The Latest Breaking News from Bangladesh

Bangladesh has had a turbulent existence since gaining independence in 1971 following a war with Pakistan.

Nobel peace prize winner Muhammad Yunus was flying back to Bangladesh on Thursday to lead a caretaker government after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina.

Hopes that interim government under Muhammad Yunus can restore stability and address country’s inequalities.

The Nobel laureate is expected to bring back peace, revive the economy and pave way for free and fair elections.

Editorial: The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, fled this week amid mass unrest. This is a chance to replace autocracy with real civil and political rights

Bangladesh in turmoil as violence targets minorities amid economic grievances. International concern grows over safety and rights of citizens.

Gen Z Bangladeshis say their protests may have ended but their duty to the nation persists, inspiring older compatriots

Sheikh Hasina has fled and a new interim leader has been named. This is the moment for the country to leave its dynastic politics behind, says writer Salil Tripathi

Army chief says the interim government headed by the Nobel Peace laureate would be sworn in on Thursday night.

A Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer, Muhammad Yunus has been credited with lifting millions out of poverty in his native Bangladesh. He arrived back in Dhaka on Thursday, tasked with steering the South Asian country out of chaos after mass protests and spiralling unrest forced longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee.

Incoming head of interim government hails ‘second Victory Day’ but tells Bangladeshis: ‘Violence is our enemy’