Bangladesh

  • Sep 11, 2007
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BANGLADESH: Emergency rules are eased

The military-backed government today eased rules on the detention and trial of corruption suspects.

Bangladesh
  • Sep 3, 2007
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BANGLADESH: BNP leader joins long-time foe in jail

Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was today detained and remanded in custody pending an...

Bangladesh
  • Aug 27, 2007
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INDIA: Officials link blasts to 'foreign hand'

Security was high in Hyderabad today after two explosions at the weekend that left over 40 people...

India
  • Aug 23, 2007
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BANGLADESH: Army has growing, unpopular political role

The government imposed an indefinite curfew late yesterday in the capital and five other cities...

Bangladesh
  • Aug 21, 2007
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BANGLADESH: Students protest against troop presence

Student protests spread from Dhaka to Chittagong and Kushtia today, after clashes with police at...

Bangladesh
  • Aug 6, 2007
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SOUTH ASIA: Floods exacerbate regional tensions

Officials in India and Nepal today traded blame for catastrophic floods that are affecting...

South Asia
  • Jul 30, 2007
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INDIA: Delhi looks to neighbours to bolster trade

India has recently announced measures to boost trade with its neighbours, with whom its relations...

India
  • Jul 18, 2007
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BANGLADESH: Economy is under strain

The economy has sustained annual growth rates of around 5-6% for several years. However, a...

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