South China - October 18, 2026

Dhaka and Seoul Pledge Stronger Ties in Defense, CEPA Agreement and Rohingya Assistance

South Korea has welcomed Bangladesh’s intent to strengthen bilateral defense ties and expressed readiness to explore opportunities for expanded cooperation in mutually agreed sectors, including training, capacity-building, and peacekeeping.

Traditional Boat Race Held on Buriganga

A vibrant and traditional boat race was hosted on the Buriganga River on Friday to celebrate the 416th anniversary of Dhaka as part of the month-long ‘Hridoye Dhaka 416’ festival,

South Korea Summer Heat Wave Claims 16 Lives and Sickens over 2,000

A severe summer heat wave sweeping across South Korea has resulted in 16 deaths so far this year, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Interior and Safety

Dhaka Ranks as South Asia’s Most Crime-Prone City

The capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, has emerged at the top among major South Asian cities in terms of crime rates, while its security system has been identified as critically fragile. This

Rising Temperatures Threaten 31 Million South Asian Jobs Annually: World Bank

Escalating heat levels are draining South Asia of output equivalent to nearly 31 million full-time positions each year and threaten to shrink the regional economy by almost 7 percent by

6 Bangladeshis Killed, One Injured in South Africa Shop Blaze

Six Bangladeshi expatriates lost their lives and another sustained critical injuries following a devastating fire at a retail establishment in Queenstown, located in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, early Tuesday. The

South Asian Giants Secure Direct Quarterfinal Entry for Asian Games 2026 Cricket

Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have been granted direct entry into the men's cricket quarterfinals at the 2026 Asian Games. The men's T20 tournament is scheduled to kick off

Scam Losses in Asian Regions up to $114 bn in 2025: UN

Victims of transnational online scams in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand lost up to $114.1 billion last year, a UN report said Tuesday, with estimated losses at

South Africa on Edge Amid Anti-Migrant Protests

Anti-immigrant groups set June 30 as an unofficial "deadline" for undocumented migrants to leave, with protests taking place across South Africa. Across South Africa, thousands of demonstrators converged in various locations

Government Initiatives Multiply to Alleviate Dhaka's Waterlogging

The government has directed relevant authorities to reclaim occupied canals, construct planned drainage systems, and remove polythene and waste from drains and box culverts to mitigate the capital's waterlogging crisis.

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