News channels in Bangladesh were off the air and telecommunications were widely disrupted. Violent student protests against quotas for government jobs are raging in Bangladesh. Watch this video for all details.

Bangladesh anti-quota protests: 50 dead, nationwide Bandh & internet shutdown

Bangladesh students have set fire to the country's state television station. Ten people died in student clashes with police on Thursday in Dhaka taking the death toll to 16. The nationwide agitation is the biggest since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was re-elected for a fourth time. Why are students up against the Sheikh Hasina government? Protesters are demanding the removal of the quota system in government jobs.

Bangladesh anti-quota protests, death toll rises to 16

Bangladesh's deadliest executioner, who hanged some of the country's notorious criminals including serial killers as well as politicians, died on Monday (June 24), a year after he was released from jail.

Bangladesh's deadliest executioner, who hanged most notorious serial killers, dies

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has made explosive revelations on the attempt to tamper with the country's election in an interview to the Daily Star. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh PM Hasina's big revelation on polls, says 'offered re-election in return for airbase'

Thousands of Bangladeshis gathered to pray for rain on Wednesday in the middle of an extreme heatwave that prompted authorities to shut down schools around the country.

Thousands in heatwave-hit Bangladesh pray for rain

A massive fire in Bangladesh erupted at a Dhaka restaurant killing 46 people. Bangladesh has a history of such infernos in commercial buildings - in Dhaka and outside. Booming domestic industry often means buildings where inadequate safety measures often go unchecked. The South Asian Nation has seen some of the worst building blazes in the world in recent years, the question is when will authorities wake up?

Dhaka fire tragedy: What's causing Bangladesh's repeated fire incidents?

At least 40 people have been killed after a fire broke out in a multi-storey building in Bangladesh, the country's health minister says.

Bangladesh: 10 declared dead in Main burns hospital after fire in Dhaka restaurant

Bangladesh fire: Over 40 dead in Dhaka building blaze

At least 46 people were killed, and numerous others sustained injuries as a massive fire broke out in a seven-story building in Bangladesh's capital city of Dhaka late Thursday (Feb 29).

Bangladesh: 46 killed, several injured in devastating Dhaka building fire

Bangladesh: Blaze engulfs seven-storey building in Dhaka, over 22 critical patients being treated

More than 45 people were killed and dozens injured after a fire blazed through a seven-story building in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. The fire originated in a popular biryani restaurant in Dhaka's Bailey Road.

Bangladesh Restaurant Fire: More than 45 killed, cause under investigation

At least 45 people were killed and dozens injured after a fire blazed through a seven-story building in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. The fire originated in a popular biryani restaurant in Dhaka's Bailey Road.

Bangladesh restaurant fire kills at least 45, injures dozens

A massive fire broke out at a seven-story building in Bangladesh's capital city of Dhaka. As per reports, the blaze erupted in a popular biryani restaurant on Bailey Road. Later, it swiftly engulfed the upper floors, trapping numerous people who were present at the site.

Bangladesh: Over 45 killed, many injured in devastating Dhaka building fire

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message to neighbouring India on the day of polling, hailed New Delhi as a "trusted friend". ''We are very lucky.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hails India as ‘trusted friend’

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen condemned the Benapole Express arson calling it an "unforgivable crime against humanity". Four people, including two children, died and many more were injured in the incident.

Bangladesh: 5 killed in Bangladesh train fire, police suspect arson ahead of polls

While Dhaka’s cycle rickshaws are head-turners with their kitschy hand-painted art, their creators are in danger of fading away in a changing Bangladesh.

Dhaka’s cycle rickshaw art: A disappearing legacy

2024 Bangladesh general election: Bangladesh's main opposition party urged voters on Wednesday to boycott next year's general election. The BNP reiterated demands for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down. BNP called the upcoming election a "one-sided dummy election".

2024 Bangladesh general election: Why is opposition calling for a boycott of the January election?

There is some good news for Bangladesh struggling with surging inflation, falling import cover and a weak currency ahead of the country's January elections. The international monetary fund's board approved its first review of Bangladesh's $4.7 billion bailout package. Dhaka will get $689.8 million in funds to combat its economic crisis.

IMF approves bailout of Bangladesh | World Business Watch

Glenn Phillips hit an aggressive 87 to keep New Zealand in the game on day three of a finely poised rain-hit second and final Test against Bangladesh on Friday. All-rounder Phillips lifted New Zealand from a precarious 55-5 at the start of the day to 180 all out in response to Bangladesh's first innings total of 172 in Dhaka.

BAN vs NZ 2nd Test day: Glenn Phillips helps New Zealand fightback against Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday (Nov 16) announced a nationwide strike for 48 hours beginning from Sunday (Nov 19) in order to protest against the decision taken by the Election Commission (EC) for the next general elections due on January 7, 2024, as per local media reports.

Bangladesh opposition parties call 48-hour nationwide strike, demand cancellation of polls

Bangladesh where weeks of mounting political tensions have erupted in protests and bloodshed in Bangladesh. Ahead of the upcoming general Bangladesh is on the edge, the main opposition party in the country has intensified its protests, calling on the PM Sheikh Hasina to resign.

Bangladesh: Will world's longest-serving women Prime Minister retain her seat in 2024?

Bangladesh police arrest nearly 8,000 Opposition supporters | Over 2,100 arrested following clashes

The death toll due to the raging Israel-Hamas war is nearing 11,000 at the time of filing The Capitals this week, and is set to rise further with no ceasefire in sight.

The Capitals: Can Sheikh Hasina sail through stormy season of Dhaka politics?

The supporters of Bangladesh's opposition party Bangladesh nationalist party or BNP continue with their demand of Prime Minister Sheik Hasina's resignation and a caretaker government.

Bangladesh political violence: Dhaka remains on boil for the 5th day

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