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‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?
Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
Most people killed in Iran’s Gulf attacks have been from South Asia. And entire economies back home are on edge.
A critical fertiliser shortage threatens global food security amid Iran war.
Rising oil prices amid the US-Israel war on Iran are pushing nations to readjust their energy policies.
Newly elected PM Rahman has blamed Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party for undermining the previous parliament.
Pakistan bowled out for the lowest total in a match against Bangladesh as the latter claim 8-wicket win to open series.
Bangladesh closes universities due to Iran war energy crisis
Bangladesh relies on imports for 95 percent of energy needs which have been disrupted after conflict in the Middle East.
From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance – the nascent party looks for a foothold.
The referendum based on the July National Charter in Bangladesh has revealed divisions between the BNP and Jamaat.
Bangladesh is marking a historic new chapter as Tarique Rahman is sworn in as Prime Minister.
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