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Bangladesh

Bangladesh, one of the world's most densely-populated countries, borders on Myanmar and India. Democracy was reestablished in 1990 after 15 years under military rule, but Islamist extremism remains a problem.

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April 14, 2024

Somali pirates free Bangladesh cargo ship after ransom paid

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Reports & Analysis

DW Sendung Made in Germany | Shipbreaking

What really happens to our old ships

What really happens to our old ships

Shipbreaking in South Asia endangers workers’ lives and the environment.
Cars and TransportationApril 24, 202406:06 min
The collapsed Rana Plaza factory building in Dhaka in April 2013

Rana Plaza disaster 11 years on: What has changed?

Rana Plaza disaster 11 years on: What has changed?

Many Bangladeshi garment workers are still facing overwork, underpay and a lack of job security.
BusinessApril 23, 2024
Teuku Samsul Alam, Assistant at the Regional Secretariat of West Aceh District speaks to DW in front of a refugee shelter

Why Indonesians now resent Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh

Why Indonesians now resent Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh

Hostility toward Rohingya migrants is growing in Indonesia's coastal communities. DW reports from West Aceh.
MigrationApril 9, 202403:09 min
A woman in Bangladesh looking through a rack of warm clothing

Economic crisis hampers Bangladesh's garment sector

Economic crisis hampers Bangladesh's garment sector

More than 80% of clothing made in Bangladesh is sent to the US and EU, making it the country's most important export.
BusinessMarch 29, 202402:39 min
Rohingya refugees stand on their capsized boat before being rescued in the waters off West Aceh.

Dozens of Rohingya refugees saved in dramatic sea rescue

Dozens of Rohingya refugees saved in dramatic sea rescue

At least 69 Rohingya refugees have been rescued off the coast of Indonesia after their boat capsized a day earlier.
MigrationMarch 22, 202401:49 min
People gathered around a burnt-out building

Why are buildings in Dhaka so unsafe?

Why are buildings in Dhaka so unsafe?

A recent shopping mall blaze has sparked a nationwide debate on poor fire safety.
TradeMarch 7, 202401:52 min
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (L)

India's influence in Bangladesh: Support or meddling?

A group of Bangladeshis have launched an "India out" campaign accusing India of interfering in its neighbor's politics.
PoliticsMarch 4, 2024
Two female health professionals looks at a scan of baby

Bangladesh: Sex scan verdict could help moms-to-be

Could this new directive from the High Court of Bangladesh help protect women during pregnancy?
HealthFebruary 27, 202402:13 min
Bangladeshi police in Dhaka sit and stand outside a building

Bangladesh man's plight spotlights issue of police torture

Rajib Kar Raju accused police of attacking and torturing him in 2019. He has been fighting for justice ever since.
CrimeFebruary 11, 202401:59 min
A woman and two children inside a refugee camp in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazaar district in 2022

Rohingya in Bangladesh demand action against police abuse

Several Rohingya women told DW that they've faced sexual assault by security forces at an overcrowded refugee camp.
Law and JusticeFebruary 2, 2024
Wang Yi and Sheikh Hasina meet in Dhaka

Bangladesh seeks careful balance between China and India

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina looks to maintain partnerships while keeping new options on the table.
PoliticsJanuary 18, 2024
Sheikh Hasina and Narendra Modi wave at cameras in 2022

Why India welcomes Bangladesh election result

A fourth consecutive term for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will give India continuity and stability, analysts say.
PoliticsJanuary 11, 2024