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Seven killed in Bangladesh clashes as protesters push for PM to resign

Last month, at least 150 people were killed in violence after demonstrations

Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:51pm

World

Student leader release fails to quell Bangladesh protests

Student rallies against civil service job quotas sparked days of mayhem that killed at least 206 people last month

Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:15pm

World

Bangladeshi PM faces backlash for crying over damaged train station

PM condemns the destruction

Updated 27 Jul, 2024 10:00pm

World

Bangladesh protests quelled but anger, discontent remain

The fire broke out at the Kashif Center building

Published 26 Jul, 2024 12:42pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s envoy to Bangladesh advises students to be vigilant as situation not completely normal

Syed Ahmed Maroof says willing students were brought to embassy

Published 25 Jul, 2024 10:06pm

World

Burned TV station showcases anger at Bangladesh PM

Protests had broken out over job quotas in the country

Published 24 Jul, 2024 11:53pm

World

Bangladesh arrest total passes 2,500: AFP tally

At least 174 people have died, including several police officers

Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:19pm

World

UAE imprisons 57 Bangladeshis for protesting against their govt

53 others were sentenced to 10 years in prison

Published 23 Jul, 2024 09:43am

World

Bangladesh Supreme Court scraps most job quotas that triggered deadly protests

It was not immediately clear how the protesters would react to the decision

Updated 21 Jul, 2024 01:52pm

Pakistan

Pakistani students in Bangladesh stranded without help or supplies

Their parents have written a letter to the additional secretary to the PM

Updated 21 Jul, 2024 03:39pm

Pakistan

Bangladesh shuts offices, imposes curfew to curb deadly job quota protests

Nationwide unrest broke out following student anger against the quotas

Published 21 Jul, 2024 08:40am

Pakistan

Pakistani students in Bangladesh are safe: FO spokesperson

Says high commission has accommodated students at safe location

Published 21 Jul, 2024 12:19am

World

Bangladesh soldiers out in force as PM cancels foreign trip

A government curfew went into effect at midnight

Published 20 Jul, 2024 11:21am

World

Bangladesh imposes curfew, calls in military after deadly unrest

This week's clashes between student demonstrators and police have killed at least 105 people

Published 19 Jul, 2024 11:45pm

World

Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas

Hundreds of people were injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets

Published 19 Jul, 2024 09:09am

World

Police, students clash in Bangladesh as protests over job quotas kill 6 more people

Earlier, police fired tear gas to scatter protesters near a Dhaka university campus

Published 18 Jul, 2024 05:08pm

Pakistan

Dar calls for Pakistani students’ safety amid Bangladesh protests

Advised high commissioner to stay in touch with local authorities to ensure Pakistani students safety

Published 17 Jul, 2024 07:15pm

World

Bangladesh shuts universities, colleges indefinitely after protests turn deadly

The South Asian nation has been rocked by protests for weeks

Published 17 Jul, 2024 11:39am

World

More than 400 injured in Bangladesh job quota rally clashes

Students have for weeks staged near-daily protests demanding govt scrap a quota system for govt jobs

Published 16 Jul, 2024 06:39pm

Pakistan

Bangladeshi PM’s peon amasses 400 crore taka fortune

Sheikh Hasina says she has taken action

Updated 16 Jul, 2024 07:47pm

Sports

For first time, Afghanistan qualify for World Cup semi-final

Beat Bangladesh in thrilling contest of T20 World Cup at Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent

Updated 25 Jun, 2024 05:28pm

Sports

Kuldeep, Pandya lead India to 50-run rout of Bangladesh at T20 World Cup

India have two wins from two Super Eight games and will be guaranteed semi-final spot if Australia defeat Afghanistan

Published 22 Jun, 2024 11:39pm

Sports

Bangladesh into Super Eights with win over Nepal

Bangladesh will join Afghanistan, India and Australia in Group 1 of Super Eights

Updated 17 Jun, 2024 10:41am

World

Facebook takes down dozens of accounts belonging to Bangladesh’s ruling party

Certain accounts purported to be opposition supporters, Facebook said

Published 30 May, 2024 08:50pm

Pakistan

Debacle of 1971

Pak Army fought bravely and honorably in the 1971 war

Updated 30 May, 2024 06:01pm

World

Cyclone Remal kills 16, snaps power links to millions in India, Bangladesh

The storm came at a speed of 135 kph (84 mph)

Published 27 May, 2024 10:17pm

World

Missing Bangladeshi lawmaker found murdered in India: minister

Anwarul Azim Anar went missing on May 13 after going to India for medical treatment

Published 22 May, 2024 11:52pm

Pakistan

Bangladesh’s Qari Abdul Kabir, stuck in Pakistan for 36 years, finally reaches home

Kabir stayed in Pattoko, leading prayers and teaching the Quran

Published 08 May, 2024 10:18pm

World

Bangladesh again closes schools nationwide due to heatwave

Bangladesh's weather bureau says temperatures will not recede until Thursday at the earliest

Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:13pm

World

Bangladesh children sweat at home as heatwave shuts schools

Millions of pupils were told to stay home this week as Bangladesh swelters through one of its worst heatwaves on record

Published 27 Apr, 2024 12:51am