Bangladesh

Country Bangladesh
Capital Dhaka
Continent Asia(South Asia)
Currency Taka(BDT)
Languages Bangla(Bengali) & English

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Europeans began to set up trading posts in the area of Bangladesh in the 16th century; eventually the British came to dominate the region and it became part of British India. In 1947, West Pakistan and East Bengal (both primarily Muslim) separated from India (largely Hindu) and jointly became the new country of Pakistan. East Bengal became East Pakistan in 1955, but the awkward arrangement of a two-part country with its territorial units separated by 1,600 km left the Bengalis marginalized and dissatisfied. East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan in 1971 and was renamed Bangladesh. A military-backed, emergency caretaker regime suspended parliamentary elections planned for January 2007 in an effort to reform the political system and root out corruption. In contrast to the strikes and violent street rallies that had marked Bangladeshi politics in previous years, the parliamentary elections finally held in late December 2008 were mostly peaceful and Sheikh HASINA Wajed was reelected prime minister. About a third of this extremely poor country floods annually during the monsoon rainy season, hampering economic development.

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Bangladesh - Wikipedia
Bangladesh - CIA World Fact Book
Bangladesh - BBC
Bangladesh - Timeline - BBC

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Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina formally indicted in crimes against humanity case - The Hindu
  1. Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina formally indicted in crimes against humanity case  The Hindu
  2. No ‘sir’ title for women officials anymore—Bangladesh scraps Hasina-era rule, to review ‘odd’ protocols  ThePrint
  3. Bangladesh overturns ‘Sir’ protocol for female officials, calls it relic of Hasina era  The Indian Express


Rohingya refugees in peril in Bangladesh as support wanes: UN - Al JazeeraRohingya refugees in peril in Bangladesh as support wanes: UN  Al Jazeera

Nearly 1,50,000 Rohingya fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh in 18 months: United Nations refugee agency - The HinduNearly 1,50,000 Rohingya fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh in 18 months: United Nations refugee agency  The Hindu

150,000 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh amid renewed Myanmar violence - UN News150,000 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh amid renewed Myanmar violence  UN News

‘Agreed on several issues in tariff talks with US’: Bangladesh commerce secretary | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times‘Agreed on several issues in tariff talks with US’: Bangladesh commerce secretary | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Bangladesh-US tariff talks end without breakthrough; inter-ministerial dialogue to continue - Zee BusinessBangladesh-US tariff talks end without breakthrough; inter-ministerial dialogue to continue  Zee Business

Bangladesh Loss Is Indias Gain, This Sector Is Set To Outperform As Trump Levy 35% Tariff On Bangladesh - Zee NewsBangladesh Loss Is Indias Gain, This Sector Is Set To Outperform As Trump Levy 35% Tariff On Bangladesh  Zee News

Bangladesh witnessed 2,442 communal violence incidents in 330 days: Minority body - The Times of IndiaBangladesh witnessed 2,442 communal violence incidents in 330 days: Minority body  The Times of India

258 communal attacks in Bangladesh in the first half of 2025: Bangladesh minority religious group - The Hindu258 communal attacks in Bangladesh in the first half of 2025: Bangladesh minority religious group  The Hindu

UK MP Flags Threats To Hindus, Other Minorities In Bangladesh, Urges PM Starmer To Act - News18UK MP Flags Threats To Hindus, Other Minorities In Bangladesh, Urges PM Starmer To Act  News18

Sri Lanka request BCCI for white ball tour after Bangladesh series cancellation - Cricbuzz.comSri Lanka request BCCI for white ball tour after Bangladesh series cancellation  Cricbuzz.com

Bangladesh look to turn tour around; Sri Lanka eye T20I resurgence - ESPNcricinfoBangladesh look to turn tour around; Sri Lanka eye T20I resurgence  ESPNcricinfo

SL vs BAN, 1st T20I: Sri Lanka Steamroll Bangladesh To Secure Seven-Wicket Win - News18SL vs BAN, 1st T20I: Sri Lanka Steamroll Bangladesh To Secure Seven-Wicket Win  News18

Study links surge in lightning disasters in Bangladesh to transboundary air pollution - MongabayStudy links surge in lightning disasters in Bangladesh to transboundary air pollution  Mongabay

Bangladesh to cooperate with Malaysia on investigation of its nationals on terror activity - Tribune IndiaBangladesh to cooperate with Malaysia on investigation of its nationals on terror activity  Tribune India

"Bangladesh being turned into Afghanistan" says Bangladeshi journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury - India Today"Bangladesh being turned into Afghanistan" says Bangladeshi journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury  India Today

