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Bangladesh

Bangladesh is in a state of political turmoil after weeks of student-led mass protests, which drew the curtain on PM Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule. The army is trying to form an interim government.

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A group of people in hospital beds

Bangladesh protesters struggle to recover from injuries

Bangladesh protesters struggle to recover from injuries

DW's Beenish Javed met with some of the 30,000 people who were injured during anti-government protests in August.
ConflictsNovember 2, 202403:58 min
Activists of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, an Islamist political party, take part in a 2021 protest

Bangladesh: Are Islamist parties growing in influence?

Bangladesh: Are Islamist parties growing in influence?

Islamist factions are using political upheaval in Bangladesh to expand their influence in the country.
PoliticsOctober 25, 2024
Hasina smiles as Modi gestures with both hands during her diplomatic visit to Delhi in June 2024

Will India extradite Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh?

Will India extradite Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh?

Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, now living in India, is wanted in Bangladesh for alleged crimes against humanity.
PoliticsOctober 22, 2024
Protesters waving Bangladesh flags climb a statue in Dhaka

Bangladesh: Journalists supportive of ex-PM Hasina targeted

Bangladesh: Journalists supportive of ex-PM Hasina targeted

Activists warn many legal charges against journalists are not evidence-based and could set a bad precedent.
Press FreedomOctober 14, 2024
People celebrating Durga Puja, standing near incense burners

Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate Durga Puja amid worries

Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate Durga Puja amid worries

The interim government has made protecting minorities a priority, and is trying to ensure Hindus can celebrate in peace.
CultureOctober 10, 202403:44 min
Students and other activists carry Bangladesh's national flag during a protest march organized by Students Against Discrimination in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Will UN probe ensure justice for protesters?

Bangladesh: Will UN probe ensure justice for protesters?

A UN team is investigating alleged rights violations during a student-led mass movement that ousted former PM Hasina.
Law and JusticeOctober 9, 2024
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Bangladesh's cartoonists enjoy return of creative freedom

Political cartoons are making a comeback in Bangladesh following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
ArtsOctober 3, 202402:39 min
Due to turbulent situation in Bangladesh, Indian security forces increased their vigil in the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam.

Bangladeshis on border with India live a dangerous life

Indian forces have reportedly shot people crossing the Bangladesh-India border, in an effort they say prevents crime.
PoliticsOctober 1, 202404:01 min
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Rohingya refugee: 'Myanmar soldiers put us in front'

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are reportedly being forced to fight in Myanmar's civil war. DW investigates.
ConflictsSeptember 24, 202402:13 min
Police fire tear gas shells to disperse students protesting a controversial quota system for government job applicants, in Dhaka, on July 19, 2024

Can Bangladesh police rebuild trust after violent protests?

After hundreds of protesters were killed in July clashes, the interim government is now trying to reform police laws.
PoliticsSeptember 21, 202403:27 min
A Rohingya woman carries jackfruits at Cox's Bazar

Bangladesh: Can West help Yunus deal with Rohingya crisis?

Nearly a million Rohingya refugees have sought safety in Bangladesh, after facing purges and violence in Myanmar.
ConflictsSeptember 17, 2024
Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus

Yunus: Ex-PM Hasina 'destroyed' Bangladesh's institutions

In an exclusive interview with DW, Bangladesh's interim leader spoke about the challenges he is facing in his new role.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
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