Tensions ran high in Ashulia, on the outskirts of Dhaka, on Monday as garment workers clashed repeatedly with police during protests over various demands. Police fired tear gas and sound grenades to disperse the demonstrators, while protesters set fire to a container-carrying vehicle belonging to a garment factory in the Narsinghpur area. The clashes began […]

An indefinite road blockade has resumed in Sajek, disrupting transport and worsening difficulties for local residents already struggling with shortages of essential commodities. The latest round of protests, organised by the Sajek Public Rights Protection Committee and the Karbari Association over five demands, began on Monday morning after a one-day suspension. The organisations have called […]

Nine people have been killed after a business jet crashed in a residential area of South Florida, close to US President Donald Trump’s Florida residence. The aircraft was travelling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas when it went down, bursting into flames on impact and causing extensive destruction at the crash site. The incident was […]

Tensions flared up again in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Sunday (2 November) as garment workers demanding higher wages clashed with police while attempting to occupy the streets. The confrontation triggered a series of chases and counter-chases, leaving the area tense and disrupting normal activities. The latest incident began at around 9.15am when garment workers gathered on […]

Garment factory workers blocked the Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Gazipur on Monday morning (2 November), demanding higher wages, causing severe traffic congestion and widespread disruption for commuters travelling to and from the capital. The demonstration took place in Gazipur, a major industrial area and an important gateway to Dhaka. The blockade brought traffic to a standstill […]