Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is an emergency!

August 06, 2024 15:39 UTC

The death toll in the anti-government protests in Bangladesh on Tuesday (August 6, 2024) climbed to 440, with 100 more deaths reported after Sheikh Hasina fled the country, according to local media, even as efforts were on by the army to bring the situation under control in the violence-hit nation. The newspaper earlier reported the death of 98 people till 12 p.m. on Sunday (August 4, 2024). The total death toll stood at 114 on Sunday (August 4, 2024). "With this, the total death toll stood at 440 in 21 days from July 16 to yesterday,” the paper said. On the first day after the fall of Ms. Hasina's government, a tense atmosphere prevailed at the Secretariat on Tuesday (August 6, 2024), the paper reported.

August 06, 2024 15:25 UTC

With Sheikh Hasina’s unceremonious exit under military pressure, Bangladesh has descended into chaos. A wave of vendetta has been unleashed against ruling Awami League leaders and activists across the country, leaving hundreds dead. It is obvious that the Awami League, though technically still in power, has lost the plot and is not likely to figure in any post-Hasina dispensation that may emerge in Dhaka now. With Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, making it clear that his mother will not return to Bangladesh politics, the Awami League is clearly rendered leaderless, a ship without a captain. advertisementThese parties may also reach out to some Awami League dissidents who had personal popularity and mass appeal but were sidelined by Hasina’s ruling coterie.

August 06, 2024 15:22 UTC

DHAKA, August 6, 2024 (BSS) - The leftist parties brought out a processionand held a rally in the city's Purana Paltan area this afternoon forformation of the country's interim government. They have demanded to hold discussion with all political parties in thecountry. They also urged all to protect the countrymen and their assets aswell as to resist the miscreants. Coordinator of Bam Gonotantrik Jote and Basod General Secretary Bazlur RashidFiroz presided over the rally while CPB General Secretary Ruhin HossainPrince, Bangladesh Jasod standing committee member Dr. Mustak Hossain and BamMorcha leader Belal Chowdhury, among others, spoke at the meeting. Communist Party of Bangladesh President Shah Alam, Bangladesh JatiyaSamajtantrik Dal President Sharif Nurul Ambia, BASOD Assistant GeneralSecretary Rajekuzzaman Raton, Biplobi Communist League General SecretaryIqbal Karim Zahid, Ganatantrik Biplabi Party General Secretary Mosrefa Meeshuand Samyabadi Andolon Coordinator Suvransu Chakraborty, among others, werepresent.

August 06, 2024 15:02 UTC

In the video, Rathee praised Bangladesh for its development and happiness index. Poonawalla shared the video on X with the caption “Joker of the century!”In the 21-second video, Rathee applauded Bangladesh, stating that the country had set a very positive example for its neighboring countries. He said, “On several parameters, Bangladesh has either left India behind or is on its way to doing so. Hasina's residence Sudha Sadan and other establishments were attacked, vandalized, and set on fire in the capital. The residences and business establishments of ministers, party MPs, and leaders of Hasina's Awami League government were also attacked in Dhaka and outside Dhaka.

August 06, 2024 13:55 UTC





Bangladesh News LIVE | '20 Bangladeshi students studying in Gujarat safe, there's no problem': State Education MinisterAmid the ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh, Gujarat Education Minister Praful Pansheriya said that 20 students from Bangladesh who are studying at Gujarat University, sponsored by the Government of India, are safe. Pansheriya said that the responsibility for the security of all students has been taken up by the University and the Government of Gujarat. "CM Bhupendra Patel has informed the Education Department that 20 students (from Bangladesh), sponsored by the Government of India, are studying at Gujarat University. After the unrest in Bangladesh, MEA issued a rule. So, the VC held a meeting with all those students; all of them are safe," he said.

August 06, 2024 13:49 UTC

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August 06, 2024 13:08 UTC

At least eight people have been killed, and hundreds injured in Kushtia amid mass vandalism and arson attacks. Rafiqul Islam, an official of Kushtia General Hospital, said “Around 200 people of different age groups came to the hospital with injuries on Monday. Earlier, a group of people vandalised the Kushtia Model Police Station as clashes broke out between the agitators and police on Monday. Police used tear shells, rubber bullets, sound grenades and shotgun bullets to break up the crowd. Sprinters and rubber bullets injured hundreds of people in the clash with police.

August 06, 2024 12:48 UTC

Elevating its travel advisory to the highest ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ category, the U.S. State Department has also recommended the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members. Also Read: Bangladesh protests LIVE UpdatesOver 100 people have been killed in the violence across Bangladesh as chaos reigned supreme hours after Ms. Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled the country on Monday, amid signs of a return to normalcy. Travellers should not travel to Bangladesh due to ongoing civil unrest in Dhaka,” the State Department said in its advisory. “Violent clashes have occurred in the city of Dhaka, its neighbouring areas, and throughout Bangladesh, and the Bangladesh Army is deployed nationwide. Travellers should check with their airlines to confirm the status for future flights,” the travel advisory said.

August 06, 2024 12:46 UTC

Dragon boat racing arrived in Ithaca in 2004, when members of the Ithaca Asian American Association founded the Ithaca Dragon Boat Club after receiving two dragon boats from Dalian, China. Before dragon boat racing was a competitive sport, it formed part of a holiday — the Dragon Boat Festival. In dragon boat racing, everyone besides the drummer and steerer has the same role. According to Somchanhmavong, dragon boat racing was introduced to British rowers in Hong Kong while it was still under British control. While many Ithaca Dragon Boat Club members chose to pursue dragon boat racing for health, community and recreation, Somchanhmavong said that for others like herself, dragon boat racing also connects them with their cultures.

August 06, 2024 11:35 UTC

Hasina's residence Sudha Sadan and other establishments were attacked, vandalised and set on fire in the capital. The residences and business establishments of ministers, party MPs and leaders of Hasina's Awami League government were also attacked in Dhaka and outside Dhaka. According to local media reports, 119 people have been killed in the violence and attacks on Hindu temples and widespread looting in the capital and various other places. Earlier, the newspaper reported the death of 98 people till 12 pm on Sunday. However, the educational institutions in the national capital saw low attendance, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.

August 06, 2024 11:28 UTC

Four policemen among 7 killed in attack on police station in NoakhaliSeven people, including four policemen, have been killed in an attack at Noakhali’s Sonaimuri Police Station. Bakhtiar Uddin, the chief of Sonaimuri Police Station, was also shot five times. However, around 5:30pm some attackers began to throw bricks and stones at the Sonaimuri Police Station. A person was shot dead when police fired their guns from inside the police station. Almost every room inside the police station was vandalised and set ablaze.

August 06, 2024 11:09 UTC

Death toll climbs to 440 in Bangladesh protests; efforts on by army to bring situation under controlThe situation in Dhaka was largely calm on Tuesday after a day of unrest and a night of tension. Buses and other public transport were on the streets and traders were opening shops.

August 06, 2024 11:06 UTC

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August 06, 2024 11:05 UTC

Students have returned 40 weapons looted from the parliament building to security workers. Parliament Deputy Sergeant at Arms Tanvir Hossain could not be reached for comment. Students have returned 40 weapons looted from the parliament building to security workers. Many climbed the parliament building with flags, cheered while sitting in parliament seats, or smoked and took selfies inside. They entered many rooms in the parliament building.

August 06, 2024 10:51 UTC