Malaysia urges justice for Myanmar Rohingyas
Malaysia on Saturday said the perpetrators of violence against Myanmar’s Rohingya minority must “be brought to justice”, in sharp comments delivered at a normally tame regional summit.
Tag: Bangladesh
Clearing misunderstanding on BRI imperative for China
According to reports, violence that erupted between Bangladeshi and Chinese workers at a China-funded power plant in southern Bangladesh had cooled off by last Wednesday.
Warner ‘so grateful’ for World Cup chance
David Warner said he felt “just so grateful” to be playing for Australia after his run-laden return continued with a World Cup hundred against Bangladesh.
Morris urges fans to ‘keep faith’
South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris pleaded with fans at home to keep backing the team after a six-wicket loss to India on Wednesday saw the Proteas suffer a third defeat in as many matches at the World Cup.
BCIM development awaits India’s participation
In the late 1990s, the academic community in China’s Yunnan Province proposed economic cooperation with Bangladesh, India, and Myanmar. The idea was embraced by academics from the three neighboring countries.
First female boss vows to shake up Bangladesh’s fashion factories
Rubana Huq, vows to boost female leadership as most factory workers were women.
From hardship to hope, Singapore’s migrant poets find their voices
In dorms on Singapore’s fringes or employers’ backrooms, a growing number of migrant workers are using poetry to shed light on their hidden struggles and reconnect with their roots.
Cambodia dealt home defeat
A late winner from Rabiul Hasan saw visiting Bangladesh triumph in their international friendly clash against hosts Cambodia on Saturday evening.
Bangladesh commandos kill hijacker
Bangladeshi commandoes shot a passenger who had tried to enter the cockpit of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight.
Rohingya women face new roles in world’s largest refugee camp
On a blue mat in their mud and bamboo home in the middle of the world’s largest refugee settlement
Vakurta, traditional jewelry-making village in Bangladesh
Vakurta in Savar on the outskirts of Bangladesh’s capital city of Dhaka is a place highly regarded for its exquisite jewelry and ornaments made by local artisans using methods passed on from one generation to the next.
Bangladesh readies legal battle in US over reserves heist
Bangladesh is all set to file a case over the cyber heist of the central bank reserves.
Traffic discipline fortnight begins in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has initiated a fortnightly traffic discipline programme.
Bangladesh increases wage of protesting garment workers
The Bangladeshi government raises the pay of millions of garment workers.
PH court convicts ex-bank manager over Bangladesh bank heist
Philippine court finds a former bank manager guilty on 8 counts of money laundering.
Bangladeshi PM Hasina sworn in for third straight term
Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina has been sworn in for her third straight five-year term.
Bangladesh elections: deadly clashes mar vote
Nationwide voting opened morning, in Bangladesh’s general elections.
Protests hit Bangladesh’s clothing manufacturers as election nears
Bangladesh’s clothing manufacturers are worried violence will spread.
Army deployed ahead of Bangladesh’s general elections
Army troops are deployed five days ahead of Bangladesh’s general election.
Myanmar, Asean vow to cooperate on repatriation of displaced persons
Myanmar and Asean vowe to repatriate displaced persons from Bangladesh.
World Bank lends US$500 million to B’desh for dairy, livestock productivity
US$500 million for dairy in Bangladesh.
Myanmar prepares for first Rohingya returnees
Myanmar says it is ready to receive +2,000 Rohingya from Bangladesh on Nov. 15.
Bangladesh opposition alliance ‘to rescue democracy’
Opposition parties in Bangladesh say it plans to contest the December 23 election.
Myanmar to receive over 2,000 returnees from Bangladesh
Myanmar will receive the first batch of 2,260 displaced people starting December 15.
South Asia countries to join labour workshop
A two-day workshop to exchange experience and improve labour inspection systems.
Climate displacement pushes girls into prostitution
Four years ago, when her family’s home in central Bangladesh was washed away by floods, Pakhi and her family migrated to Dhaka to look for work.
Solar farms and roof panels: Bangladesh moves towards green power
Bangladesh’s electricity generation from renewable sources has passed the 5 percent mark with the opening of a major new solar plant – boosting hopes the country might meet its goal of getting 10 percent of power from renewables by 2020, experts say.
The other Rohingya crisis
It seems not all of Myanmar’s most recent Rohingya refugees went to Bangladesh. Some sought a different sanctuary, escaping to India to join thousands of other Rohingya who fled from earlier crackdowns by the Myanmar government.
B’desh passes draft law banning child labour
Bangladesh approves the draft of a law banning child labor in the country.
WB provides $510m for B’desh secondary education
Bangladeshi signs a $510 million financing agreement with the World Bank.
