Bangladesh
Explore our coverage of Bangladesh’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Asia
2024’s biggest revolution may yet devour its children
Muhammad Yunus faces calls for early elections and retributive justice
Leaders
After the revolution, Bangladesh is stable. For the moment
Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader, needs to set a date for elections
Asia
Can India’s garments industry benefit from Bangladesh’s turmoil?
Despite the disruption, Bangladesh remains far ahead
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
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