Heartbreaking
One heartbreaking photo shows the depth of the crisis facing Rohingya refugees By Tara Francis Chan, Business Insider Australia From Business Insider A photographer in Bangladesh has captured the heartbreak of Rohingya Muslim refugees fleeing Myanmar. The image shows an…
At least 41 million people affected in floods in India, Bangladesh and Nepal, UN says
By Chloe Farand From Independent UK ‘We live in a global world and there is a lot going on out there at the moment but people should know about what is happening here,’ Red Cross worker says More than 40…
Heavy rains kill at least 48 in Bangladesh [updated to 68]
From The National UPDATE: Toll risen to at least 68 DHAKA // Heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 48 people in south-east Bangladesh, most of them buried under landslides, authorities said on Tuesday. Police warned the death toll would…
Toddler born with three legs going home to Bangladesh after surgery in Australia
From BBC A Bangladeshi toddler born with a third leg attached to her pelvis is returning home after successful surgery in Australia. Choity Khatun, who is three, was born with caudal twinning, meaning that part of a twin had developed…
Dna meets with civic groups on freedom of information
By RICARDO WELLS From Tribune242 A coalition made up of several of the country’s civic organisations yesterday met and discussed their issues with the revamped Freedom of Information Bill with Senator Branville McCartney yesterday. The coalition was led by Organisation…
Concern over Brexit in vulnerable Commonwealth states
From Caribbean News Now LONDON, England — Key industries in some Commonwealth nations could take massive hits if appropriate steps aren’t taken following the UK’s departure from the EU. The forecast over so-called Brexit comes from policy experts’ analysis in…
Virat Kohli Awarded ‘Man of the Tournament’ in World T20
By PTI From The New India Express OLKATA: India’s premier batsman Virat Kohli was deservingly awarded the ‘Man of the Tournament’ for his brilliant performance in the ICC World T20, that concluded, here tonight. This is the second successive time…
Ruthless Windies humiliate Bangladesh, win series
From Caribbean360 GROS ISLET, St Lucia, Wednesday September 17, 2014, CMC – A century from Shiv Chanderpaul, Sulieman Benn’s five wicket haul and three wickets from Jerome Taylor Helped, as West Indies ran rings around Bangladesh to win by 296…
The Editor Speaks: The end of the world is nigh
I have often heard that quote shouted loud and clear ever since I was a babe in arms and I have disregarded it with contempt. Until now. I don’t believe it but there is for the first time a doubt….
‘We didn’t stop the music’ says Grenada government following Windies ODI victory
From Caribbean360 ST.GEORGE’S, Grenada, Aug 26, CMC – The Grenada government on Tuesday distanced itself from a decision to stop the post game party after the second One-Day International (ODI) match between West Indies and Bangladesh at the national stadium…
