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Economic tide is turning in Bangladesh

If there is one thing that can bring some comfort to the struggling Bangladeshi economy, it is good relations with India. Bangladesh should remember that Delhi’s backing, through easy supplies of essentials

October 9, 2026

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DP World Lands 15-Year Bangladesh Port Deal

The agreement between the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and DP World covers the New Mooring Container Terminal…reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh has signed a 15-year concession agreement with global ports operator

October 9, 2026

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Vaccine Delays Fuel Bangladesh Measles Outbreak

More than 32,000 suspected cases and over 250 deaths have been reported since mid-March, with children making up most of the fatalities….reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has intensified, with

October 8, 2026

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Attack, Threats, Fear: Bangladesh Press Under Pressure

Bangladesh’s Editors’ Council has condemned attacks and threats against journalists, calling for impartial investigations and exemplary action against those responsible…reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh’s Editors’ Council has condemned a series of

October 7, 2026

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India-Bangladesh ties back in focus

India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi held meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth in Delhi….reports Asian Lite News Desk India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh

October 7, 2026

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Bangladesh Urges UN To Step Up Rohingya Efforts

Bangladesh has called for stronger coordination with UN agencies as Dhaka seeks closer alignment between international programmes and its development priorities….reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening

October 7, 2026

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Dhaka Tops World Pollution Rankings

Dhaka recorded an AQI of 213 on Tuesday, placing Bangladesh’s capital at the top of the global pollution rankings….reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka was ranked the world’s most polluted

October 6, 2026

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Children Behind Bars? Rights Body Blasts Bangladesh Arrests

JMBF says 187 children were arrested in Bangladesh between April and September 2026, raising concerns over political arrests and use of anti-terror laws…reports Asian Lite News Desk An international rights organisation has

October 6, 2026

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Jaishankar Meets Outgoing Bangladesh Envoy

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Bangladesh’s outgoing High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah in New Delhi and appreciated his contribution to bilateral ties…reports Asian Lite News Desk External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on

October 4, 2026

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Bangladesh Opposition Ban Draws Scrutiny At Geneva Seminar

A Geneva seminar held alongside the UN human rights session raised concerns over Bangladesh’s political and constitutional situation…reports Asian Lite News Desk Concerns over Bangladesh’s political and constitutional situation were raised at

October 4, 2026

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