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Bangladesh university plans monument honoring July uprising victims
University of Dhaka will build a July Memorial Monument on its campus to honor those killed during the 2024 July Mass Uprising, university officials said.
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Bangladesh recorded its highest daily dengue admissions this year. One patient also died.
Bangladesh recorded its highest daily number of dengue hospitalizations this year as 546 patients were admitted across the country during a 24-hour period, health authorities said.
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Bangladesh proposes death penalty for enforced disappearance-related deaths
Bangladesh’s government has released a draft law proposing the death penalty or life imprisonment for the gravest cases of enforced disappearance, including cases in which a victim dies.
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Bangladesh expects new industrial zone to create 100,000 jobs. Officials are launching construction in Chattogram.
Bangladesh is launching construction of a Chinese-backed economic and industrial zone in Chattogram after the project remained stalled for about 12 years.
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Bangladesh gas shortage cripples factories and disrupts daily life
A gas shortage linked to a mechanical failure and fire at a floating liquefied natural gas terminal in Moheshkhali is disrupting factories, homes, refueling stations and power generation across Bangladesh.
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Charges accepted against Sheikh Hasina, 40 others over Shapla Chattar attack
International Crimes Tribunal Number 2 has accepted formal charges against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 others over their alleged involvement in the attack on Hefazat-e-Islam supporters at Shapla Chattar.
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Bangladesh researchers tested 34 toothpastes for microplastics. Most contained detectable particles.
A study has detected microplastics in 26 of 34 toothpaste samples sold in Bangladesh, prompting researchers to call for stronger testing requirements and regulations.
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Former Bangladesh president Sahabuddin moves to private Gulshan residence
Mohammed Shahabuddin left Bangabhaban, the official presidential residence, on Sunday, two days after resigning as president of Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh and Maldives discuss direct shipping link to boost trade
Foreign ministers of Bangladesh and the Maldives met in Male to discuss a proposed direct shipping link and broader cooperation to strengthen bilateral ties.
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Bangladesh fishers expected a strong hilsa season. Many are returning with empty nets.
Fishers across hilsa sanctuaries in Bangladesh’s Barishal division are returning with few fish during the peak monsoon harvest season, leaving thousands facing financial hardship.