Bangladesh

Explore our coverage of Bangladesh’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video


Finance & economics

The IMF has a protest problem

Does it give up—or insist on painful reforms?

Asia

Can India’s garments industry benefit from Bangladesh’s turmoil?

Despite the disruption, Bangladesh remains far ahead

Asia

Bangladesh’s new ruler is in a race against time

The country’s police have gone missing

Asia

Muhammad Yunus, a microcredit pioneer, is Bangladesh’s interim leader

His experience, popularity and international reputation offer new hope for a democratic future

China

How China views the popular uprising in Bangladesh

The government is quiet. Others blame America

Leaders

Bangladesh has ousted an autocrat. Now for the hard part

A caretaker leader, Muhammad Yunus, must try to rebuild democracy

Asia

Can hope beat hatred in Bangladesh?

Domestic politics and great-power rivalries will make transitioning to democracy hard

By Invitation

Bangladesh has achieved its second liberation, says Muhammad Yunus

The interim government’s new leader argues for releasing political prisoners and holding a free election

Asia

Bangladesh’s dictator flees—leaving behind a dangerous vacuum

The army tries to restore order after Sheikh Hasina, the country’s “iron lady”, escapes

Asia

Sheikh Hasina faces her biggest crisis in years

Bangladesh’s prime minister shuts down the country

Asia

Asian “nepo babies” are dominating its politics

They are stunting growth, too

Asia

Bangladesh’s prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, wins a fifth term

The country is now in effect a one-party state

The Economist reads

What to read and watch about Bangladesh

Five books and a documentary explain a large and fascinating South Asian country

Asia

Sheikh Hasina’s party is set to be re-elected in January

The Bangladeshi leader has hounded her opponents

Asia

Bangladesh strikes a blow against lead poisoning

Are India’s rulers wise enough to take a lesson from their neighbour?

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