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Bangladesh Labor Protest Turns Deadly

Staff / Truthdig Dec 13, 2010 A labor struggle has turned violent in Bangladesh. In protests that have shut down factories in the southern part of the country, three workers have been killed and scores injured as police clashed with demonstrators demanding higher wages. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Banning the E-Messenger

Staff / Truthdig May 30, 2010 Following Pakistan's ban on Facebook last week, Bangladesh has become the second country to block the popular social networking site due to "objectionable" representations of the Prophet Muhammad and national political leaders. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

An Island’s Disappearing Act

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2010 A 30-year territorial dispute between India and Bangladesh was resolved this week when a tiny uninhabited island, known as New Moore Island to the Indians and South Talpatti Island to the Bangladeshis, up and disappeared (Ta-da!) due to rising seas. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cyclone Kills Hundreds

Staff / Truthdig Nov 17, 2007 A deadly cyclone that made landfall in Bangladesh on Friday has displaced hundreds of thousands and killed at least 2,300 (updated), a number that is expected to rise because thousands remain missing and the true extent of the damage has not yet been determined. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Massive Floods Threaten Millions in South Asia

Staff / Truthdig Aug 3, 2007 Floodwaters are threatening the lives of millions in South Asia, drenching parts of northern India as well as Bangladesh and Nepal, where aid organizations are scrambling to bring in food and other assistance before hunger and disease claim more lives. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )