in their World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

AAP

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Alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in water near Bangladesh garment factories

New study confirms huge concentrations of potentially dangerous PFAS in rivers, lakes and taps in Dhaka

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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Sutherland saves Australia's day with bat in Bangladesh

Allrounder Annabel Sutherland has hit an unbeaten half-century to help bat Australia out of a hole and lead them to a 118-run victory over Bangladesh in Dhaka.

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Used, abused and deported: migrant workers land back in Bangladesh after Saudi dreams turn sour

As the Gulf kingdom bids to host a World Cup that will see its reliance on cheap foreign labour soar, planeloads of men already return daily to Dhaka, gaunt, dazed and broke

The Guardian - UK

Australia win first women’s one-day international against Bangladesh – as it happened

Solid knocks from Annabel Sutherland and Alana King followed by some relentless bowling set up 118-run win for Australia

The Guardian - AU

Vlaeminck ready to end the injuries and stop self-doubt

Speedster Tayla Vlaeminck is on the verge of ending two years of doubt caused by injuries when Australia face Bangladesh in Dhaka.

AAP

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.

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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

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.

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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.

The Hindu

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

Evening Standard

Bangladesh fire: At least 43 killed in Dhaka building blaze

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

France 24

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.

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Al Jazeera

‘India Out’ campaigns simmer in Bangladesh amid election fallout

Calls to boycott Indian goods in Bangladesh follow allegations of Indian interference in national elections.

The Guardian - UK

‘Deadliest outbreak ever seen’: climate crisis fuels Bangladesh’s worst dengue epidemic

Mosquito-borne disease once largely limited to Dhaka spreads countrywide as higher rainfall and heat lead to fivefold rise in cases in a year, with children the hardest hit

The Hindu

Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight lands in Dhaka due to bad weather

A Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight, 6E 5319, originally from Mumbai, was diverted to Dhaka due to adverse weather conditions at Guwahati airport

Al Jazeera

As West condemns Bangladesh election, China and Russia embrace Dhaka

The nation of 170 million people is moving closer to Beijing and Moscow amid tensions with the West, say analysts.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh PM says vote ‘victory of people’; opposition to continue protest

Hasina wins record fifth term as PM in election boycotted by opposition which vows more agitations ‘to save democracy’.

Al Jazeera

Sheikh Hasina: Once Bangladesh’s democracy icon, now its ‘authoritarian’ PM

The 76-year-old wins fourth straight term in controversial election boycotted by opposition and marked by low turnout.

Al Jazeera

Sheikh Hasina wins fifth term in Bangladesh amid turnout controversy

Questions raised over official turnout of 40 percent after opposition boycott call and reports of empty polling centres.

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