Bangladesh: Election Violence Feared

By Larry Habegger | November 14th, 2006 |

Thousands of protesters demanding election reform shut down transport networks in cities around the country Nov. 12 and closed the main port of Chittagong. At least one person was killed... [Read this entry]

Bangladesh: Peace Corps Pulls Out, Terrorist Leaders Arrested

By Larry Habegger | March 21st, 2006 |

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Authorities arrested five of the top seven leaders of a banned Islamic militant group (Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh) believed responsible for numerous bombings, striking a blow against terrorism, but one result has... [Read this entry]

South Asia

By Larry Habegger | June 14th, 2005 |

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The last year has seen a significant increase in threats and incidents targeting non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Individuals working for international aid and missionary groups have been attacked in several countries... [Read this entry]

South and Southeast Asia

By Larry Habegger | December 27th, 2004 |

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The tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake off the coast of Sumatra caused devastation throughout both regions and will have an impact on travel and tourism in coastal areas of... [Read this entry]

India, Bangladesh, Nepal

By Larry Habegger | July 12th, 2004 |

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The most destructive monsoon in many years has flooded vast areas of northeastern India, Bangladesh and Nepal, leaving more than five million people homeless. In Assam state alone some two... [Read this entry]

Bangladesh

By Larry Habegger | December 17th, 2003 |

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The U.S. State Department reported receiving information of several possible threats to the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka and other U.S. interests in Bangladesh, and encourages Americans to be especially vigilant... [Read this entry]

Bangladesh

By Larry Habegger | July 24th, 2003 |

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The American community in Dhaka, the capital, has been warned by the U.S. Embassy of death threats against Americans living near the U.S. Embassy. But regardless of your citizenship, if... [Read this entry]

Bangladesh

By Larry Habegger | July 7th, 2003 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has received death threats against Americans who live in residential areas near the Embassy. A warning from the Embassy reminds Americans that terrorists do not... [Read this entry]

Bangladesh

By Larry Habegger | August 20th, 2002 |

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Heavy monsoon rains have flooded large regions of Bangladesh and the Indian states of Assam and Bihar, killing more than 900 and displacing some 23 million people. Little relief appears... [Read this entry]

Bangladesh

By Larry Habegger | May 14th, 2002 |

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The May 3 ferry sinking in the Meghna River that claimed the lives of at least 370 people is a reminder of the dangers inherent in this sort of travel.... [Read this entry]

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