Al Jazeera’s Nick Clark meets with Sheikh Hasina the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and discuss the future of Rohingya refugees. Watch the full episode on March 11 at 4:30 GMT . Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish
Bangladesh has officially opened its longest bridge, linking the capital, Dhaka, and the southwest. The nearly $4bn project suffered cost overruns and delays after the World Bank pulled funding following allegations of corruption. The bridge was eventually funded domestically and built by China. Al Jazeera’s @Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Mawa, Bangladesh. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Bangladesh #PadmaBridge
Heavy rain in Bangladesh has unleashed devastating floods and landslides, leaving an estimated four million people stranded. It is the start of monsoon season in the region, which lasts until October. Bangladesh and eastern India are regularly affected by floods, but experts say climate change is making it worse and it is the poorest communities that are hit the hardest. Al Jazeera’s @Victoria Gatenby has the latest. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Bangladesh #India #Floods
0 Hundreds of people protested for the fourth day against the death of a writer inside a high-security prison in Bangladesh. The case has garnered international concern. On Monday, people gathered near the Home Ministry in the capital Dhaka, calling for an investigation and made other demands. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Dhaka. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Bangladesh #MushtaqAhmed #AbolishDSA
China is increasing its investments in Bangladesh, pouring billions of dollars into development projects. That is causing concern in India, a longtime ally of Bangladesh. Relations between the two countries have been strained by India’s controversial citizenship law which critics say discriminates against Muslims. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Dhaka, Bangladesh. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Bangladesh #BangladeshChinaRelations #BangladeshIndiaRelations
Nearly one-third of Bangladesh is currently affected by flooding, leaving two million people needing help. Many of those displaced are living in temporary shelters, while others are being forced to take refuge near highways or bridges. More than 100 people have died so far. Health officials say thousands have fallen victim to water-borne diseases. The government says it is prepared to deal with the situation. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Savar, Bangladesh. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Bangladesh #AsiaFloods #Monsoon
In Bangladesh, more than a dozen health workers have been arrested on charges of selling thousands of fake certificates claiming people are free of coronavirus. Corruption has only added to the challenge of fighting the COVID-19 outbreak. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Dhaka, Bangladesh. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Bangladesh #COVID19
A state funeral has been held in Bangladesh for former President Muhammad Ershad. The former general played a major role in politics for decades – leading the country for eight years after seizing power in a bloodless coup in 1982. He died last Sunday at the age of 89 and leaves behind a mixed legacy. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Dhaka, Bangladesh. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Bangladesh #HussainMuhammadErshad #AljazeeraEnglish
