The Latest Breaking News from Bangladesh

‘Bangladesh has got a second independence,’ Nobel laureate says before meeting army chief and president.

'Yunus, who I am lucky to call a friend, has been credited with lifting millions out of poverty and driving grassroots-led development,' writes Polman.

Bangladesh’s next leader Muhammad Yunus arrived home Thursday from an overseas trip and will take office later in the day, as he looks to restore calm and rebuild the country following an uprising that ended the 15-year, increasingly autocratic rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

A student-led uprising in Bangladesh against government hiring rules culminated this week in the prime minister fleeing, with Nobel peace prize winner Muhammad Yunus set to lead a caretaker government.

Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's resignation amid protests. Transition of power seen as pivotal for stability and progress in the na...

Bangladesh has had a turbulent existence since gaining independence in 1971 following a war with Pakistan.

Nobel peace prize winner Muhammad Yunus was flying back to Bangladesh on Thursday to lead a caretaker government after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina.

Hopes that interim government under Muhammad Yunus can restore stability and address country’s inequalities.

The Nobel laureate is expected to bring back peace, revive the economy and pave way for free and fair elections.

Editorial: The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, fled this week amid mass unrest. This is a chance to replace autocracy with real civil and political rights

Bangladesh in turmoil as violence targets minorities amid economic grievances. International concern grows over safety and rights of citizens.