Bangladesh Mosque Gas Explosion Leaves 12 Dead
A suspected gas explosion tore through a Bangladesh mosque killing at least 12 people while dozens suffered life-threatening burns, police said Saturday.
Bangladesh, Zanjan Province Explore Ways for Cooperation
In a meeting between Bangladesh Ambassador to Tehran Gousal Azam Sarker and Zanjan Province Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mine and Agriculture, both sides explored ways for economic cooperation.
Flooding Affecting 4.8 Million in Bangladesh, Leaving 41 Dead
Widespread flooding triggered by monsoons rain is worsening in Bangladesh, officials said on Wednesday, as they noted that the waters had affected more than 4.8 million people.
Tehran, Dhaka Call for Joint Investments
Chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Mr. Gholam-Hossein Shafei and Bangladesh Ambassador to Tehran Gousal Azam Sarker met on Saturday and during the meeting both sides called for boosting cooperation and joint investment between both states.
Over 1 Million Dispersed in Bangladesh amid Floods Worsen
Heavy flooding is worsening in parts of Bangladesh, with over 1 million villagers marooned or leaving their homes for higher ground along with their cattle and other belongings.
Ferry Accident Left 23 Dead in Bangladesh
Twenty-three people died and dozens more were missing on Monday after a ferry capsized in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka following an accident with another ferry.
Cyclone Hits India, Bangladesh, Leaving 22 Dead
A powerful cyclone ripped through densely populated coastal India and Bangladesh, blowing off roofs and whipping up waves that swallowed embankments and bridges.
Another Fire at Rohingya Camp in Bangladesh
A second fire in less than a week occurred Sunday in cramped Rohingya settlements in Bangladesh’s southern district of Cox’s Bazar, according to authorities.
Rohingya Refugees Floating at Sea Land on Bangladesh Island
At least 29 Rohingya refugees from a fishing boat floating for weeks in the Bay of Bengal have landed on an island in southern Bangladesh, officials said Sunday.
Bangladesh Slum Fire Leaves Many People Homeless
A massive fire ripped through a slum on Wednesday in Bangladesh’s capital of Dhaka, leaving thousands of people homeless.