Bangladesh's garment worker unions have rejected a 56 percent minimum wage increase made by a government-appointed board on Tuesday, saying it doesn't cover basic living expenses. On Wednesday, clashes with police erupted in a garment industry hub on the outskirts of Dhaka, leading to the death of one worker.

Thousands of inflation-hit Bangladeshi garment workers have taken to the streets demanding higher wages. Factory representatives and workers' unions both say international fashion brands could help solve the problem.

Thousands of Bangladeshi garment factory workers have again taken to the streets to demand better wages and voice frustration with higher rent and bills. They're calling for the equivalent of 200 euros per month, with most currently earning 70 euros. Plus, the Bank of England holds its main interest rate steady at 5.25%, saying rates could stay high for an "extended period of time".

Following violent clashes in Dhaka that left at least one person dead, Bangladesh's main opposition party has called a nationwide strike for Sunday.

Opposition parties want a caretaker government to oversee the next parliamentary elections but PM Sheikh Hasina has repeatedly ruled it out. Violent clashes in recent days have sparked global concern.

The South Asian country, where dengue is endemic, is suffering the worst outbreak of the disease in its history.

Global leaders have condemned a litany of charges against Bangladeshi microcredit pioneer Muhammad Yunus as judicial harassment and warned of a larger threat to democracy. The government has rejected the concerns.

Protesters called on Prime Minister Hasina to step down and form a caretaker government to lead the country during next year's elections. Several Western countries have condemned Hasina's government over rights abuses.

Bangladesh is scheduled to hold general elections by January 2024, and observers say the EU has a key role to play in ensuring that the polls are free of electoral manipulation and misconduct.

Rohingyas living in Cox's Bazar are among those evacuated to safe shelters as the powerful storm crosses the eastern Bay of Bengal.

Deaths were reported in Myanmar after the storm tore down homes, trees and blew the roofs of shelters. Mocha is the most powerful cyclone to hit the region since 2007.