Bangladesh's inspiring story of growth spans over 50 years, throughout which the World Bank has been a critical partner. The World Bank has forged a transformative and impactful partnership with ...

Bangladesh is at a critical crossroads in its economic development, where the urgent need to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) has never been more pronounced. As the country grapples with ...

While Hindus publicly confront mob violence against their community, Christians are apprehensive about speaking out. Bangladesh’s religious minorities have reported looting, arson, and vandalization ...

Bangladesh is preparing for a crucial parliamentary election and a referendum on state reforms on February 12, 2026. The announcement of the election date marks a turning point in the country’s ...

People shout slogans as they take part in a protest. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar) DHAKA, Bangladesh (AFP) — Bangladeshi Prime ...

A forthcoming study conducted by BBC Media Action, WAN-IFRA Women in News and City St George’s, University of London, found that 15% of surveyed journalists from Bangladesh reported experiencing ...

ON THE AFTERNOON of August 5th, televisions in Bangladesh broadcast images of a helicopter rising from the residence of Sheikh Hasina, the country’s prime minister until minutes before. The chopper ...

Bangladesh’s first-ever red list of plant species shows the country has lost seven species in the last century and now risks losing at least another five. Researchers involved in the assessments of ...

The current political turmoil in Bangladesh, which has seen the government collapse in the face of widespread protests, will pose a fresh set of challenges for the country’s economy. One of the most ...

When Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled in the face of a mass uprising last week, a power vacuum was left in the 170 million-person country. After Hasina left the country, the army took over ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’ s new prime minister was sworn in on Tuesday after his party’s landslide win in ...