82 die in Bangladesh ferry capsize

At least82 people were killed and over 100 others were missingafter a ferry capsized near the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka early on Sunday.The ferry got caught in a cyclone in Buriganga river in......

West Bengal: 5 Ganga Sagar pilgrims die in stampede

Five Ganga Sagar pilgrims, including a woman died in a stampede at a jetty at Kochuberia in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Sunday. District officials said two pilgrims died on......

Ferry with 250 passengers onboard sinks in Bangladesh

An overcrowded ferry with up to 250 passengers onboard sank on Monday in the Padma river in central Bangladesh, officials said. They said strong current in the turbulent river apparently upturned......

Hasina govt beefs up security for Hindus in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh government has assured the country's Hindu community of improved security following attacks on temples and pandals during Durga Puja celebrations. IMAGE: Devotees carry an idol of......