Bangladesh
Explore our coverage of Bangladesh’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Leaders
The Economist’s country of the year for 2024
The winner toppled a tyrant and seems headed for something better
Asia
Bangladesh’s economic progress may have been hyped
A new report highlights the challenges facing Muhammad Yunus’s interim government
Asia
2024’s biggest revolution may yet devour its children
Muhammad Yunus faces calls for early elections and retributive justice
Leaders
After the revolution, Bangladesh is stable. For the moment
Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader, needs to set a date for elections
Asia
Can India’s garments industry benefit from Bangladesh’s turmoil?
Despite the disruption, Bangladesh remains far ahead
Asia
Muhammad Yunus, a microcredit pioneer, is Bangladesh’s interim leader
His experience, popularity and international reputation offer new hope for a democratic future
China
How China views the popular uprising in Bangladesh
The government is quiet. Others blame America
Leaders
Bangladesh has ousted an autocrat. Now for the hard part
A caretaker leader, Muhammad Yunus, must try to rebuild democracy
Asia
Can hope beat hatred in Bangladesh?
Domestic politics and great-power rivalries will make transitioning to democracy hard