Bangladesh has temporarily suspended its visa-on-arrival services for Chinese nationals and issued directions not to recruit them for ongoing projects in the country after the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 300 people and infected 14,562 others spread to 25 countries.

Bangladesh halts visa-on-arrival for Chinese nationals

Dhaka is awash with millions of plastic-laminated campaign posters ahead of elections in the Bangladeshi capital, and environmentalists are up in arms. These posters - of which there are an estimated 304 million - will likely end up in sewers, rivers and canals, says activist Sharif Jamil.

Bangladesh capital awash with plastic-coated posters

Rohingya children living in Bangladesh refugee camps will be allowed to receive a formal education after a change of heart by Dhaka in a move welcomed by right activists.

Bangladesh allows education for Rohingya refugee children

The Border Security Force (BSF) claimed that there is a substantial increase in the outflow of Bangladeshi migrants after the Citizenship Amendment Act was enacted.

CAA stir: Increase in outflow of Bangladeshi migrants, says BSF

Myanmar has put in place measures to protect Rohingya Muslims, a spokesman for the ruling party said on Friday, shrugging off an order from the International Court of Justice a day earlier to stop genocidal acts against the ethnic minority.

Myanmar already protecting Rohingyas, says ruling party after ICJ order

Bangladesh on Monday sentenced 10 terrorists to death for the 2001 bombing which had killed five people. Ten Harkat-ul-Jihad al Islami members have been convicted and sentenced to death, news agency AFP quoted the Dhaka city's public prosecutor as saying.

Bangladesh: 10 members of banned militant outfit sentenced to death for 2001 bombing

Bangladesh's high court has ordered the shutdown of 231 factories that have contributed to Dhaka's main river becoming one of the world's most polluted, a lawyer said Tuesday.

In bid to save key river from pollution, Bangladesh High Court orders 231 factories to shut down

The first T20 International match is taking place in Lahore with hosts Pakistan taking on Bangladesh. Pakistan captain Babar Azam lost the toss to Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad as the visitors chose to bat first.

Bangladesh wins toss, set to bat first in first T20I against Pakistan

Rohingyas who fled to refugee camps in Bangladesh were waiting on Wednesday (January 22) for a decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on a request for emergency measures in a genocide case against the country.

Rohingyas wait for international court decision

Bangladesh's foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has said when it comes to Citizenship amendment law and NRC, they trust New Delhi and Indian leadership. Speaking exclusively with WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Momen said, India has assured Dhaka that these issues will not impact Bangladesh and he believes in the Indian government. He also spoke on Teesta, SAARC and other issues. WION is the first channel in India with which Bangladesh FM has spoken extensively since the passage of CAA law in December of 2019.

Bangladesh FM AK Abdul Momen on CAA/NRC: India will not harm Bangladesh, We trust New Delhi

Difference of opinions among Congress leaders have started coming to fore over the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 in States of the country following the passing of resolution against the new legislation by the Assemblies of Kerala and Punjab.

Congress divided over CAA implementation

Bangladesh's foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has said when it comes to Citizenship amendment law and NRC, they trust New Delhi and Indian leadership. Opinion: How Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is different from NRC and NPR Speaking exclusively with WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Momen said, India has assured Dhaka that these issues will not impact Bangladesh and he believes in the Indian government.

India will not harm Bangladesh, we trust New Delhi: Bangladesh's Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on CAA-NRC

Bangladesh court on January 16 issued an arrest warrant for the country's most respected independent newspaper editor after a student was killed at an event organised by a sister publication.

Bangladesh govt muzzling voices of dissent?

In a crystal clear picture, Bangladesh was in no hurry to relocate the 1,00,000 Rohingya refugees to Bhasan Char, the floating island in the Bay of Bengal. Bangladesh wishes to shelter just a 'fraction' of nearly 1 million Rohingya Muslims in Bhasan Char which has now, its flood protection embankments, hospitals, mosques along with residential space.

Bangladesh: Once submerged island ready to house 1,00,000 Rohingyas

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Thursday slammed Pakistan's decision to omit Ahmed Shehzad from the upcoming Bangladesh T20I squad. Also read: Pakistan recall Hafeez and Malik for Bangladesh T20 series Taking to Twitter, Pietersen said that opening batsman had a decent record in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and despite that, he has been dropped from the side which is "stupid".

Kevin Pietersen calls Pakistani selectors 'stupid' for dropping Shehzad in upcoming T20 series

Pakistan recalled veterans Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, but surprisingly dropped pacemen Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz from the 15-man squad for the three-match Twenty20 series against Bangladesh starting next week.

Pakistan recall Hafeez and Malik for Bangladesh T20 series

Protests erupted in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka after the city polls coincided with the annual Saraswati puja festival. Saraswati puja is also known as Basant Panchami, which is one of the biggest religious festivals of the Hindu community in Bangladesh. The polls are scheduled for January 30.

Dhaka Polls Vs Saraswati Puja: Plea to change poll date rejected

How climate change is unleashing nature's fury on the world

Bangladesh's state-owned radio public broadcaster, Bangladesh Betar and All India Radio on Tuesday inaugurated a content sharing programme. The inauguration of the programme took place during the India and Bangladesh Information and Broadcasting Ministers Meet 2020.

All India Radio, Bangladesh counterpart sign content sharing programme

Same as earlier the Deputy Foreign Minister of Bangladesh M. Shahriar Alam has cancelled his participation in next week's Raisina Dialogue. This marks the third such cancellation of the ministerial visit within a month. #Bangladesh #India #WION

Bangladesh Deputy Foreign Minister cancels India visit

A top Bangladeshi Sufi folk singer was arrested under a controversial internet law that critics say is used to stifle free speech after alleged anti-Islam comments triggered protests, police said Sunday.

Bangladesh: Police arrests Sufi singer for 'hurting the sentiment of Muslims'

Bangladesh on Saturday rebuffed the "misleading" reports regarding the cancellation of the visit of State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shariar Alam to participate in the Raisina Dialogue to be held here.

Bangladesh Foreign Ministry rebuffs misleading reports regarding cancellation of Minister's participation in Raisina Dialogue

On Sunday night, a 21-year-old student of Dhaka University in Bangladesh was attacked and raped. This incident has triggered massive protests in Dhaka. Details in this report. #Bangladesh #Dhaka #RapeInDhaka #Gravitas

Gravitas: Massive protests in Bangladesh after 21-year old student raped in Dhaka

Bangladesh Cricket Board and the Pakistan Cricket Board have been in much of a scuffle regarding the venue of the test series between them. Today, Bangladesh Cricket Board is going to decide whether they will play the Test match in Pakistan or not.

Bangladesh Cricket Board to decide on Test Tour in Pakistan today

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