April is typically hot in South and Southeast Asia, but temperatures this month have been unusually high.
Tag: Bangladesh
Why the War in Myanmar Matters
A devastating, yearslong civil war is heating up, but it still hasn’t attracted broad international notice.
What Is Happening With the Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh?
Gunfights, kidnappings and homicides have become widespread in the refugee settlements in Bangladesh, as armed groups and criminal gangs have become more brazen.
Monday Briefing: Bangladesh’s Troubled Election
Plus why the first galaxies were banana-shaped.
Bangladesh Leader Headed to 4th Straight Term in Vote Marred by Crackdown
With the opposition in jail or off the ballots in a boycott, the prime minister for the past 15 years was expected to maintain her grip on power in what appeared to be a low-turnout vote.
Election Will Further Test Bangladesh’s Ailing Democracy
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to roll to a fourth consecutive term as the gutted opposition boycotts what it calls an unfair election.
Rohingya Refugees Stuck on Boats in Andaman Sea, U.N. Says
Two boats carrying about 400 people have been at sea for weeks, the U.N. refugee agency said, calling on nearby governments to rescue them.
Wage Hike Fails to Appease Protesting Garment Workers in Bangladesh
Unions in Bangladesh say a proposed wage increase falls short after a weekend of violent protests.
Train Collision in Bangladesh Leaves at Least 17 Dead
The accident, between a passenger train and a freight train, also injured over 100 people.
Tuesday Briefing: Hollywood Writers Reach a Deal
Plus fruits and vegetables for a new climate.