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Dozen Killed in Bangladesh Lightning Strikes
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A deadly wave of lightning strikes swept across multiple regions of Bangladesh on Sunday, claiming 12 lives amid torrential rainfall, local media reported.
Bangladesh Looks to Turkey’s Governance Model for Inspiration
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Bangladesh has “a lot to learn” from Türkiye’s governance model centered on citizens, said Zahir Uddin Swapon during a ceremony in Istanbul celebrating Bangladesh’s Independence and National Day on Thursday.
Bangladesh Raises Jet Fuel Prices by Eighty Amid Global Supply Concerns
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Bangladesh has increased jet fuel prices by 80%, marking the second price adjustment in March, the national regulator confirmed on Tuesday.
Bangladesh Enacts 80 Percent Increase in Jet Fuel Prices
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Bangladesh has imposed a dramatic 80% increase in jet fuel prices, marking the second adjustment in March, the country’s energy regulator confirmed Tuesday.
VEON’s Banglalink to Bring Starlink Mobile to Customers in Bangladesh
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Bangladesh becomes the third market where VEON and Starlink Mobile partner on bringing direct-to-device satellite connectivity to users Dhaka, Dubai and New York, April 22, 2026 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” or,...
Bangladesh Appeals to US for Russian Fuel Imports Amid Mideast Tensions
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Bangladesh has approached the United States seeking authorization to import fuel oil from Russia, hoping to obtain a similar temporary allowance to the one previously granted to India as energy markets face disruption due to tensions in...
Scrap the Ban, Keep the Controls: CAPHRA's Message to Bangladesh
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAPHRA supports Bangladesh’s review of its sweeping 2025 ban on vaping and other emerging nicotine products as a chance to replace rushed prohibition with smarter, enforceable tobacco...
UN Taps Bangladeshi General to Lead UNFICYP
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(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced Wednesday the appointment of Bangladeshi Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam as the new Force Commander of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Minhazul Alam steps into...
UN Names Bangladeshi Major General as Cyprus Peacekeeping Chief
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The United Nations announced on Wednesday that Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam from Bangladesh has been appointed as the new Force Commander of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). He takes over from Major General...
Five Dead as Fire Sweeps Through Lighter Factory in Bangladesh
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A devastating fire tore through a tin-shed gas lighter manufacturing facility in Keraniganj, on the outskirts of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, Saturday afternoon, claiming at least five lives, according to an official statement.
Bangladesh Robber Spends Night Locked Inside Milan Bank Vault
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A 24-year-old Bangladeshi man was apprehended in Milan after spending nine hours trapped inside a bank vault he allegedly tried to break into, according to reports.
Bangladesh's Newly Elected PM Pledges to Safeguard Minorities
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pledged Wednesday to safeguard the country's religious minorities, placing the commitment at the forefront of his government's agenda in his first televised address since assuming...
Bangladesh’s New PM Vows Minority Protection
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Bangladesh’s newly elected prime minister, Tarique Rahman, has pledged to safeguard the country’s religious minorities, making their protection a top priority for his administration.
Bangladesh’s New PM Pledges to Safeguard Minority Communities
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Bangladesh’s newly elected prime minister has pledged to safeguard minority communities, identifying this as a key priority for his administration.
Bangladesh's Newly Elected Parliament Takes Oath
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A total of 297 newly elected lawmakers representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance were sworn into Bangladesh's 13th parliament on Tuesday, marking a decisive democratic turning point for a...
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Set to Assume Power Tuesday
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is poised to assume power on Tuesday following a commanding electoral victory last week — ending two decades in political wilderness and closing an 18-month chapter of interim rule that reshaped the...
Bangladesh Invites S. Asian Diplomats to Swearing-In of New Government
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Bangladesh has extended invitations to senior diplomats from South Asian nations to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the country’s newly elected government in Dhaka, following last week’s general elections, according to official...
Bangladesh's Nationalist Party to Form Government Sunday
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Bangladesh's opposition party has declared victory and pledged to install a new administration within days following Thursday's parliamentary elections—the nation's first democratic vote since mass protests toppled the Awami League regime...
Bangladesh Election Winner Calls for Solidarity
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), appealed for national cohesion on Saturday after his party secured a commanding majority in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Pledges to Form New Government After Election Victory
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party announced it plans to establish a new government by Sunday, following its victory in the first elections since the July 2024 uprising that removed the administration of longtime rival Awami League. “The...
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