Bangladesh

Bangladesh strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Bangladesh strongly condemned recent Israeli military strikes on Iran, calling the actions a serious violation of Iran's sovereignty and a breach of the United Nations Charter and international law.

4 feared dead in Bangladesh tanker explosion

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – At least four crew members were feared dead after a tanker caught fire following a blast this morning at Chattogram port in Bangladesh.

Iran sympathizes with families of flood victims in Bangladesh

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson expressed his sympathy and condolences to the government and the nation of Bangladesh after the massive flood affected more than 5.2 million people in that country.

Flood in Bangladesh

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – At least 20 people have died and more than 5 million have been injured due to floods caused by monsoon rains and overflowing rivers in Bangladesh.

Stop violence against Rohingya Muslims: UN

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – On the anniversary of the forced displacement of the Rohingya people in Myanmar, UN Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric called on all parties to the conflict to end violence and ensure the protection of civilians.

Sheikh Hasina hints at US role in her downfall

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her first public statement since her ouster, cites distorted statements and foreign pressures, especially the US in her resignation.

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Iran welcomes formation of interim government in Bangladesh

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Iran welcomes the formation of the interim government in Bangladesh.

Nobel laureate to head Bangladesh interim gov’t

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will serve as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, local media reported early Wednesday.

At least 24 burnt alive by mob in hotel in Bangladesh

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – At least 24 people, including an Indonesian national, were burnt alive by a mob in Bangladesh at a starred hotel owned by a leader of Awami League party.

Bangladesh parliament dissolved

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday dissolved the 12th parliament that was formed through the January 7 national election amid the opposition boycott of polls.

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Iran hopes stability returns to Bangladesh ASAP

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani has expressed hope that stability returns to Bangladesh as soon as possible.

Bangladesh PM flees to West Bengal in India amid clashes

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the capital Dhaka amid violent protests, a source close to the embattled leader told.

93 killed as Bangladesh protesters demand PM resign

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – At least 93 people have been killed, including 14 police officers, and more than a thousand others injured in violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police in Bangladesh.

Tehran, Dhaka emphasize broadening trade ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of industry, mine and trade stressed the need to enhance trade and economic cooperation between Iran and Bangladesh.

Cyclone Remal death toll rises to 10 in Bangladesh

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The death toll from Cyclone Remal, which smashed into low-lying areas of Bangladesh last night, has risen to at least 10 people, officials said.

Bangladesh governing party’s MP found murdered in India: min

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – A member of Bangladesh’s governing party has been found murdered in the Indian city of Kolkata, more than a week after he went missing, Bangladeshi Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said.

Iran FM terms supporting Palestine as global demand

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in a meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart Mohammed Hasan Mahmud, described supporting Palestine and confronting the Zionist regime’s crimes as global demand.

Bangladesh building fire kills 45, injures dozens

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – A massive blaze in a six-storey shopping mall in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, has killed at least 45 people and wounded dozens.

Raeisi congratulates Sheikh Hasina Wajed on her new PM term

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Raeisi congratulated "Sheikh Hasina Wajed" on the beginning of her new prime ministership term in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina wins 4th consecutive term

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured her fourth straight term in the general elections after a campaign marred by violence amid a boycott call from the main opposition party.

Bangladesh holds general elections amid opposition boycott

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – People in Bangladesh will be voting on Sunday in the general election amid boycott call by the country's main opposition, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

Bangladesh discovers new oil, gas reserves: Roundup

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Bangladesh has announced the discovery of new oil and gas reserves in its northeastern Sylhet region.

5.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Bangladesh

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – An earthquake jolted Bangladesh on Saturday morning, sending tremors that were felt across the country. No damage or injuries were immediately reported.

7 killed as cyclone Midhili lashes Bangladesh

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Seven people died in Bangladesh due to the impact of cyclone Midhili, which has lashed the South Asian country with heavy rain and strong wind, according to local official sources.

20 killed in Bangladesh train accident

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – At least 20 people have been killed and dozens injured after a cargo train collided with a passenger train in Kishoreganj’s Bhairab, authorities say, fearing that the death toll may rise further.

Iran women's Kabaddi team defeat Bangladesh in Asian Games

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s Kabaddi team achieved its second victory in the 2022 Asian Games underway in China's Hangzhou by beating Bangladesh.

Tehran voices readiness to share capabilities with Bangladesh

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has voiced the Islamic Republic's readiness to share its capabilities and capacities with Bangladesh.

55 killed in Bangladesh floods in August: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – At least 55 people have been killed by two weeks of torrential rains causing floods and landslides in southeast Bangladesh, news media reported.