Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina, exiled and facing a death sentence, plans to return to Bangladesh in December, creating a legal conflict with Dhaka’s leaders. The article highlights the tension between her return and the current leadership in Dhaka.

Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed to enhance cooperation in combating cybercrime and online fraud during a meeting between their interior ministers in New York. The ministers also discussed expanding police training programs and addressed regional security issues, including the US-Iran conflict and the Middle East situation.

Landslides caused by monsoon rains in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh killed at least 13 refugees, including five children, prompting authorities to relocate over 1,000 people from risky areas. Rescue operations followed a deadly collapse at an Islamic school in Cox’s Bazar, where survivors reported casualties and ongoing concerns about buried bodies.

Four individuals from Bengal, including two minors, returned home after a one-year legal battle following their detention in Bangladesh, crossing the border in Malda district.

Landslides in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar killed at least 13 refugees, including five children, prompting authorities to relocate people from risky areas. Rescuers and volunteers conducted evacuation efforts amid forecasts of more rain, with over 1,000 people already moved. Previous landslides in the region have caused additional deaths in recent days.

Authorities in Bangladesh's Rohingya refugee camps are relocating people from risky areas after a landslide killed at least 5 children. The relocation efforts use loudspeakers, volunteers, and community leaders to ensure safety.

A landslide struck a girls’ school in a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, killing at least seven children and a teacher. The disaster occurred at a refugee camp, resulting in eight fatalities.

More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed. The country had previously made significant progress on measles, but children continue to die from the disease.

AIUDF has urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to stop the detention and pushback of genuine citizens to Bangladesh. The party also demands the repeal of the Uniform Civil Code and rehabilitation of families displaced during eviction drives.

A monsoon landslide at a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar district killed at least five children at an Islamic school. Rescue efforts continued as more rain was forecast, with prior landslides in the area having killed eight people. Authorities are relocating refugees from high-risk zones, but many resist leaving their homes.

Monsoon rains triggered a landslide at a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, killing at least five children. The disaster occurred in a refugee camp, highlighting risks associated with monsoon weather in the region.

Bangladesh is exploring its debut sovereign bond sale overseas, as reported from Dhaka.

Landslides in southeastern Bangladesh triggered by monsoon rains killed at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children, while heavy rains in India caused 13 deaths and flooding. Rescuers recovered seven bodies, and an eighth was found by refugees after hills collapsed in Cox’s Bazar district. In India, monsoon rains led to flash floods, landslides, and road closures, with forecasts predicting continued heavy rainfall.

Southern China's Guangxi region suffered severe flooding and destruction from Tropical Storm Maysak's remnants, resulting in six deaths, 11 missing people, and 130,000 evacuations. Stranded residents faced rising water levels, power outages, and shortages of resources, while snakes from breeding facilities displaced by floods caused additional risks in Hengzhou city.

A southern Chinese region, particularly Guangxi, is experiencing severe flooding and destruction from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak, resulting in six deaths, 11 missing people, and the evacuation of 130,000 residents. Families are stranded in rising water without power or clean water, while snakes displaced by floods have caused injuries in Hengzhou city. Heavy rains, with some areas recording over 900 mm, continue to impact the region, and Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to hit southeastern China soon.

Pakistan's economic debate focuses on the inefficiency of government spending versus private investment, with private investment generating higher returns but stagnant productivity preventing compounding growth. The article highlights low productivity in Pakistan compared to India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh, and suggests reforms like export discipline, skills development, and technology adoption for SMEs to improve output per rupee.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman prioritized climate diplomacy in his first major international address at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. He focused on this topic instead of traditional economic requests.

Landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in southeastern Bangladesh killed at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children, as makeshift shelters collapsed in multiple locations. Officials reported relocating over 1,000 people from high-risk areas, with forecasts indicating continued rain. The UNHCR noted 36 refugee deaths in similar incidents between 2021 and 2026.

Landslides triggered by monsoon rains in southeastern Bangladesh have killed at least eight Rohingya refugees living in camps. Officials confirmed the fatalities but did not provide additional details.

Bangladesh is strengthening ties with China while relations with India, which had turned frosty under the interim government, are improving.

