Bangladesh
Businesses on Edge Amid Wave of Fires and Labour Unrest In Bangladesh
A wave of fires, strikes, and tariff hikes has disrupted operations at Chattogram Port, shaking business confidence across Bangladesh’s economy.
Bangladesh
Ship Sinks with 1,200 Tons of Raw Materials at Chattogram Port
A cargo vessel carrying 1,200 tons of ball clay sank near Chattogram Port after an engine malfunction. No casualties were reported.
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Police Crack Down on Teachers’ Protest Outside National Press Club, Dhaka
Police in Dhaka used batons, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse MPO-listed teachers demanding higher allowances. Protesters vowed to continue their sit-in.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Kala-azar Tragedy: ‘Flour Capsules’ and a Decade of Impunity That Claimed 289 Lives
A government initiative to eradicate kala-azar turned into a deadly scandal in 2008 when Popular Pharmaceuticals distributed fake Miltefosine capsules, leading to 289 deaths.
Bangladesh
Police Arrest 30 in Dhaka Amid Awami League Processions
Police detained 30 people and recovered crude bombs during Awami League processions in Dhaka’s Farmgate and Tejgaon, raising concerns over political unrest.