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‘Grave Insult’: Teachers Slam Jinnah Portrait At Dhaka University

A teachers’ group in Bangladesh has condemned the installation of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s portrait at a Dhaka University archive. …reports Asian Lite News Desk A teachers’ group in Bangladesh has condemned the installation

September 16, 2026

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Bangladesh Sentences Seven Awami League Leaders To Death

Obaidul Quader and six senior Awami League leaders were convicted over violence linked to the 2024 student-led uprising….reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced seven senior Awami League

September 15, 2026

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China Tightens Grip On Bangladesh Trade Routes

China-backed roads, bridges and ports are strengthening Bangladesh’s trade corridors while expanding Beijing’s economic reach….reports Asian Lite News Desk China’s infrastructure investments in Bangladesh under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) are

September 15, 2026

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Rights Body Condemns Mass Arrests Of Awami League Leaders

Justice Makers Bangladesh in France says more than 200 Awami League leaders and activists have been arrested across the country…reports London Daily News Desk Justice Makers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), an international

September 15, 2026

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China’s growing infrastructure footprint in Bangladesh

Beijing is using Belt and Road funding to expand Bangladesh’s infrastructure, opening markets for Chinese goods while developing roads, bridges and ports that could strengthen China’s strategic influence in the Bay of

September 14, 2026

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Bangladesh Battles Deadly Measles Outbreak

Over 1.89 lakh people affected and more than 1,000 deaths reported as vaccination gaps fuel a major public health crisis…reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh is grappling with a major measles outbreak

September 14, 2026

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Bangladesh Misses BRICS Opportunity

The decision to skip the summit has raised concerns over Dhaka’s strategic approach to foreign policy and diplomacy….reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh’s decision to skip the 18th BRICS Summit in New

September 14, 2026

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Bangladesh records 1,165 suspected measles cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reports 1,165 suspected measles cases and seven suspected deaths in the latest 24-hour period, as the nationwide outbreak continues to spread…reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh recorded 29 new confirmed measles cases and 1,165

September 10, 2026

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Bangladesh Condemns Israel’s West Bank Settlement Expansion Plan

Dhaka says planned E1 construction violates international law and threatens Palestinian statehood…reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh has strongly condemned Israel’s plan to advance settlement construction in the E1 area of the

September 10, 2026

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India, Bangladesh hold talks to deepen defence cooperation

High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi and Bangladesh defence adviser discuss expanding military engagement…reports Asian Lite News Desk India and Bangladesh on Wednesday held talks on strengthening defence cooperation and expanding engagement between their

September 10, 2026

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