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Bangladesh
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World Medical Association Calls on Bangladesh to Halt Violence
The World Medical Association (WMA) has urged the Bangladesh government to take immediate action to protect doctors, healthcare workers and medical facilities amid growing reports of violence in healthcare settings…
AI and Human Intelligence Shape Future Tourism at IUBAT World Tourism Day 2026
IUBAT marks World Tourism Day 2026 by exploring artificial intelligence, sustainable tourism, digital transformation and the continuing importance of human intelligence.
Manobi: Nine Years of Women Rising
Manobi steps into its 10th year after nine years of empowering women in Barishal through skills, entrepreneurship, training, and community initiatives.
“When Women Lead, the World Moves Forward”: Khalilur Rahman Calls for Women’s Leadership at the Centre of Decision-Making
United Nations General Assembly President and Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has called for women’s leadership to be brought from the margins to the centre of global decision-making. Speaking at the UNGA…
Bangladesh Eyes Economic Revival as Boeing Deal Opens New Global Aviation Opportunities
Bangladesh Eyes Economic Revival as Boeing Deal Expands Aviation, Boosts Global Connectivity, Trade, Tourism and Opens New Opportunities for Future Growth.
Prime Minister Meets Former Student in New York, Proud Teacher Mamunur Rashid
Rushmi Rose, daughter of Bogura, was on duty outside UN Headquarters
Bangladesh Garment Exports to EU Fall 13.65% as China, Vietnam Gain Ground
Bangladesh’s garment exports to the European Union fell sharply in 2026, while China and Vietnam increased shipments during the same period.
Questioning Is Now a ‘Crime’: Bangladesh Orders 3 Journalists to Remain in Jail Until Trial Ends
Bangladeshi journalists arrested for asking questions during Hasina’s ouster denied bail. A special tribunal in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka on Monday ordered three journalists to remain in jail until the conclusion of…
Bangladesh: HRW Calls for End to Prolonged Pretrial Detention of Political Opponents
Rights group urges independent investigations into prison deaths, fair trials and an end to arbitrary arrests. Human Rights Watch has called on Bangladesh’s
JMBF Condemns Arrest of 15 Lawyers in Chattogram Under Anti-Terrorism Law
France-based international human rights organisation JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has strongly condemned the reported arrest of 15 lawyers, including five women, in Chattogram, alleging serious violations…
“UAE Law Firm Hired to Revoke Benazir’s Bail, Says Home Minister.”
The Bangladesh government has hired an experienced law firm in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to pursue legal measures aimed at bringing former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed back to Bangladesh. Home…
Bangladesh Police on Highest Alert Over Possible Attacks on Police Vehicles
Bangladesh Police has issued a nationwide high alert following intelligence reports warning of possible attacks or acts of sabotage targeting police vehicles. All metropolitan, range, district and specialized police…