The Latest Breaking News from Bangladesh

Bangladesh's new authorities on Wednesday opened an investigation into hundreds of enforced disappearances by security forces during the rule of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, the government said.

As floodwaters recede after heavy monsoon rains, many have lost their homes – and some blame India for a dam release.

A student protest leading to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a new interim government helmed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, and devastating floods – Bangladesh is weathering a whirlwind of crises. And at its forefront is the student community calling for reforms.  

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 immediate impacts will be a slowdown in economic growth, as instability creates uncertainty and undermines investor confidence.

President Biden and PM Modi discuss Ukraine peace, India-Russia ties, and minority safety in Bangladesh. White House praises Modi's engagement with Ukraine...

Bangladesh captain Shanto says the murder case filed in Dhaka against former lawmaker Shakib is ‘unexpected’.

Bangladesh players have rallied round teammate Shakib Al Hasan, the ousted lawmaker who faces a case of alleged murder connected to unrest that toppled the government earlier this month.

Bangladesh dedicates win to people killed in recent protests, and top player donates prize money to flood survivors.

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh mark 7th anniversary of exodus from Myanmar, seeking safe return amidst ongoing challenges.

Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees have rallied in a southern Bangladeshi coastal district where they live in sprawling camps, marking the seventh anniversary of their mass exodus from Myanmar

River waters in low-lying Bangladesh are receding after days of deadly floods but 300,000 people are still in emergency shelters requiring aid, disaster officials said Sunday.