Bangladesh

Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from the coasts of Myanmar and Bangladesh as Cyclone Mocha- the region's most powerful cyclone for over a decade- is set to hit. The 'Super Cyclone' packed winds of up to 240 kilometres per…
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A massive fire broke out in one of the biggest clothing markets in the Bangladesh capital's Dhaka, officials said. The fire broke out at the Bangabazar market around 6:10 am, Associated Press reported. However, no casualties were reported,…
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Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan is, without a doubt, one of the leading all-rounders in international cricket. Shakib, who leads Bangladesh in T20Is and Tests, is the top-ranked all-rounder in T20Is and ODIs, and placed third in the longest…
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As many as 14 Hindu temples in Bangladesh were vandalised by "unidentified miscreants" on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, sparking fear among locals. The incident took place in Baliadangi Upazila area, news agency ANI reported…
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Tens of thousands of supporters of Bangladesh's main opposition party descended on Dhaka to protest against the government of prime minister Sheikh Hasina, demanding fresh elections. "Sheikh Hasina is a vote thief," the protestors chanted…
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At least seven people died as Cyclone Sitrang started ripping through areas of Bangladesh on Monday, including three family members, according to reports in the media. The deaths were caused by the collapse of a brick railing and trees. A…
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A deep depression over Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Sitrang', the Indian Meteorological Department said today. The cyclone, named Sitrang by Thailand, is likely to make landfall between Tinkona island and Sandwip in…
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The Bangladesh government denied Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi permission to perform at an event in the capital Dhaka in a bid to save dollars as part of austerity measures. Ms Fatehi wasn't granted permission "in view of the global…
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As many as 1,800 Bangladeshi civil servants will be trained by India by 2025, under the two-week 53rd Capacity Building programme in the field administration for civil servants of Bangladesh which was inaugurated on Tuesday at the National…
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India and Bangladesh on Tuesday signed seven agreements for cooperation in areas ranging from sharing of river waters to space and unveiled new connectivity and energy initiatives, as leaders of the two sides held up the bilateral…
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