Bangladesh

Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crisis

Bangladesh is heavily dependent on fuel imports and has been battered by price volatility and supply uncertainty from the Iran war.

S’pore sports fraternity hopes more will step up after SEA’s $50 million donation

FAS President Forrest Li addressing guests during the FAS Partner Appreciation Ceremony ahead of the Singapore Men’s national team match at the National Stadium.

Lions round off historic Asian Cup qualifying with 1-0 win over Bangladesh

Hariss Harun (back facing) and Irfan Fandi of Singapore celebrate after Harhys Stewart scores the first goal during the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh at the National Stadium on March 31, 2026.

Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis

FILE PHOTO: Motorists queue to refuel their motorcycles at a fuel station amid concerns over fuel supply amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain/File Photo

With fervent fan support, Bangladesh aim to spoil Lions’ Asian Cup party

Bangladesh footballer Hamza Choudhury (left) in action during a training session ahead of the Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore on March 31, 2026.

Back from injury, Ilhan Fandi vows Lions will still ‘go all out’ against Bangladesh

Ilhan Fandi (far left) of Singapore in action during a training session held at the National Stadium ahead of the Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh on March 31, 2026.

Bangladesh PM orders probe into measles outbreak

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed two senior ministers to travel across Bangladesh to assess the scale of the crisis and coordinate response efforts.

India's JioStar terminates Bangladesh IPL cricket broadcast deal, letter shows

Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Gujarat Titans v Chennai Super Kings - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - May 25, 2025 General view of fireworks inside the stadium after the match REUTERS/Amit Dave

Bangladesh turns off lights as Middle East war deepens energy crunch

Civil servants have been ordered to switch off the lights and turn down air-condtioning.

Bus falls into river while boarding ferry in Bangladesh, leaving 24 dead

A woman looks towards the bodies of the victims of a bus accident at a mortuary in Bangladesh.

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