When people think of Bangladesh, they often think of poverty. It was one of the world’s poorest nations when it was created in 1971. And they probably think of political upheaval — this year massive ...

Bangladesh is holding national elections for the first time since 2024, when a student movement ousted the prime minister.

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Last summer, 26-year-old Bangladeshi student activist Nahid Islam did the unthinkable. Along with a few companions, he set the stage to bring down the authoritarian Prime Minister ...

The national anthem of Bangladesh, 'Amar Sonar Bangla', has a deep historical significance for the country. Many people recognise its tune, but only some know the actual story behind the lyrics and ...