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In Chalan Beel, floating schools chug along rivers and lakes swollen by floods, bringing education to students long denied a chance to learn in one of Bangladeshs poorest locations. (Photo: AFP)

'Floating schools' turn tide on climate change in Bangladesh

BRAC University students recently unveiled a model for floating a bamboo home that can survive flood or be relocated in...

4 Oct 2018 6:39 AM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. (Photo: PTI)

Dhaka's begums at war, fight yesterday's battles

The resemblance goes beyond Pakistan's first law and labour minister and Bangladesh's former chief justice both being...

5 Nov 2018 8:27 PM

The sarong-style skirt is being sold at Zaras UK online store at Â£ 69.99. (Photo: Twitter/ ms_aria101)

Twitter goes wild over Zara skirt that resembles Indian 'lungi'

The lungi is typically worn by men around their waist in India and South East Asian countries.

30 Jan 2018 10:40 AM

Shubham Gill top-scored with 86 in Indias 131-run win over Bangladesh in their ICC Under-19 World Cup quarter-final at Queenstown on Friday.(Photo: ICC)

U-19 World Cup: India colts set up Pakistan date

Apart from opener Pinak Ghosh (43), none of the other Bangladesh batsmen could cross the 20-run mark.

27 Jan 2018 12:20 AM

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US diplomat resigns from Suu Kyi panel on Rohingya crisis

Bill accused Suu Kyi of a 'furious response' to his calls to help free two Reuters journalists arrested while reporting...

25 Jan 2018 9:46 AM

The NHRC recently issued a notice to the Centre over its plan to deport Rohingyas, who are residing in various parts of India. (Photo: AFP)

Myanmar blames Bangladesh for delay in repatriation of Rohingya...

Myanmar authorities are also accused of drawing out the process by agreeing to take back just 1,500 people a week.

23 Jan 2018 10:32 AM

Most Rohingya refugees in the Bangladeshi camps also say they will not return to a state where their villages have been torched and where they allege atrocities by the army and ethnic Rakhine locals. (Photo: AFP)

Repatriation of Rohingya Muslim refugees to Myanmar delayed:...

The United Nations described the military operation as ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya, which Myanmar denies.

22 Jan 2018 9:33 AM

Rohingya Muslims, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, stretch their arms out to receive packets of biscuits thrown at them as handouts near Balukhali refugee camp. (Photo: AP)

Rohingya deal aims to repatriate refugees 'within 2 years'

It does not cover Rohingya refugees who were living in Bangladesh prior to that date who the UN estimates number at...

16 Jan 2018 7:40 AM

The figure is the highest estimated death toll yet of violence that erupted on August 25 and triggered a massive refugee crisis, with more than 6, 20,000 Rohingya fleeing Myanmar for Bangladesh in three months. (Representational image)

1st camp to house Rohingyas will be ready next week: Myanmar official

The UN refugee agency said it is not involved in the process but is willing to play a 'constructive role' in the process...

15 Jan 2018 10:23 AM

BJP leader Vinay Katiyar on Wednesday said it was Lord Shivas temple called Tejo Mahal which was converted into a mausoleum by Shahjahan. (Photo: NAI

BJP MP Vinay Katiyar spews venom again

Since they were responsible for the partition, there was no need for them to stay in India, he told news channels.

7 Feb 2018 9:06 PM

Most Rohingya refugees in the Bangladeshi camps also say they will not return to a state where their villages have been torched and where they allege atrocities by the army and ethnic Rakhine locals. (Photo: AFP)

Soon, Myanmar minister to visit Rohingya camps as Bangladesh seeks...

The minister will visit camps in Kutupalong where many refugees live in shacks that are unlikely to withstand heavy...

10 April 2018 12:10 PM

In fact, Maoist leaflets asking local tribals to stay away from Independence Day celebrations were recovered in villages of Rewari, Burgum, Potali and Nilwaya in the district on August 14. (Representational image)

Two Bangladeshi terrorists held by ATS in Greater Noida

They were planning major strike in NCR: Police.

24 July 2018 8:33 PM