UK lawmakers highlight plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, call for strong action against Yunus govt - The Hans IndiaUK lawmakers highlight plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, call for strong action against Yunus govt  The Hans India

Bangladesh arrests prominent economist Abul Barkat - ThePrintBangladesh arrests prominent economist Abul Barkat  ThePrint

Bangladesh arrests renowned economist Abul Barkat over corruption charges - CNBC TV18Bangladesh arrests renowned economist Abul Barkat over corruption charges  CNBC TV18

Dhaka: Yunus regime arrests economist Abul Barkat, who warned about Bangladesh turning Hindu less by 2046 - OpIndiaDhaka: Yunus regime arrests economist Abul Barkat, who warned about Bangladesh turning Hindu less by 2046  OpIndia

SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025: Bangladesh, Nepal open campaigns with big wins - SportstarSAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025: Bangladesh, Nepal open campaigns with big wins  Sportstar

Bangladeshi rap, memes helped oust Hasina — now they’re reshaping politics - Al JazeeraBangladeshi rap, memes helped oust Hasina — now they’re reshaping politics  Al Jazeera

Tariff talks between Bangladesh and US end without conclusion - The Economic TimesTariff talks between Bangladesh and US end without conclusion  The Economic Times

Multiple changes in Pakistan squad for Bangladesh T20Is - ICCMultiple changes in Pakistan squad for Bangladesh T20Is  ICC

'May have implications on India's stability': CDS warns of China-Pakistan-Bangladesh axis; watch - The Times of India'May have implications on India's stability': CDS warns of China-Pakistan-Bangladesh axis; watch  The Times of India

Operation Sindoor creates panic in Bangladesh, Yunus government rushes to UK, likely to sign Rs 77000000000 d - India.ComOperation Sindoor creates panic in Bangladesh, Yunus government rushes to UK, likely to sign Rs 77000000000 d  India.Com

NIA chargesheets five in Mizoram arms smuggling case linked to Bangladesh - India Today NENIA chargesheets five in Mizoram arms smuggling case linked to Bangladesh  India Today NE

Bangladesh’s ousted Sheikh Hasina charged with crimes against humanity - The GuardianBangladesh’s ousted Sheikh Hasina charged with crimes against humanity  The Guardian

Bangladesh tribunal indicts ex-PM Hasina over protester deaths - Al JazeeraBangladesh tribunal indicts ex-PM Hasina over protester deaths  Al Jazeera

SL vs BAN 1st T20I: Where to Watch Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh T20I Match telecast? - The Indian ExpressSL vs BAN 1st T20I: Where to Watch Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh T20I Match telecast?  The Indian Express

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma: 8 illegal immigrants ‘pushed back’ into Bangladesh - The HinduAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma: 8 illegal immigrants ‘pushed back’ into Bangladesh  The Hindu

Calcutta HC seeks Delhi administration's reply on family's deportation to Bangladesh - The Economic TimesCalcutta HC seeks Delhi administration's reply on family's deportation to Bangladesh  The Economic Times

Kusal 124 forms the centrepiece of Sri Lanka's series victory - ESPNcricinfoKusal 124 forms the centrepiece of Sri Lanka's series victory  ESPNcricinfo

Sri Lanka announce squad for T20I series against Bangladesh - ICCSri Lanka announce squad for T20I series against Bangladesh  ICC

‘They wanted birth, school certificates…even checked phones for Bangladesh contacts’: Bengal migrants released from detention in Odisha - The Indian Express‘They wanted birth, school certificates…even checked phones for Bangladesh contacts’: Bengal migrants released from detention in Odisha  The Indian Express

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh, Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) - ESPNcricinfoSri Lanka beat Bangladesh, Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)  ESPNcricinfo

Sheikh Hasina to face tribunal decision on charges in Bangladesh on July 10 - The HinduSheikh Hasina to face tribunal decision on charges in Bangladesh on July 10  The Hindu

150,000 Rohingyas flee to Bangladesh amid renewed Myanmar violence: UN - Maktoob Media150,000 Rohingyas flee to Bangladesh amid renewed Myanmar violence: UN  Maktoob Media

Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Highlights: SL Hammer B'desh By 7 Wickets - News18Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Highlights: SL Hammer B'desh By 7 Wickets  News18

Bangladesh caretaker government overturns use of ‘sir’ to address female officials - The GuardianBangladesh caretaker government overturns use of ‘sir’ to address female officials  The Guardian

Cricket: Sri Lanka approach BCCI for limited-overs series after Bangladesh tour gets cancelled, says repo - The Times of IndiaCricket: Sri Lanka approach BCCI for limited-overs series after Bangladesh tour gets cancelled, says repo  The Times of India

