The Latest Breaking News from Bangladesh

The White House on Friday called on the government of Bangladesh to fully investigate reports of violence against journalists and human rights activists ahead of a major political protest, and urged all parties to refrain from violence.

Nearly 500 opposition supporters also arrested for instigating violence before a planned rally against the price rise.

Seven killed and thousands arrested as Hasina regime continues repressive campaign against opponents

Despite being accused of human rights abuses, the Rapid Action Battalion was hosted in Poland and the Netherlands.

More than 150 Rohingya people have been rescued from a waterlogged boat near the coast of Thailand, the Myanmar military said on Thursday.

Located in the low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, the Sundarbans straddle the border between India and Bangladesh and cover more than 1 million hectares, making them the world’s largest single contiguous mangrove swamp. A Ramsar site and a UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed in 1987, they are home…

Dhaka (AFP) - Mehidy Hasan Miraz hit his maiden one-day international century and took two key wickets as Bangladesh prevailed in a five-run win over India on Wednesday.

Despite US sanctions against the Rapid Action Battalion, members went to Britain to receive mass surveillance training.

At least 150 ethnic Rohingya people are stranded at sea off Thailand after their boat broke down, activists said on Wednesday, adding that several may have died and urging authorities to rescue the survivors.

At least 150 ethnic Rohingya are stranded at sea off Thailand after their boat broke down, activists said on Wednesday, adding that several may have died and urging authorities to rescue the survivors.

Despite receiving evidence of the RAB’s alleged involvement in extrajudicial killings, the UK did not impose sanctions.