Shamim Ahmed, a prominent student leader in Bangladesh, was brutally beaten to death at Jahangirnagar University in Dhaka, allegedly in retaliation for his involvement in attacks on protesters during the recent movement that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last month. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ahmed, a key figure in the student wing of … Read more
Global protests in 2024 are driven by economic hardship, governance issues, and dissatisfaction with policies, leading to widespread unrest in countries like Kenya, Nigeria, India, Bangladesh, Venezuela, and the UK. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the second half of 2024 unfolds, a wave of protests is sweeping across countries worldwide, with notable unrest in Nigeria, … Read more
At least 80 people were killed in Bangladesh on Sunday during escalating clashes between police and anti-government protesters. Eko Hot Blog reports that the unrest follows student leaders declaring a campaign of civil disobedience to demand Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. Thirteen police officers lost their lives when thousands attacked a police station in Sirajganj … Read more
Nigeria’s current minimum wage of N30,000 ($77) was signed into law in 2019 In the light of recent hike in food prices, their has been calls for minimum wage review by labour unions. Globally, Nigeria currently ranks among list of countries with lowest wage structure. Eko Hot Blog reports that the minimum wage debate … Read more
A 17-year-old pupil from Ondo State, Philip Solomon, has set a new Guinness World Record for the most skips on one foot in 30 seconds. Achieving 153 skips and surpassing the previous record of 145 held by Rasel Islam of Bangladesh. Guinness World Records officially confirmed Solomon’s achievement four months after his attempt. EKO HOT … Read more
The taskforce consists of eight members tasked with reshaping the global urban sanitation agenda. The Lagos water regulatory body’s boss was said to have been nominated to serve on the taskforce due to her “laudable work.” The taskforce has representatives from six other countries. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Water Association (IWA) has … Read more
Police are investigating if the fire was an act of sabotage One man has been detained The blaze started at about 14:45 local time Sunday Eko Hot Blog reports that Bangladesh authorities are investigating the cause of a massive fire in a Rohingya refugee camp which has left 12,000 people without shelter. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly … Read more
A plane crash killed 40 people in Nepal on Sunday. The aircraft was conveying 72 people. Authorities are yet to find survivors. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nepal authorities have confirmed the death of at least 40 people after an aircraft crashed in the country on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Couple For Brutally Beating … Read more
Major high street fashion brands have paid factories in Bangladesh less than the cost of producing their clothes, researchers claim. Eko Hot Blog reports that a survey of 1,000 factories found many were paid the same prices as before the pandemic two years ago – despite soaring costs of materials. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of … Read more
Some commuters in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, now have an easier route to work after the first phase of a long-awaited metro system finally opened. Eko Hot Blog reports that the car-clogged roads infuriate locals in one of the world’s most densely-populated cities, where more than 20 million people live. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps … Read more
“I was treated like an animal in a zoo. I was permanently blindfolded – the only time they removed my handcuffs from behind my back was to eat.” Eko Hot Blog reports that Bangladeshi journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol, known as Kajol, says he was held in an underground cell for 53 days, where he alleges … Read more
Some Nigerians in Bangladesh have raised alarm over the injustice and inhumane treatment that are being meted out to them by authorities in the Asian country. A newspaper in Bangladesh had recently called for the banning of Nigerians from entering the country, citing alleged criminality and illegal immigration. But speaking with an online magazine, Nigerian … Read more
Bangladesh has executed a military captain less than a week after he was arrested after nearly 25 years on the run over the assassination of the country’s founding leader, a minister said Sunday. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was killed along with most of his family in a military coup … Read more