Tarique Rahman, who had managed his party’s political affairs from Britain, is back in his country to campaign in elections.
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Riots Erupt in Bangladesh After the Killing of a Student Leader
Newspaper buildings were set on fire after the death of an activist who was attacked recently. Political leaders fear more violence could derail attempts to restore democracy.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former Prime Minister to Death
Sheikh Hasina, who is in exile in India, was convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity in connection with a bloody crackdown on protests last year.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former Leader Sheikh Hasina to Death
The former prime minister, who fled to India last year, was tried in absentia for ordering the use of lethal weapons during the uprising that drove her from power.
Nepal Uprising Is Latest Challenge to India’s Backyard Diplomacy
The overthrow of Nepal’s government is the latest in a series of uprisings among India’s neighbors, creating a political churn that complicates its ties.
Nepal’s Young Protesters Find an Unlikely Partner: The Army
After an explosion of popular rage tore through the country, its respected army was the only institution left standing. It’s now in talks with the protesters.
A Year After the Revolution, Bangladesh Grapples With Frustration
There are concerns about the slow pace of change in the country, with a promised election still months away, a struggling economy and familiar problems persisting.
Bangladesh Mourns After Deadly Plane Crash During School Lunch Break
Nearly all of the 31 killed when the plane crashed were children. Dozens more were being treated as the nation declared a day of mourning.
Bangladesh’s Ousted Leader Sheikh Hasina Faces New Arrest Warrant
The war crimes tribunal that Sheikh Hasina herself founded has now charged her in the crackdown that killed more than a thousand demonstrators.
Bangladesh’s Leader Threatens to Resign Over Election Pressure
Muhammad Yunus has struggled to navigate between the army, career politicians and the protest movement that overthrew the country’s authoritarian leader last year.