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December 19, 2025

Protests erupt in Bangladesh after key 2024 uprising figure dies

Sharif Osman Hadi died a week after being shot by unknown assailants.

Protest in Bangladesh
July 25, 2025

Many children die from burns after plane crashed into school in Bangladesh

The Inter‑Services Public Relations Directorate of the Bangladesh Armed Forces announced that about 171 people suffered injuries, with many, including children, sustaining burns.

Site of Bangladesh Air Force F‑7 BGI training jet crash
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 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.
July 18, 2024

Eleven people killed as violence escalates in Bangladesh protests 

The government said it was ready to enter discussions with the protesters.

Bangladesh violence
July 18, 2024

Bangladesh suspends internet, tear gas fired as students’ protest claims six

Police fired tear gas to disperse stone-throwing students who blocked a major highway in the southern port city of Chittagong.

BANGLADESHI
October 31, 2023

Zakir Naik, Islamic preacher wanted by Indian counterterrorism agency for violence, money laundering, arrives Nigeria on Sultan’s invitation

Mr Naik uploaded photos of himself posing with officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service and Air Force and captioned them “Interaction with Muslim Immigration.

Zakir Naik in company of Nigerian army and Sultan of Sokoto Abubakar Sa'ad
November 15, 2022

213 people die of dengue fever in Bangladesh

The death toll included one in June, nine in July, 11 in August, 34 in September, 86 in October, and 72 in November.

Dengue fever
May 20, 2022

Actress Bidya Sinha Saha Mim named UNICEF ambassador

Bangladeshi National Film award-winning actress Bidya Sinha Saha Mim has been appointed as the newest national ambassador for the UN agency for children.

Bidya Sinha Saha Mim
January 26, 2022