Tag: Bangladesh
At least 26 die when speedboat overturns in Bangladesh river
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A speedboat carrying about 30 passengers overturned after hitting a sand-laden cargo boat in a Bangladeshi river Monday, leaving at least...
Virus surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders
DHAKA, Bangladesh — India has tried to fight skyrocketing coronavirus infections by increasing its production of vaccines and banning their export, cutting off...
UN calls on countries to take action to prevent drowning
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly encouraged all countries Wednesday to take action to prevent drownings, which have caused over 2.5 million deaths...
UN: Increase in child migrants through dangerous Darien Gap
PANAMA CITY — The number of child migrants passing through the perilous Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama has risen dramatically, the U.N. child...