Story Archive
2024-07-21
The Supreme Court scaled back – but did not abolish – contentious quotas for government jobs.
2024-07-20
More than two dozen were killed in violent clashes in Dhaka.
2024-07-19
The nation’s physicians say proposal will prove expensive and undermine local expertise, but government says situation is critical.
2024-07-19
The death toll from clashes has risen dramatically as security forces struggle to restore order.
2024-07-19
A BenarNews journalist witnessed Border Guard Bangladesh members shoot three youths.
2024-07-18
Death toll climbs as anti-quota protesters accuse police and ruling party of stoking violence.
2024-07-18
The 36-year-old’s political journey has been marred by allegations of nepotism and dynasticism.
2024-07-18
Protests over a quota system for government jobs turned violent across the nation.
2024-07-18
Analysts expressed doubts if the proposed communication mechanism would ease tensions over the disputed waters.
2024-07-18
Monitoring will continue for decades while the contaminated waste is released from the Fukushima nuclear plant.
2024-07-18
After Manila, Hanoi is seeking the U.N.’s recognition of an extended continental shelf.
2024-07-17
Locals say the killed men were civilians, not West Papua National Liberation Army members.
2024-07-17
Sheikh Hasina delivers address after seven were killed protesting against quota system for government jobs.
2024-07-17
Lawmakers ask Biden for military, diplomatic and economic responses to help Manila in its dispute over Second Thomas Shoal.
2024-07-17
Thai investigators allege “culprit” took a fatal dose of cyanide in tea served to five others.
