Bangladesh

Bangladesh declares three-day state mourning for ex-PM Khaleda Zia

Earlier in November, Ms Khaleda Zia vowed to campaign as a candidate in elections set for February 2026.

Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies at 80

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia's health deteriorated since being admitted to hospital last week.

Afghan Taliban visit Bangladesh ahead of polls

The South Asian nation of 170 million people – the vast majority Sunni Muslims – is preparing for the February elections.

Bangladesh’s Gen Z party faces revolt over Islamist alliance, risking its future

Bangladesh Army soldiers stand guard next to supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as they gather to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman after his return from London, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 25, 2025. REUTERS/Fatima Tuj Johora

Bangladesh’s student-led party allies with Islamists ahead of election

FILE PHOTO: National Citizen Party (NCP) senior leaders Tasnim Jara and Nasiruddin Patowari speak with Shujon Khan, a rickshaw puller who wants to run for MP in the country's upcoming national election, at the party's candidate interviewing event in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Sam Jahan/File Photo

Bangladesh police say student leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s killers fled to India

A protester with a photo depicting Mr Sharif Osman Hadi during a demonstration in Dhaka on Dec 19.

Dhaka assistant coach Zaki dies after collapsing before BPL game

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Bangladesh protests push India ties to the brink, fanning regional security fears

People take part in a protest organised by cultural organisation Chhayanaut against arson and vandalism of cultural institutions in Dhaka on December 23, 2025. The killing of popular student leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka set off protests on December 18 as angry mobs torched several buildings, including two major newspapers Prothom Alo and the Daily Star deemed to favour India as well as a prominent cultural institution. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP)

Bangladesh’s elections frontrunner Tarique Rahman ends exile

Acting Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rahman (centre) speaks to members and supporters after his return from London, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Bangladesh leader seen as likely next prime minister set to return from exile ahead of polls

Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman's decision to return is driven by both political developments and personal circumstances.

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