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Bangladesh student protests over jobs escalate, telecoms disrupted

Death toll expected to rise amid violence that has seen government buildings torched and telecommunications disrupted.

Al Jazeera

19 Dead In Bangladesh Clashes Over Job Allocations

Violent clashes in Dhaka, Bangladesh, highlight student protests over job allocations, urging dialogue and reforms to address underlying issues.

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Two die and thousands hurt in crackdown on Bangladesh student protests

Police fire teargas at university campuses as students demand end to discriminatory job quotas

The Guardian - UK

Bangladesh Shuts Schools Nationwide After Six Killed In Protests

Bangladesh ordered schools and universities around the country to close indefinitely on Tuesday after six students were killed in protests that prompted the mobilisation of paramilitaries to keep order.

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What’s behind Bangladesh’s violent quota protests?

Students demanding reforms in the quota system say they have come under attack from the government and its allies.

Al Jazeera

At least six killed in Bangladesh student anti-quota protests

Demonstrators demand end to scheme that prioritises families of veterans of 1971 independence war.

Al Jazeera

Violent clashes over quota system in government jobs leave scores injured in Bangladesh

Police and students say police fired tear gas and charged with batons during clashes between a pro-government student body and student protesters, leaving dozens injured at a university in Bangladesh

The Independent UK

River Ganges abruptly changed course after major earthquake 2,500 years ago

River’s main channel previously ran about 100km south of Dhaka in Bangladesh

The Independent UK

Coca-Cola ad in Bangladesh sparks backlash for ‘denying ties with Israel’

The commercial was briefly withdrawn before US-based firm put it back up as it battles calls for boycott amid Gaza war.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh’s ‘missing billionaires’: A wealth boom and stark inequality

A newly built residential complex is Dhaka’s most expensive building, highlighting the country’s economic disparity.

Al Jazeera

Socceroos overcome Bangladesh and ‘dangerous’ pitch to earn World Cup qualifying win

Visitors grind out a victory over lowly opponents in Dhaka but Graham Arnold says the playing surface was dangerous and ‘unacceptable’

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Socceroos scrap out 2-0 qualifying win over Bangladesh

The Socceroos have huffed and puffed their way to a scrappy 2-0 Asian World Cup qualifying win over Bangladesh in hot and humid Dhaka.

AAP

Irankunda to debut for Socceroos against Bangladesh

Coach Graham Arnold has confirmed teenage winger Nestory Irankunda will debut for the Socceroos in their World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

The Guardian - UK

Alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in water near Bangladesh garment factories

New study confirms huge concentrations of potentially dangerous PFAS in rivers, lakes and taps in Dhaka

The Times of India

Women's T20 World Cup 2024: India vs Pakistan on October 6 in Sylhet

MUMBAI: India have been clubbed with six-time champions Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Qualifier 1 in Group A of Women's T20 World Cup 2024. On Sunday, the ICC announced the groups and fixtures for the tournament.

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The Hindu

In poll season, the perils of scorching bilateral ties

While the Indian election season is relatively short, the consequences of sacrificing bilateral ties at the altar of domestic politics can linger

The Guardian - UK

Cars before people: how chaotic, polluted Dhaka is failing its elderly citizens

Pollution, traffic, noise – the busy streets of the Bangladeshi capital prohibit many who are ill or have limited mobility from leaving their homes, posing further risks to their health

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Bangladeshi hiker set to begin 12-year round-the-world walk on Friday

Saiful Islam Shanto plans to visit all 193 member countries of the United Nations

AAP

Sutherland saves Australia's day with bat in Bangladesh

Allrounder Annabel Sutherland has hit an unbeaten half-century to help bat Australia out of a hole and lead them to a 118-run victory over Bangladesh in Dhaka.

The Guardian - UK

Used, abused and deported: migrant workers land back in Bangladesh after Saudi dreams turn sour

As the Gulf kingdom bids to host a World Cup that will see its reliance on cheap foreign labour soar, planeloads of men already return daily to Dhaka, gaunt, dazed and broke

The Guardian - AU

Australia win first women’s one-day international against Bangladesh – as it happened

Solid knocks from Annabel Sutherland and Alana King followed by some relentless bowling set up 118-run win for Australia

AAP

Vlaeminck ready to end the injuries and stop self-doubt

Speedster Tayla Vlaeminck is on the verge of ending two years of doubt caused by injuries when Australia face Bangladesh in Dhaka.

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