Dhaka30 Dec 2025Khaleda Zia: Assassinated leader's widow who went on to lead BangladeshThe country's first female prime minister governed in periods of violent unrest and economic hardship.30 Dec 202521 Nov 2025At least five killed in Bangladesh earthquakeThe epicentre of the earthquake was about 30 kilometres (18.6 miles) from the capital, Dhaka.21 Nov 202526 Jul 2025Screams and chaos: The moments after Bangladesh fighter jet hit a primary schoolAt least 31 people were killed, many of them schoolchildren, when a fighter jet crashed into a school in Dhaka. 26 Jul 202526 Jul 2024Bangladesh police detain protest leaders at hospitalThey were being treated for injuries they say were sustained after police tortured them in detention.26 Jul 202424 Jul 2024Drenched in blood - how Bangladesh protests turned deadlyAt least 150 people have been killed - some of those caught up in the bloodshed describe what happened. 24 Jul 202419 Jul 2024Bangladesh imposes curfew as protests continueAuthorities say the army will be deployed to halt unrest, after a prison was attacked on Friday.19 Jul 202418 Jul 2024Bangladesh issues high security alert as deadly protests escalateA High Security Alert has been issued for the whole of Bangladesh, as violent clashes between students and police continue. 18 Jul 202417 Jul 2024Deadly unrest over job quotas grips BangladeshProtesters demand a merit-based system for high-paying government jobs to replace the current quota allocations.17 Jul 20241 Mar 2024'Jumped to save my life': Survivor on deadly Dhaka fireDozens were killed and many injured after a blaze tore through a seven-storey building in the Bangladesh capital.1 Mar 2024...