Visa drought & trade tensions: Assam’s new challenge with Bangladesh - The Assam TribuneVisa drought & trade tensions: Assam’s new challenge with Bangladesh  The Assam Tribune

Rain in the way as Bangladesh look for first ODI series win in Sri Lanka - ESPNcricinfoRain in the way as Bangladesh look for first ODI series win in Sri Lanka  ESPNcricinfo

Exclusive: Some Walmart garment orders from Bangladesh on hold due to US tariff threat - ReutersExclusive: Some Walmart garment orders from Bangladesh on hold due to US tariff threat  Reuters

Calcutta HC seeks report from Home ministry on workers’ ‘detention in Delhi, deportation to Bangladesh’ - The Indian ExpressCalcutta HC seeks report from Home ministry on workers’ ‘detention in Delhi, deportation to Bangladesh’  The Indian Express

Radio operators tune in to help trace Bengal woman missing for 8 years – in Bangladesh - The Indian ExpressRadio operators tune in to help trace Bengal woman missing for 8 years – in Bangladesh  The Indian Express

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI: Highlights from Pallekele - India TodaySri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI: Highlights from Pallekele  India Today

Surging crime in Bangladesh - Daily PioneerSurging crime in Bangladesh  Daily Pioneer

IND vs SL white-ball series on cards as India's Bangladesh tour postponed - Business StandardIND vs SL white-ball series on cards as India's Bangladesh tour postponed  Business Standard

Sheikh Hasina authorised deadly Bangladesh crackdown, leaked audio suggests - BBCSheikh Hasina authorised deadly Bangladesh crackdown, leaked audio suggests  BBC

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh, Sri Lanka won by 99 runs - ESPNcricinfoSri Lanka beat Bangladesh, Sri Lanka won by 99 runs  ESPNcricinfo

‘Foreigners for both nations’: India pushing Muslims ‘back’ to Bangladesh - Al Jazeera‘Foreigners for both nations’: India pushing Muslims ‘back’ to Bangladesh  Al Jazeera

Asim Munir's Sri Lanka trip: Are Pakistan, China, Bangladesh & Turkey trying to create tension on India’s - The Economic TimesAsim Munir's Sri Lanka trip: Are Pakistan, China, Bangladesh & Turkey trying to create tension on India’s  The Economic Times

Bangladesh Erupts In Protest After Trader Lynched To Death In Dhaka - ABP Live EnglishBangladesh Erupts In Protest After Trader Lynched To Death In Dhaka  ABP Live English

Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina indicted over deaths of hundreds of students - CNNBangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina indicted over deaths of hundreds of students  CNN

China-BVI JV to set up accessories factory in Bangladesh's BEPZA EZ - Fibre2FashionChina-BVI JV to set up accessories factory in Bangladesh's BEPZA EZ  Fibre2Fashion

40% on Myanmar, 35% on Bangladesh: After South Korea, Japan, Trump sets tariffs on 12 other countries | Full list here - The Indian Express40% on Myanmar, 35% on Bangladesh: After South Korea, Japan, Trump sets tariffs on 12 other countries | Full list here  The Indian Express

Bangladesh: Top economist arrested in another case of political vendetta - India News StreamBangladesh: Top economist arrested in another case of political vendetta  India News Stream

Willing to discuss ongoing issues with Bangladesh: India - The HinduWilling to discuss ongoing issues with Bangladesh: India  The Hindu

After US tariffs, jobs hang by a thread in Bangladesh's garments sector - ReutersAfter US tariffs, jobs hang by a thread in Bangladesh's garments sector  Reuters

Mehidy: Lack of big partnerships cost Bangladesh the game - ESPNcricinfoMehidy: Lack of big partnerships cost Bangladesh the game  ESPNcricinfo

'Clearly odd': Bangladesh interim government scraps Sheikh Hasina-era 'sir' rule for women officials; pan - The Times of India'Clearly odd': Bangladesh interim government scraps Sheikh Hasina-era 'sir' rule for women officials; pan  The Times of India

Violent Bangladesh Protests Created Untenable Situation For Hasina Govt: India's MEA Report - News18Violent Bangladesh Protests Created Untenable Situation For Hasina Govt: India's MEA Report  News18

Asia Cup Cricket: Fate of series hangs in balance as India, Sri Lanka refuse to attend key meeting in Bangladesh - financialexpress.comAsia Cup Cricket: Fate of series hangs in balance as India, Sri Lanka refuse to attend key meeting in Bangladesh  financialexpress.com

