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Delhi 'tracking' Bangladesh garment protests

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- India is monitoring Bangladesh's garment workers' protests and other developments, its foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has said. He reiterated New Delhi's desire for co... Read More


33 'AL activists disguised as workers' arrested: police

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Police say they have arrested 33 leaders and activists of the Awami League, whose activities are banned, for allegedly engaging in sabotage while posing as garment workers. In a stat... Read More


Jamaat leader Akhtaruzzaman freed from jail

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mohammad Aktaruzzaman Ranjan has been released from jail after securing bail from the High Court in a case over threats to a senior airport official and assault... Read More


Police, press minister spar over BNP leader's post

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- A Facebook post by a BNP leader in Kushtia expressing disillusionment with his party has triggered a public exchange between Bangladesh's press minister in Delhi and Kushtia district ... Read More


Indian national killed as two helicopters collide in Nepal

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- An Indian national has been killed and a New Zealander injured after two helicopters collided as they prepared to land in Nepal's Mount Everest region on Tuesday, authorities say. Th... Read More


Flooding forces 23 Florida polling sites to relocate

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- The Big Questions Q1: Which national issues are having the greatest influence on competitive races? Answer: Rising living costs, inflation, housing, healthcare, food and fuel prices... Read More


Police tear-gas garment workers off Ashulia road

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Police have dispersed garment workers who blocked the Baipail-Abdullahpur road in Ashulia during protests over their demand for a higher minimum wage, using tear gas shells and batons... Read More


Bangladesh, S Korea seek wider trade ties

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Bangladesh and South Korea have agreed to establish a joint working group to identify priority sectors and strengthen trade, investment and private-sector cooperation following discus... Read More


Finland offers free trip for singles

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- What if finding love came with a taste of Finland? The world's happiest country is inviting international singles to share a winter dinner with local food lovers in a bid to showcase... Read More


Tear gas used as police clash with workers in Mirpur

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Police have clashed with garment workers in Dhaka's Mirpur once again. The clash started around 10am on Tuesday. Several thousand workers had gathered in front of several garment fa... Read More