Bangladesh probes hospital deaths of six newborns
DHAKA: At least six newborn babies died in the same hospital ward in Bangladesh within hours of each other on Wednesday (May 27), said health officials, who launched an investigation.
Stitching bigger futures: How creativity is shaping a new generation of Bengali women
DHAKA: Bengali culture has upheld its creativity since time immemorial through hand-stitched fabrics and expressive patterns. The designs of its artisans spoke different stories, breathing life into each creation.
Bangladesh boosts vigilance over suspected forced crossings from India
DHAKA: Bangladesh's border guards have intensified patrols and launched public awareness campaigns along parts of the frontier with India because of concerns India has illegally forced people into Bangladesh, officials said.
Bangladesh invites bids for oil and gas exploration
DHAKA: Bangladesh invited bids from international companies to explore oil and gas reserves on Sunday (May 24), scrambling to ease a fuel crunch as the Middle East conflict chokes vast quantities of global supply.
City puts AI firmly in the driver’s seat
Densely populated Dhaka, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first artificial intelligence-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world's most congested cities.
Bangladesh calls for WHO inquiry as measles death toll tops 500
DHAKA: Bangladesh has asked the World Health Organisation (WHO) to conduct a preliminary inquiry about the country's worsening measles situation that has left more than 500 children dead and many others infected, a special adviser to the prime minister said on Saturday (May 23).
Lynch mob clash over rape suspect
Thousands of protesters clashed with police in a bid to seize a suspect accused of raping a four-year-old girl, officials said.
Thousands clash with Bangladesh police over alleged rape of four-year-old
DHAKA: Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh clashed with police in a bid to seize a suspect accused of raping a four-year-old girl, officials said Friday (May 22).
Buffalo steals spotlight for resembling Trump
Crowds are flocking to snap photographs with an unlikely social media star – an albino buffalo with flowing blond hair nicknamed "Donald Trump" due to be sacrificed within days
Commander-in-beef: Bangladesh's 'Donald Trump' buffalo wins fans
Crowds in Bangladesh are flocking to snap photographs with an unlikely social media star -- an albino buffalo with flowing blond hair nicknamed "Donald Trump" due to be sacrificed within days
