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 29th 2009 – November 5th 2009
• October 28th 2009 – July 30th 2009
• July 22nd 2009 – April 10th 2009
• April 8th 2009 – February 28th 2009
• February 27th 2009 – December 31st 2008
• December 30th 2008 – November 10th 2008
• November 10th 2008 – June 27th 2008
• June 23rd 2008 – April 16th 2008
• April 14th 2008 – February 15th 2008
• February 14th 2008 – December 4th 2007
• November 30th 2007 – September 18th 2007
• September 15th 2007 – July 11th 2007
• July 8th 2007 – May 21st 2007
• May 18th 2007 – April 12th 2007
• April 11th 2007 – March 15th 2007
• March 15th 2007 – January 10th 2007
• January 9th 2007 – November 13th 2006
• October 30th 2006 – September 7th 2006
• September 6th 2006 – April 28th 2006
• April 26th 2006 – February 24th 2006
• February 16th 2006 – November 12th 2005

Bangladesh: news

India, Bangladesh resume train links

Sunday, July 8th 2007, 13:57
related countries: India
related places: Calcutta, Dhaka

The first train between India and Bangladesh in more than four decades arrives in Dhaka from Calcutta.
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UN expert in Bangladesh custody

Thursday, July 5th 2007, 13:48

A UN human rights expert charged with corruption in Bangladesh is remanded in custody.
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Cricket: Tigers on brink

Wednesday, July 4th 2007, 13:07

Kumar Sangakkara hits a double century as Bangladesh close the second day of the second Test 320 behind at 69-4.
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Cricket: Sri Lanka beat B'desh

Thursday, June 28th 2007, 5:29
related countries: Sri Lanka
related places: Colombo

Sri Lanka take just 30 minutes on day four of the first Test in Colombo to complete a crushing victory over Bangladesh.
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Minister convicted over alcohol

Tuesday, June 26th 2007, 11:32

A court in Bangladesh sentences a former minister to five years jail for possessing alcohol, officials say.
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Bangladesh minister is sentenced

Thursday, June 21st 2007, 16:36

The special anti-corruption court of Bangladesh hands down its first sentence to a former minister.
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US deports coup man to Bangladesh

Monday, June 18th 2007, 9:04
related countries: United States

The US deports a former Bangladeshi officer convicted for his role in killing President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
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Sri Lanka unhappy with Atapattu

Monday, June 18th 2007, 6:33

Sri Lanka may take action against Marvan Atapattu for opting out of their series against Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh casualties rise

Wednesday, June 13th 2007, 12:50

The number of people killed in mudslides in southern Bangladesh rises to at least 118, officials say.
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S Asian weather fatalities go up

Tuesday, June 12th 2007, 9:59
related countries: India
related places: At

At least 97 people are killed in mudslides in Bangladesh, while officials in India say a heat wave may be coming to an end.
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Mudslides kill many in Bangladesh

Monday, June 11th 2007, 16:11
related places: Chittagong

At least 79 people are killed in mudslides after heavy rain in the Bangladeshi city of Chittagong.
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Bangladesh pressed on UN expert

Thursday, June 7th 2007, 21:10

The UN seeks to clarify the fate of a human rights expert who is being prevented from leaving Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh ex-PM in murder probe

Tuesday, June 5th 2007, 12:45

Bangladesh police investigate whether former PM Khaleda Zia should face murder charges over a 2004 attack.
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Top Bangladeshi to stay in jail

Monday, June 4th 2007, 4:30

A senior Bangladeshi politician is detained in prison for a further 30 days following his arrest last month.
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Bangladesh interim head collapses

Sunday, June 3rd 2007, 7:33

The Bangladeshi interim leader Fakhruddin Ahmed faints while giving a speech near the capital, Dhaka.
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Former Bangladeshi ministers held

Tuesday, May 29th 2007, 11:51

Two former Bangladeshi ministers are arrested in a continuing crackdown on allegedly corrupt politicians.
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Three more top Bangladeshis held

Monday, May 28th 2007, 16:57

Three leading politicians in Bangladesh's two main parties are arrested in a continuing anti-corruption drive.
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Cricket: India dominate in Mirpur

Saturday, May 26th 2007, 11:57
related places: Mirpur

India hit 610-3 before declaring and reducing Bangladesh to 58-5 on day two of the second Test.
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Cricket: Kumble fit for key match

Thursday, May 24th 2007, 9:01
related countries: India
related places: Dhaka

India spinner Anil Kumble is ready to play in the second and final Test against Bangladesh, which starts in Dhaka on Friday.
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Jail term for Khaleda Zia adviser

Monday, May 21st 2007, 11:19

One of the most influential figures in the government of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is given a three year jail sentence.
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India put pressure on Bangladesh

Monday, May 21st 2007, 6:27
related places: Chittagong

India reduce Bangladesh to 49-3 at lunch after declaring on 387-8 in the first Test at Chittagong.
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