India's Ministry of External Affairs states it will consider all related developments in its approach to the Teesta issue. India confirms its development assistance to Bangladesh projects follows a 'mutually agreed roadmap' after Bangladesh's PM visited China.

India has resumed tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals, signaling a thaw in bilateral relations. Analysts highlight that rebuilding trade ties will be challenging as Bangladesh pursues Chinese investment near India's sensitive eastern border. The visa suspension followed violent protests that led to the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Landmark court rulings in Colombia and Bangladesh recognized rivers as legal persons, but pollution and threats persist due to legal systems designed to treat nature as an object for human use. A new study attributes ongoing issues to systemic legal frameworks prioritizing exploitation over protection.

Pakistan has made the most significant progress in narrowing the mobile ownership gender gap, reducing it from 37% in 2024 to 27% in 2025. The country also saw a dramatic drop in the mobile internet gender gap, from 25% to 8%, with personal device ownership playing a critical role in enabling women's digital access.

The article discusses Bangladesh's long-standing foreign policy alignment with India under Sheikh Hasina's leadership, highlighting bilateral agreements in digital connectivity, transit rights, and maritime security. It argues for Bangladesh's logical case for admission into ASEAN.

India expelled thousands of migrants during the night. The deportations are worsening relations with Bangladesh.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with leaders from Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Belarus, and North Korea in June 2026. He hosted 20 national leaders in Beijing this year, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, highlighting China's growing global influence amid geopolitical tensions.

The article argues that devaluing the rupee to boost exports is ineffective due to high import dependency in production. Research shows exports respond weakly to exchange rate changes, and 37% of export value relies on imported inputs. Structural issues like energy costs, productivity, and trade facilitation are highlighted as critical factors, contrasting with examples of Vietnam and South Korea's success through diversification and reforms.

Sheikh Hasina, ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, pledged to return to the country this year despite a death sentence issued in absentia, which she called 'illegal, unconstitutional and politically motivated'. She stated she would overcome obstacles to return home, having fled to India after a student-led uprising ousted her government in August 2024.

Bangladesh's ex-PM Sheikh Hasina claims she will return to Dhaka this year despite a death sentence in absentia for crimes against humanity. She fled to India in August 2024 after a student-led uprising ousted her, and in an interview with NDTV, she dismissed the verdict as 'politically motivated.'

Bangladesh received $1 billion in World Bank loans for fertilizer and food support amid concerns over global supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Rising energy and fertilizer prices threaten economic stability in import-dependent South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China resulted in agreements on trade and green technology, with the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project gaining prominence. The project, previously a diplomatic speculation, is now elevated in importance.

China expressed support for Bangladesh's Teesta river project, and Bangladesh reaffirmed its commitment to the 'one China' policy. China also backed Bangladesh's sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Xi Jinping has hosted over a dozen world leaders this year, including Bangladesh’s new prime minister and Myanmar’s president, to build China’s influence and economic ties. The article highlights efforts to shift the balance of power away from the West, with the US described as 'capricious' in this context.

India’s envoy to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has assumed office and announced the resumption of travel visa applications starting June 28. Trivedi presented his credentials to Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, and the Union government granted him the status of a Union Minister for ceremonial functions.

A Bangladeshi man was jailed for raping an autistic 12-year-old girl and grooming a nine-year-old girl. The court noted concerns that his cultural background may influence his attitude toward female children.

A suspected Bangladeshi national was held for an illegal stay. The individual's identity and specific details about the case are not provided in the article.

Pakistan's education system faces a structural misalignment between education and sectors with comparative advantage, leading to shortages of skilled workers and underemployed graduates. The article argues for prioritizing technical skills and productivity in sectors where Pakistan can compete, while gradually improving universities, citing examples like South Korea, China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh to highlight the importance of workforce capabilities for economic growth.

A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh, may provide an affordable lifeline for patients who cannot afford the original medication. The drug's availability highlights a loophole in patent law that allows generic production in certain regions.

Bangladesh's new leader urged Malaysia to reopen its labor market to Bangladeshi workers, citing concerns over exploitation, recruitment abuse, and stranded-worker cases. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made the request to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during bilateral talks, emphasizing the need to address systemic issues before easing hiring restrictions.