Bangladesh

Rohingya Refugees Welcome U.S. Calling Repression Genocide

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken made the announcement on Monday based on confirmed accounts of mass atrocities on civilians by the Myanmar military.
By Julhas Alam, AP

Massive Ferry Fire Kills Dozens In Southern Bangladesh

Many passengers jumped into the river to escape the fire, which left at least 39 people dead and 72 injured.
By ABDUR RAHMAN JAHANGIR, AP

Floods Hit Rohingya Refugee Camps In Southern Bangladesh, Forcing Thousands To Flee

In the past 24 hours, nearly 12 inches of rain fell on the camps hosting more than 800,000 Rohingya.
By AP

At Least 52 Dead In Bangladesh Factory Fire As Workers Locked Inside

The main exit gate of the factory, which processes juice, soft drinks and other foods, was locked from inside, a fire official said.
By AP

Fire At Rohingya Refugee Camp Destroys Hundreds Of Shelters

The devastating blaze in southern Bangladesh left thousands of refugees homeless, officials said.
By AP

Gas Explosion At Mosque Kills At Least 16 In Bangladesh

At least 16 Muslim worshipers were killed and dozens more injured after a pipeline exploded near Baitus Salat Jame Mosque at Narayanganj.
By AP

Virus Complicates Evacuation Of 2.6 Million People As Cyclone Slams India, Bangladesh

Authorities warned that Cyclone Amphan could wreck densely populated regions that are home to some of the most vulnerable communities in South Asia.
By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and JULHAS ALAM Associated Press, AP

How Aid Workers Are Preparing The World's Biggest Refugee Camp For Coronavirus

Over 1 million displaced Rohingya and the Bangladeshi community hosting them are vulnerable, and humanitarian groups helping the refugees face increasing restrictions.
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Pompeo Doubles Down On NPR Reporter Attack. No One Buys It.

Twitter critics called BS after the secretary of state indicated Mary Louise Kelly misidentified Bangladesh as Ukraine in the president's map challenge.
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War Crimes Court OKs Investigation Into Deportation Of Myanmar's Rohingya

International Criminal Court prosecutors will examine alleged crimes against Rohingya Muslims, but weren't authorized to investigate the accusation of genocide.
By Reuters