Execution of two Bangladeshis in Mecca: Dhaka seeks explanation from Saudi ambassador
DHAKA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday (Oct 18) sought an explanation from Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdullah Zafer H Abiyah over the recent execution of two Bangladeshi nationals in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
10 killed as fire guts a beach resort
A fire gutted a beach resort in southeastern Bangladesh, killing 10 people and injuring four, an official said
Six killed in fire at beachfront resort in Bangladesh tourist hub
DHAKA: (Bernama-dpa) At least six tourists have been killed in a fire at a seaside resort in the south-eastern Bangladeshi district of Cox's Bazar, the country's largest travel destination, officials said on Saturday (Oct 17), reported German Press Agency (dpa)
Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshis for ‘immoral act’
DHAKA: Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals on Wednesday (Oct 14) after convicting them of what authorities described as an "immoral act" inside a mosque in Makkah.
Two arrested for trafficking locals to fight in Russia’s war
Authorities have arrested two people suspected of luring locals and sending them to Russia to act as "bait" in Moscow's war against Ukraine, police said.
Bangladesh arrests two for trafficking locals for Russia war effort
DHAKA: Authorities in Bangladesh have arrested two people suspected of luring locals and sending them to Russia to act as "bait" in Moscow's war against Ukraine, police said Wednesday (Oct 14).
Bangladesh continues talks with IMF for fresh loans
BANGKOK: Bangladesh is continuing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure support from the multilateral lender in the current fiscal year (FY2026-27) to tackle economic uncertainties stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.
Visa clock ticks for Saudi Arabia-bound Bangladeshi workers; nearly 3,000 passengers affected by Riyadh airport closure as migrants face job deadlines, uncertainty
DHAKA: Having spent Tk 3.5 lakh to secure a job in Saudi Arabia, Mohammad Hasan was all set to leave Bangladesh Sunday (Oct 11) afternoon.
Bangladesh arrests four on sedition charges after portrait defaced
DHAKA: Police arrested four people on sedition charges in Bangladesh's capital on Sunday (Oct 11) over allegations they had defaced a portrait of the Nobel laureate and writer Rabindranath Tagore.
Bangladesh condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airport that killed two nationals
DHAKA: Bangladesh has strongly condemned a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which killed two Bangladeshi nationals and injured several others, many critically, on Saturday (Oct 10)
