The average number of new cases has risen to the highest since February, signaling a new wave. The country’s health system nearly collapsed in August.
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Bangladesh Sees Jump in Covid Cases Before Eid Celebrations
The average number of new cases has risen to the highest since February, signaling a new wave. The country’s health system nearly collapsed in August.
Bangladesh Floods Cause Death and Destruction in Sylhet
South Asia is used to downpours, and occasional floods, during monsoon season. But this year’s flooding has been extreme, especially in Bangladesh.
Ruinous Flooding in India and Bangladesh Kills at Least 116
In regions of the two countries still reeling from flooding in May, monsoon rains brought more misery, with hundreds of thousands of people evacuated and communications cut.
Your Monday Briefing: Russia Encircles Sievierdonetsk
The last Ukrainian-held city in Luhansk is teetering on the brink.
Protests Over Prophet Muhammad Comments Turn Deadly in India
Two young protesters were killed in eastern India on Friday amid demonstrations by Muslims across South Asia.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine’s Strategic Dilemma
Plus Israel’s unsteady government and Bangladesh’s unfolding fire disaster.
Bangladesh Firefighters Unaware of Chemicals Stored at Shipping Container Depot
Nine firefighters were among at least 41 people killed in a blaze and a subsequent series of explosions.
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.
Your Monday Briefing: Australia’s New Leader
Plus President Biden’s trip to Asia and catastrophic floods in India and Bangladesh.