Authorities in Bangladesh have imposed a nationwide curfew after further rioting in the capital Dhaka left an additional 35 people dead. Days of violence have been sparked by students’ calls…
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Five dead, over 400 injured in Bangladesh job quota protests
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskAt least five demonstrators were killed in Bangladesh on Tuesday during violent clashes between rival student groups over quotas for coveted government jobs, police said, a day after more than…
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Bangladesh students clash in job quota protests, at least 100 injured
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskMore than 100 students were injured across Bangladesh in clashes between those protesting to end a quota system for government jobs and others loyal to the ruling party, police and…
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Floods kill nine in India and Bangladesh, millions affected
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskTorrential rains and surging rivers across northeast India and neighboring Bangladesh have killed at least nine people, disaster officials said on Thursday, with more than three million people affected. Monsoon…
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Bangladesh again closes schools nationwide due to heatwave
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskA Bangladeshi court ordered a nationwide shutdown of schools due to an ongoing heatwave, the day after the government sent millions of children back to class despite searing temperatures. Extensive…
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Police in Bangladesh disperse garment workers protesting since the weekend to demand better wages
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskPolice in Bangladesh’s capital Thursday used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse more than 1,000 garment factory workers who took to the streets for a sixth straight day to…
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Bangladesh police break up anti-PM protest with tear gas, rubber bullets
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskPolice fired tear gas and rubber bullets at huge crowds of Bangladesh opposition supporters Saturday to break up a giant protest against the prime minister, with one officer killed and…
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South Africa emerged victorious after Bangladesh were all out on 233 while chasing a target of 383 set by the Protease in the 23rd match of the World Cup on…
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Bangladesh is struggling with a record outbreak of dengue fever, with experts saying a lack of a coordinated response is causing more deaths from the mosquito-transmitted disease. The World Health…
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Saudi Arabia to boost cooperation with Bangladesh, says crown prince
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskSaudi Arabia would work together with Bangladesh to enhance cooperation in all possible areas, said Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This came during a meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh…