Keyword: bangladesh

Video: There's a School on a Solar Panel-Powered Boat in Bangladesh? Yep!

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Filmmaker Glenn Baker hopes to re-frame American views of the South Asian region through Easy Like Water, a documentary about a Bangladeshi architect's quest to bring education to flooded areas of his homeland.

October 30th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Video: Meena, India's Dora the Explorer, Helps UNICEF Promote 'Child Rights'

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An activist cartoon character is promoting awareness of critical public health issues across South Asia.

October 5th by Farisa Khalid | Comments

Photo of the Day: The Daredevil Sleeps in Bangladesh

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A young boy takes a nap on the rails in Dhaka, Bangladesh on September 21, 2012. (B atulTheGreat/Flickr)

October 3rd by Anne Zhou | Comments

Prime Minister of Bangladesh: Climate Change 'Disastrous' for Developing Countries

Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, addresses Asia Society New York at the launch of the Climate Vulnerability Monitor on September 26, 2012.

In New York, top officials help launch a comprehensive new report about the countries on the front lines of climate change.

September 26th by Liz Flora | Comments

Photo of the Day: Colorfully Decrepit in Bangladesh

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Residents of a slum apartment complex stand watchful in Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 25, 2012. (Zoriah/Flickr)

September 7th by Tahiat Mahboob | Comments

Slideshow: What's On the Ramadan Iftar Menu in Asia?

Kueh lapis is a layered glutinous steamed cake that is abundant all over Singapore. (multheme/Flickr)

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During the Islamic month of Ramadan, Muslims break the fast with iftar, an evening meal taken after sunset. We take a look at some of the dishes typically served in different parts of Asia.

August 16th by Aarti Chawla | Comments