More than 20 dead, 50 missing after boat sinks in Bangladesh pond
Witness describes how two cargo vessels hit the passenger boat, which sank quickly.
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Covid-19 has slammed Bangladesh's hospitals. It's reopening anyway
New York Times: The government is lifting a lockdown despite warnings from health experts.
Journalist may face death penalty for alleged theft of govt Covid documents
Bangladesh journalists rally for Rozina Islam, claiming she was mistreated in detention.
Ferry sinks after colliding in Bangladesh; at least 25 dead
Official says rescuers have recovered 25 bodies from a river outside Bangladesh's capital.
Bangladesh's first transgender news anchor on air
After her first bulletin, Tashnuva Anan Shishir cried as her colleagues cheered.
'My heart sank': Mosque attack victim after Minister rejects IPT recommendation to grant residency
Injured man not on police list of official mosque attack victims to qualify for residency.
A quarter of Bangladesh is flooded. Millions have lost everything
New York Times: People least responsible for climate change are among those most hurt.
Big business in Bangladesh: Selling fake coronavirus certificates
New York Times: Hospital owner selling certificates saying people were coronavirus-free.
How NZ's Covid-19 death rate stacks up versus the world
Australia and NZ have the lowest Covid death rates in the OECD.
'Heart of gold': Black Caps legend's incredible act of kindness
Daniel Vettori's gesture to pandemic hit Bangladesh described as 'heart-winning'.
Recovery begins after storm ravages Indian, Bangladesh coast
Cyclone Amphan killed more than 100 and left millions displaced in India and Bangladesh.
'Economic and social slavery' - Auckland businessman remains behind bars
The Court of Appeal dismissed the legal challenge and condemned the businessman.
Covid-19: Garment workers seek unpaid wages as orders stop
Hundreds of workers who produce garments for global brands block a highway at a protest.
Woman gives birth to first child, a month later she had twins
The doctor said she had the rare condition that led her to give birth twice.
New York 'stabilising at a horrific rate', UK's Boris Johnson out of hospital
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the world.
Kiwi aid worker in world's largest refugee camp braces for outbreak
"We fear that it is a matter of time".
'Economic slavery': Businessman still owes staff $100k
Migrant workers at the Royal Sweets Cafe were paid just $6 per hour.
From Whanganui club cricket to being named in ICC Under 19 World Cup team
Canadian allrounder named beside players likely to become ODI stars and IPL millionaires
Now we're getting serious: New cricket academy established
The partnership is a first between the New Zealand Cricket Foundation and a school.
Mosque attack: Baby named after father she'll never meet
Wee girl Noor e Omar named after dad Omar Faruk and Masjid Al Noor mosque.
Couples kept apart in visa crackdown
The immigration minister says relationship visas can pose a significant fraud risk.
Wiped off the map? The world's sinking cities
Indonesia is about to relocate its capital. But it's not the only city in trouble.
How one billionaire could keep three countries hooked on coal for decades
New York Times: Why the world keeps burning coal despite the profound risk it poses.
Bangladesh grapples with country's worst dengue outbreak
The mosquito-borne viral infection has spread across Bangladesh.
Mosque baby tragedy: Girl to grow up without her daddy
Omar Faruk, who was shot dead on March 15, will never see his wee girl.
Lounge Check: Plaza Premium Lounge, in Bangalore
Winston Aldworth checks into the Plaza Premium Lounge, in Bangalore
Chess grandmaster accused of cheating on toilet
Police are investigating after Igors Rausis was caught "red-handed".
Bangladesh 'Tree man' begs for hands to be amputated
Online nicknamed 'Tree Man' is begging doctors to cut off his tree-like hands.
'We might die from overwork': Auckland couple jailed for exploiting migrants
The couple were also two of a handful of people ever charged with human trafficking in NZ.
ISIS bride could 'face death penalty'
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister says Britain is "responsible" for Shamima Begum.
Violence erupts as protesters mark May Day around the globe
Some protesters threw rocks, burned effigies of politicians and trashed cars.
Protests following burning of teen sex attack
Teenager was attacked because she had refused to withdraw her allegations.
Teenager burned to death at school
Teen who accused her headmaster of sexual harassment, has been burned to death.
Climate change threat to millions of Bangladeshi children
The lives and futures of more than 19 million Bangladeshi children are at risk.