UK MP Bob Blackman condemns violence against Bangladesh minorities, calls for action - Tribune IndiaUK MP Bob Blackman condemns violence against Bangladesh minorities, calls for action  Tribune India

Kusal, Nissanka easily dispatch Bangladesh in T20I series opener - ESPNcricinfoKusal, Nissanka easily dispatch Bangladesh in T20I series opener  ESPNcricinfo

Three West Bengal residents pushed into Bangladesh by BSF, return after State govt.’s intervention - The HinduThree West Bengal residents pushed into Bangladesh by BSF, return after State govt.’s intervention  The Hindu

Dengue crisis deepens in Bangladesh; health infrastructure remains under strain - lokmattimes.comDengue crisis deepens in Bangladesh; health infrastructure remains under strain  lokmattimes.com

Don't call her 'sir': Bangladesh scraps 'inappropriate, undesirable' Hasina-era rule for women officials | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesDon't call her 'sir': Bangladesh scraps 'inappropriate, undesirable' Hasina-era rule for women officials | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Cross-border Visa Movement Between India and Bangladesh Through Assam Declines By 60 Percent Due To... - Deccan ChronicleCross-border Visa Movement Between India and Bangladesh Through Assam Declines By 60 Percent Due To...  Deccan Chronicle

India-Bangladesh white-ball series postponed; 2026 slot confirmed after fresh BCCI-BCB pact - Hindustan TimesIndia-Bangladesh white-ball series postponed; 2026 slot confirmed after fresh BCCI-BCB pact  Hindustan Times

BCG gets 'Certificate of Appreciation' from IMO for first time in Bangladesh history - bssnews.netBCG gets 'Certificate of Appreciation' from IMO for first time in Bangladesh history  bssnews.net

UN Warns Essential Services For Rohingyas In Bangladesh On The Brink Of Collapse - StratNews GlobalUN Warns Essential Services For Rohingyas In Bangladesh On The Brink Of Collapse  StratNews Global

Sheikh Hasina Gave "Shoot" Orders During Deadly Bangladesh Protests: Report - NDTVSheikh Hasina Gave "Shoot" Orders During Deadly Bangladesh Protests: Report  NDTV

No more 'Sir': Bangladesh scraps Hasina-era rule for addressing women officials - India TodayNo more 'Sir': Bangladesh scraps Hasina-era rule for addressing women officials  India Today

‘Village of one kidney’: India-Bangladesh organ traffickers rob poor donors - Al Jazeera‘Village of one kidney’: India-Bangladesh organ traffickers rob poor donors  Al Jazeera

Possible convergence of interest between China, Pakistan and Bangladesh may be against India: CDS General Anil Chauhan - The Indian ExpressPossible convergence of interest between China, Pakistan and Bangladesh may be against India: CDS General Anil Chauhan  The Indian Express

Bangladesh women start with massive win over Sri Lanka - Prothom Alo EnglishBangladesh women start with massive win over Sri Lanka  Prothom Alo English

Culcutta HC Seeks Report From Centre And Delhi Government Regarding Alleged Pushback Of 6 Migrant Workers To Bangladesh - ETV BharatCulcutta HC Seeks Report From Centre And Delhi Government Regarding Alleged Pushback Of 6 Migrant Workers To Bangladesh  ETV Bharat

The Bangladesh delta is under a dangerous level of strain, analysis reveals - The ConversationThe Bangladesh delta is under a dangerous level of strain, analysis reveals  The Conversation

Turkey's focus on Bangladesh, Pakistan aimed at targeting India - The Economic TimesTurkey's focus on Bangladesh, Pakistan aimed at targeting India  The Economic Times

Bangladesh scraps Hasina-era rule using 'sir' for women officials, in push for gender-sensitive protocols - India TV NewsBangladesh scraps Hasina-era rule using 'sir' for women officials, in push for gender-sensitive protocols  India TV News

Sheikh Hasina ordered 'lethal' crackdown on Bangladesh student protests: Report | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesSheikh Hasina ordered 'lethal' crackdown on Bangladesh student protests: Report | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Bangladesh net nine goals against Sri Lanka, Sagorika scores a hat-trick - The Business StandardBangladesh net nine goals against Sri Lanka, Sagorika scores a hat-trick  The Business Standard

Trump Targets Bangladesh: 35% Tariff on All Imports from August 1 - Deccan HeraldTrump Targets Bangladesh: 35% Tariff on All Imports from August 1  Deccan Herald

Bangladesh Liberation War | Background, Participants, Conflict, Aftermath, & Facts - BritannicaBangladesh Liberation War | Background, Participants, Conflict, Aftermath, & Facts  Britannica

