Momen, Blinken hold talks in Washington as Bangladesh demands lifting sanctions
The talks marked 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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Bangladesh lawmaker questions objections to teep-wearing women
The comments come as a lecturer claimed that a policeman hurled abuse at her after seeing the decorative mark worn on the middle of her forehead.
UNGA vote on Russia: Dhaka stood for humanity
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh voted in favour of the second UN General Assembly proposal as it was a humans right issue.
Modi announces $1 million aid for BIMSTEC Secretariat in Dhaka
The BIMSTEC group consists of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan.
In a first, scientists find microplastics in human blood
The influence on health has yet to be determined, but microplastics have been shown to harm human cells in the lab.
Bangladesh votes for UN resolution criticising Russia, demanding aid for Ukraine
It is the second time the 193-member General Assembly has overwhelmingly isolated Russia.
Bangladesh air worst in the world, again
Dhaka was the second most polluted capital in the world following New Delhi, according to The 2021 World Air Quality Report.
Dhaka a ‘hotbed’ of enforced disappearances: Report
Most of the victims of enforced disappearance were politicians and businesspeople, the researchers found. Seven percent were Islamic preachers.
Family cards confuse many as Bangladeshis denied access to essential goods
Only people with card issued by public representatives were sold the essentials at a discounted rate, but many were unaware of this clause or where to obtain the cards.
18 Bangladeshi fishermen taken away by Myanmar border guard
All 18 fishermen are residents of Shahparir Dwip in Teknaf upazila.