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Malaysia

‘Don’t have a choice’: Rohingya child brides trapped in Malaysia’s refugee crisis

Rohingya girls as young as 12 are being forced into marriage in Malaysia, escaping dire conditions in Bangladesh refugee camp.

23 Nov 2024 - 5:00PMvideocam

India

Is revival of Pakistan-Bangladesh shipping route an ominous sign for India?

18 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Pakistan

Pakistan, Bangladesh reopen direct trade route after decades of ill will

18 Nov 2024 - 8:54AMvideocam

Protests around the world

Bangladesh’s Yunus urges ‘patience’ for election after 100 days in power

The Nobel laureate was appointed to lead the government as ‘chief adviser’ on August 9 following a student-led uprising.

17 Nov 2024 - 11:35PM

Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus addresses the Bay of Bengal Conversation (BOBC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Climate change

Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens

Scientists say changing weather patterns are creating ideal conditions for dengue to flourish and spread.

17 Nov 2024 - 3:47PM

Italy

Italian president tells Elon Musk to quit meddling in Italy’s domestic politics

The highly unusual statement from the Italian head of state came against growing tension between the ruling coalition and the judiciary.

14 Nov 2024 - 12:13AMvideocam

US presidential election 2024

Bangladesh’s Yunus could ‘bury the hatchet’ with Trump to advance ties

Yunus congratulated Trump on his election win, sending an ‘important signal’ for improved bilateral ties and cooperation, analysts say.

15 Nov 2024 - 1:11PMvideocam

Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government. Photo: AP

US presidential election 2024

Outside In | Does Trump’s election signal a crisis of legitimacy for democracy?

If the US is a bellwether for what is to become of democratic governance worldwide, then grounds for alarm are well founded.

9 Nov 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

US presidential election 2024

Trump uses Diwali message to attack Harris and pledges to protect Hindus

In a social media post directly to Hindu voters, the Republican nominee said he will strengthen ties with Hindu-nationalist Modi.

1 Nov 2024 - 5:14PMvideocam

Indonesia

6 dead as dozens of Rohingya refugees ‘stranded’ in Indonesia by traffickers

The Incident underscores the ongoing crisis faced by the Rohingya, who are fleeing persecution in Myanmar.

31 Oct 2024 - 4:43PMvideocam

Rohingya Muslims sit in a rescue boat as they are transferred to land from their boat that has been anchored in the waters off Labuan Haji, Aceh province, Indonesia, on October 24. Photo: AP/File

Protests around the world

Bangladesh faces political turmoil as doubts surface over Hasina’s resignation

Doubts persist over Sheikh Hasina’s formal resignation, which has sparked calls for fresh elections amid economic instability.

30 Oct 2024 - 7:25PMvideocam

Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Photo: AP

Protests around the world

Bangladesh plans to turn Sheikh Hasina’s former palace into a revolution museum

The museum will include a replica of the ‘House of Mirrors’ detention centre where the ex-leader’s regime tortured secret prisoners.

29 Oct 2024 - 12:33PM

Malaysia

‘I’m unwanted here’: Rohingyas’ Malaysian dreams dashed amid prejudice

Members of the persecuted Muslim minority struggling to access education and jobs find solace in volunteering and supporting their community.

28 Oct 2024 - 1:51PMvideocam

Bangladeshi protesters try to storm presidential palace

24 Oct 2024 - 3:10PM

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Protests around the world

Bangladesh’s student protesters demand president’s resignation

They are urging the president to resign over his comments that appeared to call into doubt former PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation in August.

24 Oct 2024 - 3:14PMvideocam

Security personnel stand guard in front of the Bangabhaban, the residence and workplace of President Mohammed Shahabuddin in Dhaka. Photo: Reuters

Protests around the world

Bangladesh’s garment industry lost US$400 million to anti-Sheikh Hasina protests

Industry leaders insist production is ‘currently stable’, but say security forces need to continue protecting garment factories.

21 Oct 2024 - 11:53AMvideocam

India

As China’s navy docks in Bangladesh, India watches with ‘growing concern’

Beijing is keen to cement ties with the new interim government in Dhaka – but analysts say all India sees is ‘continuous Chinese build-up’.

20 Oct 2024 - 3:00PM

Italy

Italy sends first migrants to Albania under new deal

Italy has built two reception centres in Albania, in the first scheme by a EU nation to divert migrants to a non-EU country.

16 Oct 2024 - 6:56PM

Activists hold a banner depicting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama wearing police uniforms, as the first group of migrants intercepted in Italian waters arrive at Shengjin, Albania. Photo: EPA-EFE

Protests around the world

Bangladesh’s Hindus celebrate despite violence against minority groups

The celebration was subdued by attacks on minority groups, primarily the country’s 13 million Hindus, with 2,010 attacks from August 4 to 20.

12 Oct 2024 - 7:19PM

Diplomacy

Chinese envoy praises Bangladesh protesters while urging return to stability

In meeting with Beijing’s ambassador, Bangladeshi student movement members thank China for sending help during anti-government unrest.

13 Oct 2024 - 9:39AMvideocam

Malaysia

Malaysia urged to end exploitative practices to reopen Bangladesh labour market

Labour rights groups are calling for an end to migrant worker exploitation ahead of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Bangladesh.

4 Oct 2024 - 6:05PM

Illegal foreign workers from Bangladesh are arrested by the Malaysian Immigration Department during a raid in Kuala Lumpur in January 2020. Photo: Shutterstock

Thailand

Asian Angle | Is Asia’s democracy in retreat? Insights from Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand

Political shifts across Asia show the struggles of democratic movements – and why backing despots is not always a safe bet.

28 Sep 2024 - 12:00PMvideocam

Protesters in Dhaka, Bangladesh, shout slogans as they celebrate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on August 5. Photo: AP

Protests around the world

Chittagong Hill Tracts sectarian violence sews fear among ethnic minorities

The violence was sparked by the lynching of a Bengali man, triggering retaliatory attacks and protests calling for justice.

21 Sep 2024 - 9:25PM

Pakistan

Opinion | Bangladesh’s uprising offers lessons for Pakistan’s democracy

As Pakistan struggles to keep its military out of politics, the actions of Bangladesh’s army last month point to an alternative approach.

14 Sep 2024 - 5:51AM

India

Will Modi meet Yunus amid ‘sensitive’ India-Bangladesh ties over Hasina ousting?

Analysts say India must accept reality of ‘Bangladesh 2.0’ and adopt a ‘fresh and novel’ approach to engaging with its neighbours.

12 Sep 2024 - 3:30PMvideocam

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: Bloomberg

Protests around the world

Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India over ‘massacres’

Hasina’s government was accused of human rights abuses including the mass detention and extrajudicial killing of her political opponents.

9 Sep 2024 - 3:53PMvideocam

Protesters in Dhaka celebrate beside a defaced portrait of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after news of her resignation earlier this month. Photo: AP

India

India faces pressure from Bangladesh to extradite Hasina over her ‘atrocities’

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus has demanded the return of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina from India or the people of Bangladesh ‘won’t be at peace’.

6 Sep 2024 - 12:00PMvideocam

Asean

Will Bangladesh join Asean? Maritime arbitration wins favour Dhaka

Asean membership for Bangladesh is unlikely for now as it is facing many challenges following Sheikh Hasina’s downfall, analysts say.

5 Sep 2024 - 5:58PMvideocam

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Bangladesh

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Bangladesh. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Dhaka

Head of State

President Mohammed Shahabuddin

Head of Government

Chief Adviser of the Interim Government Muhammad Yunus

last updated:

25 September, 2024