Staff at two leading Bangladeshi newspapers say they were "gasping for air" as protesters, roused by the death of a prominent activist, set their offices alight on Thursday. Sharif Osman Hadi, who had ...

Conditions attached to the International Monetary Fund’s loan programme are not suitable for Bangladesh’s economy and its people, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said yesterday.

Smoke engulfs the office building of Prothom Alo, a leading Bangladeshi newspaper, after rightwing mobs set in on fire in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on the night of Dec. 18-19, 2025. Credit: X/Bangladesh ...

Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran.

Dec. 19 (UPI) --Two newspaper offices were burned and journalists struggled to escape during protests in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday. The protests were in response to the shooting death of Sharif ...

Newspaper buildings were set on fire after the death of an activist who was attacked recently. Political leaders fear more violence could derail attempts to restore democracy. By Saif Hasnat and Alex ...

In a repeat of past experiences, India’s ties with Bangladesh, its immediate neighbour and strategic partner, are now ...

MIRPUR, Bangladesh (AP) — New Zealand's fast bowlers were clinical in high humidity in a 26-run victory against Bangladesh in the opening game of the three-match ODI series on Friday. Nathan Smith ...