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Bangladesh police clash with pro-Hasina activists, at least three dead
Yahoo News
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Bangladeshi security forces clashed with supporters of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, leaving at least three people dead and many injured. Violence broke out Wednesday in the southern town of Gopalganj when members of Hasina’s Awami League...
Bangladesh: Violent Clashes Erupt At Youth Rally In Gopalganj, Four Killed
StratNews Global
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July 16, 2025
Home Neighbours Bangladesh Bangladesh: Violent Clashes Erupt At Youth Rally In Gopalganj, Four Killed Student-led mass protests forced PM Sheikh Hasina to flee to India last August, sparking reform delays, escalating demonstrations, and deepening...
Bangladesh: 4 Dead, Curfew Imposed After Clashes Rock Sheikh Hasina's Hometown
News18
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July 16, 2025
Last Updated:July 16, 2025, 22:04 IST Bangladesh anti-Sheikh Hasina Protests: Two killed in firing, nine injured; curfew imposed as security forces crack down in Gopalganj. Soldiers sit atop an APC after armed forces were deployed, following a...
Canada keen to boost sustainable trade, investment in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Post
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Canada has expressed keen interest in expanding sustainable trade and investment ties with Bangladesh, as part of its commitment to fostering inclusive growth across the Indo-Pacific region. Weldon Epp, Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) for the...
The man who was lynched in Bangladesh is not a Hindu — he was a Muslim.
FACTLY
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July 16, 2025
Several Indian media outlets reported a video (here, here, here, here and here) showing a group of people brutally beating a man with stones and boulders on a road, claiming it depicts a Hindu man being lynched by Muslims in Bangladesh. Let’s...
Four killed in Bangladesh following clashes in Hasina's hometown
News.Az
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At least four people were killed in Bangladesh on Wednesday after clashes erupted between police and supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to authorities. Bangladeshi security forces on Wednesday clashed with supporters of...
Four killed in Bangladesh after clashes in ousted PM Hasina's hometown
Gulf Today
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July 16, 2025
At least four people were killed in Bangladesh on Wednesday after clashes broke out between police and supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, authorities said. Bangladeshi security forces on Wednesday clashed with supporters of ousted...
World Euronews Wellcome Photography Prize 2025: When photography meets science, health and the human experience
Yahoo News
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The Wellcome Photography Prize, which offers image-makers a platform to showcase the impact of science and health on lives around the world, has unveiled this year's winners. 2025’s laureates are UK-based artist Sujata Setia; Bangladeshi...
Three killed in Bangladesh clashes
Business Recorder
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July 16, 2025
GOPALGANJ (Bangladesh): At least three people were killed in Bangladesh on Wednesday after clashes broke out between police and supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, authorities said. The clashes were triggered after members of...
Japan looks beyond ASEAN to Uzbekistan, Bangladesh for more workers
Nikkei Asia
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TOKYO -- Japan is eyeing South and Central Asian countries as sources of foreign talent, preparing for a decline in workers from Southeast Asia as economic growth in the region makes them less inclined to go abroad. Japan's Ministry of Health,...
4 bodies at Gopalganj hospital
BDNews24
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At least four people have reportedly been killed in Gopalganj as the town turned into a battleground during hours-long clashes surrounding a rally and march organised by the National Citizen Party (NCP). Jibitesh Biswas, superintendent of...
BSF Chases Away 7 Bangladeshi Infiltrators Along Indo-Bangla Border Rescues Cattle
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled several smuggling attempts along the India-Bangladesh Border (IBB) on Wednesday. While seven Bangladeshi nationals, attempting to enter India illegally, were chased...
At least 4 dead as Bangladeshi forces clash with supporters of ousted leader Hasina
CityNews Halifax
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July 16, 2025
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladeshi security forces on Wednesday clashed with supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, leaving at least four people dead and scores injured, a hospital official and local media said. The violence erupted...
Three killed in Bangladesh after clashes in Sheikh Hasina's hometown
Channel News Asia
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July 16, 2025
GOPALGANJ, Bangladesh: At least three people were killed in Bangladesh on Wednesday (Jul 16) after clashes broke out between police and supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, authorities said. The clashes were triggered after members...
Ahead of Bangladesh polls, verbal crossfire erupts between political parties over reforms
The Morung Express
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Dhaka, July 16 (IANS): As the general elections in Bangladesh approach, major political parties are engaged in a heated exchange regarding the need for reforms prior to the polls. As the election approaches, the leaders of the Bangladesh...
After Trump’s 35% Tariff Blow, Bangladesh Must Urgently Rethink Its RMG Strategy
News Ghana
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July 16, 2025
By: Kazi Mamunur Rashid The readymade garment (RMG) sector has long stood as the cornerstone of Bangladesh’s economy, providing employment to millions and contributing over 80% of the country’s export earnings. But recent developments threaten to...
Trump’s trade blitz continues with Indonesia deal, pharma tariff plans, and global warnings
Cyprus Mail
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July 16, 2025
President Donald Trump said the U.S. would impose a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement with the Southeast Asian country and more deals were coming, while offering fresh details on planned duties on pharmaceuticals. Trump...
FNCCI President Dhakal Stresses Needs For maintaining healthy labour Relations
New Spotlight Nepal
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The impacts of a significant chunk of informal economy have witnessed on the labour market, resulting to a legal gap between the employees and employers, stakeholders argued at a programme in the Capital City today. At a programme on 'Importance...
Bangladesh vaccinates over 7.1m girls in programme combatting cervical cancer: Unicef
The Business Standard
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July 15, 2025
Bangladesh has vaccinated over 7.1 million girls since starting its programme in 2023 to combat human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a major cause of cervical cancer, according to a Unicef report. According to new data released by WHO and UNICEF...
Debt, dependence, and the illusion of development: How global economic governance chains Bangladesh to structural injustice
Weekly Blitz
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July 15, 2025
Debt, dependence, and the illusion of development: How global economic governance chains Bangladesh to structural injustice In the first half of 2025, Bangladesh’s economic narrative has oscillated between optimism and anxiety. On the surface, an...