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Child Marriage Still Plagues Bangladesh

The UNICEF report highlights that Bangladesh has the highest rate of child marriage in Asia, with over 50 per cent of girls being married off before the age of 18 A recent

March 9, 2025

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Bangladeshis Fume Over Dhaka Attack

The mob, consisting of over 100 youngsters, ransacked the flat on Wednesday, alleging that Awami League workers were hiding inside…reports Asian Lite News A violent midnight raid by a mob, primarily composed

March 7, 2025

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Bangladesh, Pakistan discuss ‘positive momentum’ in ties

Top officials from both sides discussed the upcoming visit of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to Bangladesh. Pakistan’s Additional Foreign Secretary (Asia and Pacific), Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, held high-level meetings

March 6, 2025

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Fresh Protests Erupt in Bangladesh

The protestors gathered at the site of the incident and later marched towards the parliament building, demanding Chowdhury’s immediate removal…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh is experiencing a new wave of protests, with

March 4, 2025

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No Local Polls Before Nationals, Says Bangladesh EC

In recent weeks, BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and LDA have separately urged the Election Commission to hold national elections this year…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh’s Election Commission has ruled out holding local elections before

March 3, 2025

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South Korea Warns of Investment Risks in Bangladesh

South Korea has raised concerns over Bangladesh’s political instability, warning that ongoing uncertainty is discouraging foreign investment and slowing economic growth. Speaking at the Meet the OCAB event in Dhaka, organised by

March 1, 2025

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UN Chief Guterres Visits Bangladesh for Key Talks

Guterres started the custom of visiting a Muslim community during Ramadan when he was the UN High Commissioner for Refugees….reports Asian Lite News Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Bangladesh next month to

February 28, 2025

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Bangladesh: Madhur Canteen Turns Political Battleground

The image of the historical birthplace of student politics in Bangladesh has suffered a massive dent since the interim government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus took over…reports Asian Lite News The

February 27, 2025

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Guterres to visit Bangladesh amid tensions

UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Julie Bishop had visited Bangladesh ahead of the Secretary General visit. The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is likely to visit Bangladesh in mid-March amid political tensions

February 27, 2025

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Bangladesh Sees Crime Spike Under Yunus Govt

An analysis of monthly crime data over the past six years revealed that the highest number of mugging and robbery incidents in a single month occurred in January 2025….reports Asian Lite News

February 25, 2025

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