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Bangladesh

October 22, 2025

KADUPG: Gov. Sani takes bold step against poverty

Mr Sani promised that ‘’ KADUPG will target the ultra-poor—those living on less than $3.00 a day—identified through our State Social Register

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
September 23, 2025

Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts 1.4 billion lives at risk, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that uncontrolled high blood pressure could put over 1.4 billion people at risk of premature death.

Blood pressure check
July 21, 2025

Military plane crashes into school, kills at least 19 in Bangladesh

A military plane crashed into a school in Bangladesh on Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring over 50.

A crashed plane used to illustrate this story (Credit: CNN)
July 11, 2025

Nepal to categorise Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan currencies convertible

Tourism professionals in Nepal have expressed optimism about the decision.

Bangladesh Taka and Sri Lanka Rupee
May 26, 2025

Economic Hardship: Obi shows Tinubu how to lift over 100 million Nigerians out of poverty

Mr Obi criticised the poverty level in the region due to untapped potential.

Sad-looking Peter Obi; finger-pointing Tinubu
May 15, 2025

World Bank supports Bangladesh in flood risk reduction, recovery

Over 380,000 people would benefit from economic inclusion programmes and cash-based interventions.

Flooded Bangladesh
March 24, 2025

Court issues arrest warrant against man for kicking cat to death

Mr Shiblu was issued an arrest warrant for his involvement in killing a cat on February 1.

Cats
March 14, 2025

UN secretary-general arrives in Bangladesh

During the four-day tour, Mr Guterres will join tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in an Iftar.

Rohingya Muslims
March 12, 2025

Libya deports 160 migrants to Bangladesh

Mr Al-Tarabelsi stressed the importance of UN support for the voluntary departure of migrants from Libya to their home countries.

Libya map used to illustrate the story.
February 19, 2025

NASA increases chance of massive asteroid hitting Lagos in 2032 to 3.1%

The asteroid, capable of destroying a city about the size of New York, is expected to strike Earth by December 2032.

Asteroid; Lagos