IRRI Drives Efforts to Scale up Agricultural Innovations in Bangladesh - global-agriculture.comIRRI Drives Efforts to Scale up Agricultural Innovations in Bangladesh  global-agriculture.com

India Slams Yunus-Led Bangladesh Govt Over Dhaka Durga Temple Demolition - Zee NewsIndia Slams Yunus-Led Bangladesh Govt Over Dhaka Durga Temple Demolition  Zee News

Bangladesh-US tariff talks end without breakthrough; inter-ministerial dialogue to continue - MSNBangladesh-US tariff talks end without breakthrough; inter-ministerial dialogue to continue  MSN

Bangladesh to offer cash incentive to exporters as in FY25 for H1 FY26 - Fibre2FashionBangladesh to offer cash incentive to exporters as in FY25 for H1 FY26  Fibre2Fashion

CDS Chauhan says covergence between China, Pakistan and Bangladesh has implications for regional stability - Hindustan TimesCDS Chauhan says covergence between China, Pakistan and Bangladesh has implications for regional stability  Hindustan Times

Bangladesh: Special tribunal indicts ousted PM Sheikh Hasina; accepts 'crime against humanity' charge - The Times of IndiaBangladesh: Special tribunal indicts ousted PM Sheikh Hasina; accepts 'crime against humanity' charge  The Times of India

Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina indicted in crimes against humanity cases - MintEx-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina indicted in crimes against humanity cases  Mint

IRRI-BADC Launches Digital Tool To Improve Rice Supply In Bangladesh - global-agriculture.comIRRI-BADC Launches Digital Tool To Improve Rice Supply In Bangladesh  global-agriculture.com

WHO accuses ousted Bangladesh PM's daughter of forgery, corruption - TRT GlobalWHO accuses ousted Bangladesh PM's daughter of forgery, corruption  TRT Global

After Pakistan, Modi govt gets ready to punish anti India Yunus hard by reviewing..., Bangladesh will now be. - India.ComAfter Pakistan, Modi govt gets ready to punish anti India Yunus hard by reviewing..., Bangladesh will now be.  India.Com

UNHCR: Bangladesh has welcomed 150,000 Rohingya refugees in last 18 months - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyUNHCR: Bangladesh has welcomed 150,000 Rohingya refugees in last 18 months  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Bangladesh look to bounce back in second T20 against Sri Lanka - bssnews.netBangladesh look to bounce back in second T20 against Sri Lanka  bssnews.net

Rohit, Kohli could make India return in August despite Bangladesh trip getting rescheduled; here's how - FirstpostRohit, Kohli could make India return in August despite Bangladesh trip getting rescheduled; here's how  Firstpost

Bangladesh Declares August 8 as ‘New Bangladesh Day’ to Mark Yunus-Led Interim Govt; August 5 Named ‘July Uprising Day’ - NewsonairBangladesh Declares August 8 as ‘New Bangladesh Day’ to Mark Yunus-Led Interim Govt; August 5 Named ‘July Uprising Day’  Newsonair

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Kusal Mendis scores century, dominates along with Captain Charith Asalanka - MintSri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Kusal Mendis scores century, dominates along with Captain Charith Asalanka  Mint

India tour of Bangladesh called off - Cricbuzz.comIndia tour of Bangladesh called off  Cricbuzz.com

Injured Rauf and Shadab to miss Pakistan’s T20 series in Bangladesh - The Indian ExpressInjured Rauf and Shadab to miss Pakistan’s T20 series in Bangladesh  The Indian Express

Bangladesh Hindus Face Brutality: 2,400 Attacks post ouster of Sheikh Hasina mostly between August 4-20, 2024 - OrganiserBangladesh Hindus Face Brutality: 2,400 Attacks post ouster of Sheikh Hasina mostly between August 4-20, 2024  Organiser

No Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen as Pakistan announce squad for Bangladesh T20I series - India TodayNo Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen as Pakistan announce squad for Bangladesh T20I series  India Today

Bangladesh Declares National Holiday To Mark Year Of Sheikh Hasina Ouster - NDTVBangladesh Declares National Holiday To Mark Year Of Sheikh Hasina Ouster  NDTV

'Grave concerns': India slams Bangladesh over Durga temple demolition in Dhaka; slams Yunus govt of inact - The Times of India'Grave concerns': India slams Bangladesh over Durga temple demolition in Dhaka; slams Yunus govt of inact  The Times of India

Textile stocks rally after US hikes tariffs on Bangladesh garments - The Economic TimesTextile stocks rally after US hikes tariffs on Bangladesh garments  The Economic Times