Tag: Bangladesh

Bangladesh to vote in national elections today amid tight security

Women make up almost half of the nearly 120 million eligible voters, while first-time voters number about 15 million.

January 7, 2024

Nearly 14 polling centres, two schools torched in Bangladesh ahead of general elections

Earlier on Saturday, miscreants torched a polling centre in Lalmonirhat's Hatibandha upazila.

January 7, 2024

Benapole Express torched in Dhaka, 5 dead

The Fire Service and Civil Defence said seven units were sent to douse the fire at Benapole Express in the Gopibagh area of the capital on Friday night.

January 6, 2024

Bangladesh gets female firefighters for first time

Previously, women worked at the FSCD as officers, but none were appointed to the firefighter position.

December 9, 2023

Bank officer among 2 injured in crude bomb blasts in Dhaka

The incident took place in front of the Farmview Super Market at around 7.15 pm on Saturday.

December 3, 2023

Amid violent protests, Bangla polls may further deepen political fault lines

With no sign of political compromise in sight, Bangladesh’s January elections will likely do little to repair its deep political divisions, he said.

December 2, 2023

Eight killed as boat capsizes in Bangladesh

The official said most of the passengers were able to swim ashore after the incident as the boat sank close to the river bank and at least four people have been rescued.

August 6, 2023