Story Archive
2023-11-15
The opposition parties denounced the announcement and called for a two-day strike.
2023-11-14
Several other people, living abroad or incarcerated, have been embroiled in similar complaints filed with police.
2023-11-08
They also claim some party leaders are victims of “enforced disappearances”
2023-11-07
Workers will now make at least $113 in monthly pay – up from $72 - but union leaders say this is too little.
2023-11-02
At least two people were killed during clashes with police, while demonstrators vow to maintain blockade.
2023-11-01
Wazed’s critics called into question her qualifications to run a large WHO division
2023-10-31
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina rejects calls to have dialogue with opposition political parties.
2023-10-30
At least seven people have died, hundreds have been arrested as police search for BNP leaders.
2023-10-28
Police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons to push back Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists.
2023-10-27
Saima Wazed lacks credentials to lead the U.N. health agency’s regional office and has an unfair advantage, critics say.
2023-10-26
Opposition BNP is demanding that the Awami League govt allow a caretaker administration ahead of polls.
2023-10-25
The International Court of Justice says Myanmar’s junta regime now has until late 2024 to submit a written brief.
2023-10-19
Minority groups say a directive from government’s religious agency violates constitution, hampers religious freedom.
2023-10-17
Refugees who met with a visiting American official spoke of severe impact from a steep decline in food rations.
2023-10-13
The Awami League hopes to capitalize on infrastructure projects to draw voters.