Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, whose term will last for five years, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman. He is also Bangladesh’s first male prime minister ...

In Bangladesh's election, one woman who rose to prominence fighting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government finds herself competing against a man she once risked her safety to defend.

Bangladeshis go to the polls for the first time since they overthrew their former autocratic leader. Will voters trust the ...

The United States and Bangladesh on Monday finalised the United States–Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, wrapping up negotiations as both countries stepped in to strengthen bilateral economic ...

Bangladesh’s February 12 vote is a direct contest between two coalitions, with the lead parties competing for the largest ...

As old political alliances fracture and constitutional debates intensify, an unprecedented Islamist alliance is reshaping the country's electoral landscape. With the long‑dominant Awami League (AL) ...

Bangladesh heads into a closely fought general election this week that many voters and analysts describe as the country’s most competitive since 2009, following the ouster of long-time prime minister ...

Protesters in Dhaka demand the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, now in exile in India The walls of Dhaka University are screaming again. Graffiti - angry, witty, sometimes poetic - ...

It was one of those late-January afternoons that unfold without urgency – quiet, unassuming, and perfect for conversation. On a city rooftop, over cups of tea, I spent the day with a band that has ...

Dey played a central role in modernising jatra pala, working consistently to make the form socially relevant while retaining its folk roots. He later served for a long period as president of the ...

In 'Chapal Rani, the Last Queen of Bengal', Sandip Roy traces the career of Bengali stage actor Chapal Bhaduri and his struggle for artistic identity in a changing world.