News: Bangladesh

We have started to collect the most important news related to Bangladesh in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Bangladesh – overview

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• December 19th 2009 – October 28th 2009
• October 23rd 2009 – July 30th 2009
• July 22nd 2009 – April 30th 2009
• April 10th 2009 – March 2nd 2009
• March 1st 2009 – January 2nd 2009
• January 1st 2009 – December 2nd 2008
• November 17th 2008 – July 22nd 2008
• July 11th 2008 – May 13th 2008
• May 9th 2008 – March 2nd 2008
• March 1st 2008 – January 10th 2008
• January 3rd 2008 – November 15th 2007
• November 8th 2007 – August 22nd 2007
• August 21st 2007 – June 12th 2007
• June 11th 2007 – April 25th 2007
• April 25th 2007 – April 5th 2007
• April 4th 2007 – March 2nd 2007
• February 26th 2007 – January 3rd 2007
• December 24th 2006 – October 28th 2006
• October 28th 2006 – August 26th 2006
• August 18th 2006 – April 23rd 2006
• April 20th 2006 – February 12th 2006
• February 5th 2006 – November 12th 2005

Bangladesh: news

Cricket: SA set opening record

Saturday, March 1st 2008, 12:15
related countries: South Africa

Graeme Smith and Neil McKenzie's world record opening stand of 415 gives South Africa total control in the second Test against Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh death toll rises to 39

Friday, February 29th 2008, 5:11

The death toll from Thursday's accident involving a ferry in Bangladesh rises to 39, officials say.
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Ex- B'desh PM faces new charges

Wednesday, February 27th 2008, 17:35

The anti-corruption commission in Bangladesh files new charges against detained former PM Khaleda Zia.
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The chance to see in Bangladesh

Saturday, February 23rd 2008, 12:00

Claudia Hammond discovers how the four million people living on the banks and islands of the Brahmaputra river get their healthcare.
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Hasina given hospital treatment

Thursday, February 21st 2008, 10:27

The former Bangladeshi PM, Sheikh Hasina is taken to hospital for treatment for high blood pressure, officials say.
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Dhaka needs 'own democracy'

Wednesday, February 20th 2008, 18:10

The chief of the Bangladesh army, Gen Moeen U Ahmed, says the country needs its own brand of democracy.
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Taslima Nasreen's visa extended

Friday, February 15th 2008, 5:49
related countries: India

Indian authorities extend controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen's visa for another six months.
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Bangladesh told to tackle torture

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 11:05
related countries: United States

A US-based rights group urges Bangladesh's caretaker government to end torture "endemic" to the country.
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Rats destroy crops in Bangladesh

Friday, February 8th 2008, 8:18

A plague of rats destroy the crops of tens of thousands of people living in Bangladesh's remote Chittagong Hill Tracts.
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Ex-Bangladesh PM's trial halted

Wednesday, February 6th 2008, 16:12

The Bangladesh high court rules that the corruption trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is unlawful.
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Bird flu spreads in Bangladesh

Monday, February 4th 2008, 14:38

The bird flu epidemic spreads to half of Bangladesh, in what officials say is a major blow to the poultry industry.
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Ex-Bangladesh PM's trial starts

Wednesday, January 30th 2008, 16:15

The much-delayed extortion trial of the former Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, formally begins.
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Bangladesh teachers are sentenced

Tuesday, January 22nd 2008, 10:16

Three Dhaka university professors accused of inciting violence in August are sentenced to three years in jail.
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Dhaka teachers are cleared

Monday, January 21st 2008, 17:48
related places: Dhaka

Four Dhaka university teachers accused of inciting violence in August are lilely to be freed imminently, officials say.
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Grim life for Bangladeshi prostitutes

Thursday, January 17th 2008, 10:45

Claudia Hammond reflects on her meeting with women who work in what is thought to be the world's largest brothel.
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Sheikh Hasina trial delayed

Thursday, January 17th 2008, 10:08

A Bangladeshi court adjourns the trial of the former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, who is accused of extortion.
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Bangladeshi court charges ex-PM

Sunday, January 13th 2008, 12:25

A Bangladeshi court formally charges the former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, with extortion.
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Cricket: NZ tighten grip on Test

Sunday, January 13th 2008, 6:50
related countries: New Zealand
related places: Wellington

Stephen Fleming and Daniel Vettori come close to centuries as New Zealand pile the pressure on Bangladesh in Wellington.
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Cricket: NZ tighten grip on Test

Sunday, January 13th 2008, 6:50
related countries: New Zealand
related places: Wellington

Stephen Fleming and Daniel Vettori come close to centuries as New Zealand pile the pressure on Bangladesh in Wellington.
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Former Bangladesh minister jailed

Thursday, January 10th 2008, 12:35

A court in Bangladesh jails former minister Salahuddin Ahmed for seven years for corruption offences.
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