Bangladesh
Explore our coverage of Bangladesh’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Leaders
How to stop turmeric from killing people
Developing countries—especially India—should learn from Bangladesh
Asia
Climate and China fears are bringing South Asia’s countries closer
An electricity deal between Bangladesh, India and Nepal is a hopeful sign for tighter trade ties
The Intelligence
Sheikh Hasina’s iron grip on Bangladesh may yet strangle its laudable progress
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Culture
Bangladesh’s riverine villages are benefiting from clever design
Architectural innovations and adaptations are helping to bring permanence to a flood-prone land
The Intelligence
“In private there’s a lot of concern about the direction the country is going in”—Bangladesh
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Leaders
Is Bangladesh’s admired growth model coming unstuck?
A development superstar faces malign politics and rising corruption
Asia
Bangladesh’s economic miracle is in jeopardy
Corrupt politics has become a bigger threat to the country than poverty