During Ramadan, political parties used the events to signal potential alliances after the ouster of the country’s authoritarian leader.
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As Bangladesh Reinvents Itself, Islamist Hard-Liners See an Opening
A brewing shift toward religious conservatism has emerged from the political vacuum in this country of 175 million people.
Where Students Run the Streets: Bangladesh in Limbo
The young protesters who felled an autocrat are now cabinet ministers and traffic cops, trying to restore order and chart a new future for a nation of 170 million.
Bangladesh Dragnet Sweeps Up Thousands in Protest Crackdown
Charges include vandalism, arson, theft, trespassing and damage to state property. A rights group called it a witch hunt, following an initial crackdown during which more than 200 people were killed.
In Pakistan-Held Kashmir, Growing Calls for Independence
An emboldened independence movement in Pakistan-held Kashmir has the government on edge, emerging as the state tries to rein in anti-India militants.