By Agencies Dhaka, September 3: The devastating floods in Bangladesh have now claimed 71 lives, with the situation becoming increasingly dire as millions remain stranded and concerns about waterborne diseases grow, reported Dawn. Triggered by relentless monsoon rains and runoff from upstream rivers, these floods have caused widespread havoc across the country, affecting […]
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Guterres asks B’desh interim govt to consider voices of minorities, respect human rights
By Agencies United Nations, Aug 13: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Bangladesh interim government to consider the voices of minorities and respect human rights as it prepares for parliamentary elections, according to his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq. While expressing solidarity with the people of Bangladesh, Guterres “welcomes efforts to restore calm and […]
At least 29 members of Bangladeshi former ruling political party perish overnight
According to the Dhaka Tribune, at least 10 people were killed in attacks and violence in Satkhira By Agencies The bodies of former members of ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League political party have been discovered in several Bangladeshi cities, Dhaka Tribune reported. According to the newspaper, “at least 10 people were killed in […]
Foreign Minister Jaishankar chairs All-Party meet, briefs leaders about developments in Bangladesh
BY AGENCIES External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday chaired an all-party meeting in Parliament and briefed the leaders about the ongoing developments in Bangladesh. Jaishankar briefed the leaders on how the issue had panned out in Bangladesh and the prevailing situation in the country. He also spoke about how Bangladesh PM Sheikh […]