Unions in Bangladesh say a proposed wage increase falls short after a weekend of violent protests.
Author: Saif Hasnat
Train Collision in Bangladesh Leaves at Least 17 Dead
The accident, between a passenger train and a freight train, also injured over 100 people.
Dozens Killed and Hundreds Burned in Bangladesh Depot Disaster
A fire set off a series of explosions, killing at least 49 people, including firefighters. Many others were in critical condition.
Four Sentenced to Death for Blogger’s Murder in Bangladesh
The victim, who had promoted secularism, was among several writers fatally attacked in the country in 2015.
Fire on Crowded Bangladesh Ferry Leaves Dozens Dead
Officials confirmed 35 deaths, but they said the toll was likely to rise as search and rescue continued.
Migrant Workers Flee Dhaka as Bangladesh Locks Down
Much of the public transportation system is already closing or closed, with new measures to control the spread of the virus scheduled to come fully into force on Thursday.