TRT World says AUTHORITIES in flood-hit Bangladesh and northeastern India have scrambled to provide aid to more than nine million people marooned after the heaviest rains in years killed dozens of people across both South Asian nations, officials have said.
Aljazeera says at least 49 people have been killed and more than 300 injured after a massive fire swept through a container depot in southeastern Bangladesh, according to senior officials.
Aljazeera says Hundreds of people have protested in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, calling for an end to religious violence that has gripped the country for four days.
Bangladesh has decided to move more rohingya refugees to the remote island of Bhasan Char. The government says the relocation is voluntary but some refugees
Inspirational female leaders of 2020 – Sheikh Hasina Wajed of Bangladesh WTX has nominated its most inspirational female leaders of 2020 and Sheikh Hasina Wajed
Thursday 3 December Daily News BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 3 April 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the
Friday 13 November coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Friday 13 November 2020 News Briefing. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global
17 people were killed and dozens were injured after a gas pipeline reportedly exploded at a mosque in Bangladesh, officials said on Saturday. “I saw
India’s authorities have moved at least 100,000 people including coronavirus patients to safety as India’s west coast braced for a cyclone – especially Mumbai- It is
The eastern Indian city of Kolkata has been devastated by a powerful cyclone which has killed at least 22 people across India and Bangladesh. Rescue
Authorities in Bangladesh are still waiting for permission from UN inspectors to start the controversial relocation of 100,000 Rohingya refugees to a newly built $275
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are: In Bangladesh, a 10-year-old’s communication app is creating a big buzz. Since Saturday
A rare ray of hope is being felt amongst members of the Rohingya community in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar. They believe the International Court of Justice
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, 7 men have been sentenced to death for their role in the 2016 cafe terrorist attack
Live from Bangladesh: In a breaking story, a Bangladesh train collision has left16 people have been confirmed dead and many more injured after two trains
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, over two million people have been evacuated after Cyclone Bulbul smashed into Bangladesh and India. The
Azharul Islam from Jamaat-e-Islami party was sentenced to death in 2014 by controversial International Crimes Tribunal.
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Bangladesh has beefed up security along its border with India. After fears grow of potential refugees
BRIEF.ME – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, we find out why the US has issued a warning to Turkey and threatened ‘more sanctions.’ We
Nearly 3 million people are struggling with flooding, the worst in two years
An 18-year-old woman who died after being set on fire for refusing to drop sexual harassment charges against her Islamic school’s principal. Nusrat Jahan Rafi
The death toll may continue to rise as rescue crews search the torched building
Breaking News: Many of the victims were trapped in the buildings, according to reports, unable to escape the flames
Sheikh Hasina won 288 out of 300 seats as The opposition claims some 15,000 of its activists were detained during the campaign, crushing its ability to mobilise support.
Christmas in Bangladesh with the Rohingya – What an amazing eye opener!
The evidence is out there for sure which is why the remote Rakhine State is still off limits to all visitors especially international delegations and journalists. Surprisingly, I haven’t met any UK based charities so far.
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