Security forces stand guard in Dhaka during a strike called by Jumaat-e-Islami in protest against the court ruling. Photograph: Munir Uz Zaman/AFP/Getty … [Read More]

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30-member preliminary squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand by two on Thursday. There are, however, several changes from the the previously announced squad, with left-arm … [Read More]

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There will be no chief selector, though, for now. Bashar and Abedin, both former captains, will report directly to the chairman of the BCB's cricket operations committee until the board … [Read More]

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Most Bangladesh garment factories reopened Thursday after five days of violent protests, following a promise of a wage rise for workers and a warning of a tougher crackdown on unrest.Thousands of textile workers turned up for their shifts as a union leader said they were now "convinced" the government would raise wages for the country's [...]

Bangladesh clothing factory forced to shut down after it was declared unsafe by inspectors has denied there is any risk to the building's 5,000 workers.Western retailers … [Read More]

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Bangladesh 's government deployed paramilitary troops in the industrial belt of Gazipur to deter further protests as garment factories reopened after five days of violent demonstrations. "The situation is now relatively calm," Mostafijur Rahman, additional superintendent of police for Gazipur district, said in a phone interview. Television footage showed [...]

World Bank supports Bangladesh to better combat money laundering 2013-09-26 11:49:43 World Bank supports Bangladesh to better combat money laundering DHAKA, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) — The World Bank has been supporting the Bangladeshi government in strengthening the country's efforts to better combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, said the [...]

Textile workers protesting about pay have been shot by security forces using rubber bullets. The police also used tear gas and batons against demonstrators who want a wage increase from EUR28 per month to EUR74 per … [Read More]

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The Chinese embassy in Dhaka hosted a reception on Wednesday to mark the 64th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China.Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jun hailed the Chinese- Bangladesh relations, pledging to work hard for the further development of bilateral ties and the friendship between the two peoples.Ruling Bangladesh Awami League [...]

DHAKA, Bangladesh - Police in Bangladesh used batons, rubber bullets and tear gas Wednesday to stop ongoing protests by garment workers demanding higher wages, while factory owners feared they may miss shipments to the United States and Europe. The fifth day of protests in two industrial districts near Dhaka, the capital, forced authorities to [...]