An IGP’s eye-watering corruption takes the lid off patronage politics
May 29, 2024
Asian news from Dhaka
Renewed U.S. outreach to Bangladesh signals strategic shift in region
DHAKA -- When Donald Lu visited Bangladesh last year, the veteran American envoy was banging the drum of democracy ahead of elections that critics warned were tilted in favor of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ruling Awami League.
Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India
DHAKA/KOLKATA - Strong winds and heavy rain pounded the coastal regions of Bangladesh and India as severe cyclone Remal made landfall late on May 26, leaving millions without electricity after power poles fell and some trees were uprooted by gusty winds.
India and Bangladesh brace for year's first cyclone
DHAKA/KOLKATA — Bangladesh and India braced on Sunday (May 26) for cyclone Remal, the first of the year, as the storm with wind speeds of up to 120 kmh (75 mph) is set to make landfall overnight, India's weather department said.
Cyclone Remal slams into Bangladesh coast as hundreds of thousands evacuate
At least 800,000 people evacuate their homes in low-lying coastal areas of Bangladesh as intense cyclone makes landfall.
India’s Teesta River funding: ambition or illusion?
During a visit to Dhaka on May 8-9, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra expressed India’s interest in financing the Teesta River project, marking a significant shift in India’s engagement with Bangladesh regarding this long-contested water resource.
China, India duel for riverine lifeblood of Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s economy faces a perfect storm with double-digit inflation pinching wallets, foreign exchange reserves dwindling and economic growth fading away. To weather the crisis, the government is desperately seeking foreign loans.