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A monsoon landslide at a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar district killed at least five children at an Islamic school. Rescue efforts continued as more rain was forecast, with prior landslides in the area having killed eight people. Authorities are relocating refugees from high-risk zones, but many resist leaving their homes.

Bangladesh is exploring its debut sovereign bond sale overseas, as reported from Dhaka.

Karachi was ranked 170th out of 173 cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index 2026, among the least liveable cities. It scored poorly in stability, healthcare, culture and environment, and infrastructure, with only education showing a relatively higher score. Cities like Dhaka, Tripoli, and Damascus ranked below Karachi, while war-affected Tehran and Kyiv scored slightly higher.

Bangladesh is strengthening ties with China while relations with India, which had turned frosty under the interim government, are improving.

Subhash Deuri, a 25-year-old law student at Jagannath University in Dhaka, was targeted by unidentified persons late on June 30, 2026, according to Bdnews24 media portal.

Bangladesh's ex-PM Sheikh Hasina claims she will return to Dhaka this year despite a death sentence in absentia for crimes against humanity. She fled to India in August 2024 after a student-led uprising ousted her, and in an interview with NDTV, she dismissed the verdict as 'politically motivated.'

A young activist and photographer has been creating portraits of disappeared activists and their families in Dhaka’s 'House of Mirrors' since before Sheikh Hasina’s fall. The article highlights the search for thousands of missing activists in the context of political events in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister suggests considering the Teesta water sharing deal under current circumstances, citing Mamata as a hurdle in negotiations. The FM also mentions discussing the issue with China during an upcoming trip, as Dhaka demands a greater share of Teesta waters.

Dinesh Trivedi, the High Commissioner-designate, has arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and emphasized the need for stronger India-Bangladesh cooperation in health, technology, and education.

Bangladesh aims to revive economic growth through record budget spending. The article mentions Dhaka, Bangladesh, as the location of the news.

The article critiques the global financial community's approach to sovereign debt crises, comparing it to fixing a broken thermometer by focusing on transparency and regulation. It argues that despite these measures, crises persist, as seen in locations like Colombo and Dhaka.

Bangladeshi diplomats highlight a trust deficit in India-Bangladesh relations, expressing that Dhaka anticipated reduced rhetoric on illegal immigration and greater attention to the renewal of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty.

India has deported nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since the BJP's victory in West Bengal, with the state government establishing detention centers for undocumented migrants and Rohingya refugees. The campaign aligns with the BJP's 'detect, delete and deport' policy, amid political tensions over immigration and deteriorating relations with Bangladesh following a 2024 revolution.

Six newborn babies died within hours of each other in the post-delivery ward of Ad-Din Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Health officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the deaths.

Bangladesh's potential purchase of a Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jet could escalate tensions with India, particularly in its northeast region. Pakistani media reports indicate the transfer of a fully operational simulator of the aircraft to Bangladesh, which is used for pilot training in combat tactics.

Bangladesh's central bank announced a $5 billion fund to stimulate economic growth while maintaining its main policy rate at 10% due to high inflation. The decision was made ahead of national elections, reflecting efforts to balance economic stability with political considerations.

Oil demand growth is facing its biggest hit since Covid due to an Iran supply shock, prompting Bangladesh Petroleum Corp to announce purchase caps for petroleum products. The move aims to combat panic buying and illegal hoarding amid global supply chain disruptions. This comes as motorcyclists queue outside petrol stations in Dhaka, Bangladesh.