Overblown fears that the coronavirus could be transmitted through surfaces have created a stigma around handling nonhazardous trash, experts say. Some recyclable waste has been junked or burned.
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6 Sentenced to Death in Bangladesh for Killing of Gay Rights Activist
The activist Xulhaz Mannan, who had started a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender magazine, was hacked to death in a machete attack in 2016.
Bangladesh Reopens Economy Despite Covid Third Wave
The government is lifting a lockdown despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak could worsen.
Lightning Strike Kills 17 in Wedding Party in Bangladesh
More than a dozen people were injured, including the groom. The group was on its way to the bride’s house in a boat when the lightning struck.
Lightning Strike Kills 17 in Wedding Party in Bangladesh
More than a dozen people were injured, including the groom. The group was on its way to the bride’s house in a boat when the lightning struck.
Bangladesh Floods Leave Thousands of Rohingya Refugees Homeless Again
Heavy rains and landslides in Bangladesh have killed at least 11 Rohingya refugees and destroyed entire hillsides of shelters.
This Holiday Season: Cows, Goats and Buffaloes Delivered to Your Door
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, farmers and families in Bangladesh have turned to online marketplaces to buy and sell millions of animals for sacrifice during the festival of Eid al-Adha.
Rooh Afza Cools India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh alike enjoy the sweet and herbal taste of Rooh Afza, a beverage that has endured the region’s turbulent history. Now it is aiming for the palates of a new generation.
As Delta Variant Surges, Outbreaks Return in Many Parts of the World
The highly contagious Delta variant is on the rise, and countries that hoped they had seen the worst of Covid-19 are being battered again.
Spread of Delta Variant Prompts New Lockdowns in Asia
Australia, Bangladesh and Malaysia are among the nations scrambling to contain outbreaks as sluggish vaccination drives leave populations vulnerable.