Bangladesh Plane Crash: School Tragedy Claims 25 Lives
He had just finished writing a test when the plane crashed into the school. 14-year-old Farhan Hasan saw his best friend die. He died right in front of my eyes.
WorldHe had just finished writing a test when the plane crashed into the school. 14-year-old Farhan Hasan saw his best friend die. He died right in front of my eyes.
WorldAt least 27 people, among them 25 children, have been confirmed dead since a training plane belonging to the Bangladesh air force crashed into a school in the capital Dhaka on Monday, according to local authorities.
WorldAt least 19 people were killed when a training plane belonging to the Bangladesh air force crashed into a school in the capital Dhaka. Over 170 people were injured in the accident and at least 72 have been taken to hospital.
WorldHundreds of thousands of supporters of Bangladesh's largest Islamist party gathered in the capital on Saturday and demanded a review of the electoral system ahead of the election next year, as the country prepares for the election next year.
World politicsAysha was married off immediately after she got her first period. Rabeya was considered impure – and started missing more and more lessons. In Bangladesh, menstruation is still surrounded by prejudices and deeply ingrained taboos. But things are slowly starting to change.
WorldAysha was married off immediately after she got her first period. Rabeya was considered impure – and started missing more and more lessons. In Bangladesh, menstruation is still surrounded by prejudices and deeply ingrained taboos. But things are slowly on their way to change.
WorldBangladesh announces elections in April 2026. This is announced by the country's interim leader, the Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, in a televised speech to the nation.
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