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13 May, 2026

Bangladesh’s Family Planning Model Crumbles; Contraceptive Crisis Sparks Fears of Population Explosion

In a massive blow to South Asia’s public health narrative, the once-celebrated Bangladesh family planning model is officially in freefall. A severe contraceptive shortage has gripped nearly a third of the country,

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07 May, 2026

Bangladesh Turns to Solar as Middle East Crisis Raises Energy Risks

Bangladesh is accelerating its shift toward solar power as the Middle East crisis threatens the stability of global fuel supplies and exposes Dhaka’s dependence on imported energy. Officials say the government is

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03 May, 2026

Bangladesh–US Trade Deal Sparks Fears of GMO Dumping and Threats to Rural Livelihoods

Bangladesh’s new trade deal with the United States has triggered strong concerns about genetically modified food imports and the future of rural livelihoods. The agreement was signed on February 9, 2026, three

Protesters gather near police officers in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on May 23, 2022, demanding reimbursement from rural banks that froze their deposits. The demonstration was part of a larger economic crisis that has sparked nationwide protests.

Global Report Warns Bangladesh of Deepening Structural Food Insecurity

Bangladesh faces a serious structural food insecurity challenge despite improvements in 2025, according to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC). The report places Bangladesh among the top 10 countries with

03 May, 2026

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Bangladesh’s Measles Outbreak Turns Deadly as Vaccine System Collapse Leaves Children Exposed

At Dhaka Shishu Hospital, the human cost of Bangladesh’s measles crisis is impossible to ignore. On 7 April, a mother collapsed on the floor, crying for mercy after losing one of her

01 May, 2026

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Mob Violence Rises as Trust in Bangladesh’s Courts Declines

Bangladesh is witnessing a rise in mob violence as public trust in the justice system continues to weaken. Rights groups report an increase in incidents where crowds attack suspected offenders before police

29 Apr, 2026

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Bangladeshi journalists protest in front of press club as they demand press freedom in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 5, 2022. Some mojo reporters were attacked, and their shooting gadgets were taken away while covering assignment in front of press club on Sunday . (Photo by Syed Mahamudur Rahman/NurPhoto via AP)

Bangladesh’s New Government Faces Early Test on Free Expression

The arrest of four individuals for allegedly criticising Bangladesh’s new government has raised early concerns about whether the administration of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman intends to break from the repressive practices of

26 Apr, 2026

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Bangladesh Faces Sharp Rise in External Debt Repayments Through 2035

Bangladesh will face a significant increase in external debt repayments between 2026 and 2035, creating sustained pressure on government revenue and foreign exchange reserves. Estimates show that the country must repay $26

24 Apr, 2026

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As Bangladesh Leans Further into Political Islam, India Finds Itself Between the Hammer and the Anvil

In a dramatic escalation of tensions ahead of Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections, the Islamist advocacy group Hefazat-e-Islam has declared a religious “jihad” against the country’s largest Islamist political party, Jamaat-e-Islami, accusing it of

10 Feb, 2026

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The Silence of the Ballot: Bangladesh’s Uncertain Path to the Polls

DHAKA, Bangladesh — In the tea stalls of Dhaka and the garment factories of Gazipur, conversations fall quiet when the police appear. What was meant to be a season of political renewal

17 Jan, 2026

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Minority Rights in Bangladesh After Hasina: A Fragile Transition and the Limits of Interim Governance

The killing of Mani Chakraborty, a Hindu grocery trader in Narsingdi, is the sixth fatal attack on members of Bangladesh’s Hindu community in less than three weeks. His death occurred in a

06 Jan, 2026

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In Bangladesh, a Flood of Fake Phones Exposes a Deeper Crisis of Law and Order

DHAKA — The revelation that tens of millions of mobile phones in Bangladesh have been operating with cloned or fabricated identification numbers has done more than expose a vast underground market. It

04 Jan, 2026

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In Bangladesh, a Funeral Becomes a Fault Line for a Nation in Suspense

DHAKA, Bangladesh — The crowds began gathering before dawn, long before the funeral prayers for Khaleda Zia were announced. They came in silence at first — elderly men who remembered the tumultuous

31 Dec, 2025

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Family Planning Model Crumbles; Contraceptive Crisis Sparks Fears of Population Explosion

Bangladesh Turns to Solar as Middle East Crisis Raises Energy Risks

Bangladesh–US Trade Deal Sparks Fears of GMO Dumping and Threats to Rural Livelihoods

Global Report Warns Bangladesh of Deepening Structural Food Insecurity

Bangladesh’s Measles Outbreak Turns Deadly as Vaccine System Collapse Leaves Children Exposed

Mob Violence Rises as Trust in Bangladesh’s Courts Declines

Bangladesh’s New Government Faces Early Test on Free Expression

Bangladesh Faces Sharp Rise in External Debt Repayments Through 2035

As Bangladesh Leans Further into Political Islam, India Finds Itself Between the Hammer and the Anvil

The Silence of the Ballot: Bangladesh’s Uncertain Path to the Polls

Minority Rights in Bangladesh After Hasina: A Fragile Transition and the Limits of Interim Governance

In Bangladesh, a Flood of Fake Phones Exposes a Deeper Crisis of Law and Order

In Bangladesh, a Funeral Becomes a Fault Line for a Nation in Suspense

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