Dhaka: Quick Facts

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Dhaka seeks ‘$250m’ ADB loan for Bangla AI, cybersecurity • Nov. 11, 2026, 6:45 AM ET (Daily Star)

Dhaka lost half of its waterbodies in 35yrs • Nov. 8, 2026, 10:42 PM ET (Daily Star)

Ibrahim strike gives Bangladesh 1-0 win over Bhutan in SAFF C'ship opener • Nov. 5, 2026, 11:04 AM ET (Daily Star)

Bangladesh garment factories close as workers clash with police in pay protests • Nov. 4, 2026, 8:37 AM ET (Toronto Star)

Bangladesh sets up wage board as garment workers’ unrest shuts factories • Nov. 1, 2026, 2:30 AM ET (Straits Times)

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