Bangladesh

Pull your socks up! India fares lower than Sri Lanka, Bangladesh in healthcare

One of the reasons India has fared so low in the list is the healthcare policy by the government. Approximately $240 is spent per person on healthcare.

22 days ago

Dhaka fire: At least 70 killed in major blaze in Chawkbazar, toll likely to rise

Lax regulations and poor enforcement of rules in impoverished Bangladesh have often been blamed for several large fires that have led to hundreds of deaths in recent years.

27 days ago

India set to deport second Rohingya refugee group to Myanmar

Guwahati Police took a Rohingya Muslim family of five to the border by bus, readying to deport them to neighbouring Myanmar as the second such group expelled in four months during a crackdown on illegal immigrants.

Jan 3, 2019

Bangladesh PM Hasina scores big election win, opposition claims vote rigged

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's alliance won Bangladesh's election with a thumping majority, the country's Election Commission said early on Monday, giving her a third straight term following a vote that the opposition rejected as rigged.

Dec 31, 2018

In Bangladesh, some voters allege being barred from polling booths

At least three voters in southeast Bangladesh, including a journalist, told Reuters on Sunday that they were barred from entering polling booths or were told their ballot papers had already been filled in, hours after voting began in the nation's general election.

Dec 30, 2018

India rice rates slip; tough Chinese rules dent Vietnam exports

Rice export prices fell a the second consecutive week in India on a weakening rupee and slow demand, while strict inspections from top consumer China muted exports from Vietnam.

Dec 6, 2018

Myanmar seizes boat carrying 93 fleeing Rohingya camps for Malaysia

The navy stopped the boat on Sunday and detained the 93 people, who said they had come from the Thae Chaung camp in the Rakhine State capital of Sittwe.

Nov 27, 2018

Former PM Khaleda Zia can't contest elections, says Bangladesh Attorney-General

Khaleda and her supporters claim that the cases against her were politically motivated and were orchestrated by the government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Oct 30, 2018

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia gets another jail term in corruption case

The Zia Charitable Trust graft case was filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against Khaleda Zia and her three accomplices in August 2011.

Oct 29, 2018

Bangladesh newspaper editor arrested over derogatory remarks against woman journalist

Moinul Hosein is also the owner of Daily New Nation and is an outspoken critic of the current Bangladesh government in power.

Oct 23, 2018

India ranks lower than Bangladesh, Nepal in Human Capital Index report; irks Finance Ministry

Singapore took the numero uno position in the inaugural report thanks to its phenomenal rating in the universal health care system, education exams results and life expectancy figures.

Oct 12, 2018

World Bank bars several Indian companies, individuals over charges of corruption

The bank said that the report is the result of efforts by the Integrity Vice Presidency (INT), the Office of Suspension and Debarment (OSD) and the Sanctions Board.

Oct 4, 2018

Asia Cup 2018: Bangladesh suffer jolt ahead of finals

Shakib had hurt his left little finger during the ODI series against Sri Lanka in January and was forced to miss the subsequent Test and Twenty20 series.

Sep 27, 2018

Asia Cup 2018: Ravindra Jadeja speaks about his memorable comeback and what kept him going

Four wickets broke the back of Bangladesh and pegged back their innings. It set up an easy chase for India and a relatively easy victory transpired.

Sep 22, 2018

Asia Cup 2018: Here's the Super 4 schedule

The Super 4s will now be played in two venues - Abu Dhabi and Dubai, but the scheduling has left Mashrafe Mortaza and Sarfraz Ahmed far from impressed.

Sep 20, 2018

Tamim Iqbal reveals the reason why he batted with one hand against Sri Lanka

Tamim was struck on his left wrist by a Suranga Lakmal delivery in the second over of the game. The ball was banged in short of a good length and even as Tamim wanted to pull it away, he was hit on the wrist and left the field immediately.

Sep 17, 2018

1971 Bangladesh Liberation war: Dhaka court sentences five to death for war crimes

The five convicts, arrested in 2015, were sentenced for killing 17 people, vandalism, arson, abduction, rape and torture in Itabaria village of Patuakhali during the war.

Aug 13, 2018

War on drugs or a populist ploy? Bangladesh defends anti-narcotics campaign as death toll rises

Critics say the crackdown reflects Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina increasingly authoritarian rule ahead of a general election, due by December.

Aug 13, 2018

Arun Jaitley defends Assam NRC, says rising Muslim population 'threat to sovereignty'

The Union Minister said that the 3.9 time growth of the Muslim population in Assam could lead to a demand for a merger with Bangladesh.

Aug 2, 2018

Rohingya infiltration still on; Indian troops deployed at Bangladesh border to keep check

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Border Security Force and Assam Rifles have been deployed at the border and states advised to not let them spread.

Jul 31, 2018