Bangladesh Battles Blackouts: Gas Shortage Leaves Homes and Industries in the Dark
Bangladesh’s power sector has slipped deeper into crisis, with rolling blackouts now affecting every one of the country’s eight divisions after a sharp drop
How a Protest Movement Found Its Single Demand on August 3, 2024: Sheikh Hasina’s Resignation
Two years ago this week, a movement that had spent more than a month pressing for civil service quota reform arrived at a turning
Australia’s Rohingya Aid Is a Lifeline — But Bangladesh Can’t Keep Carrying This Alone
In June, Australian High Commissioner Susan Ryle sat down with Bangladesh’s Home Minister to sign fresh funding agreements with UNICEF and UNFPA, worth a
Bangladesh-Myanmar Gas Pipeline Faces Geopolitical and Security Hurdles
Bangladesh has formally proposed importing natural gas from Myanmar through a cross-border pipeline, reviving a long-dormant plan as the country grapples with a widening
Bangladesh Joins Red Sea Maritime Security Initiative Led by Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has announced a new Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition, and Bangladesh has become a founding member of the Saudi-led international coalition to protect
Government Unveils Push to Restore Dhaka’s Waterways for City Commuters
The Bangladesh government has decided to revive the waterways surrounding Dhaka and open the door for private companies to operate water bus services, marking
Security Tightened Across Bangladesh After Police Receive Attack Threat
Bangladesh Police Headquarters has issued a nationwide alert warning of possible attacks on police vehicles by members of extremist groups or other miscreants, instructing
Tourist Dies While Parasailing in Cox’s Bazar, Rescued But Declared Dead
A tourist has died after falling into the sea during a parasailing ride at Cox’s Bazar, in an accident that has renewed concerns over
Bangladesh’s Drug Crisis: 8.2 Million Users and a New Currency
Bangladesh’s drug crisis is worsening with government estimates now placing the number of users at around 8.2 million people across the country, or nearly
Netflix ’14 Peaks’ Star Nirmal Purja Confirmed Dead After Broad Peak Avalanche
Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja, who rose to global fame through the Netflix documentary “14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible,” has been confirmed dead