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Bangladesh

Fake ‘haha’ reactions attack political opponents ahead of Bangladesh elections

The investigation found that such attacks not only mock a post, but also reduces its visibility.
The investigation found that such attacks not only mock a post, but also reduces its visibility.

Misinformation in Bangladesh rose by 30% in 2025

Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina topped the list, with her name appearing in 274 fact-check headlines.
Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina topped the list, with her name appearing in 274 fact-check headlines.

Shooting-Bangladesh approves shooting team's India tour

After toppling Hasina, young Bangladeshis turn back to old guard

Under 30s, popularly known as Gen-Z, drove the uprising and make up more than a quarter of Bangladesh’s 128 million voters.
Under 30s, popularly known as Gen-Z, drove the uprising and make up more than a quarter of Bangladesh’s 128 million voters.

Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina’s speech

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the media virtually in New Delhi on Jan 23, 2026, ahead of upcoming national election.
Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the media virtually in New Delhi on Jan 23, 2026, ahead of upcoming national election.

Bangladesh absence from T20 World Cup a sad moment, as cricket players’ body urges unity

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim celebrates his century on the second day of the second Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Nov 20, 2025.
Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim celebrates his century on the second day of the second Test against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Nov 20, 2025.

Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - South Africa v Bangladesh - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India - October 24, 2023  A Bangladesh fan with a flag in the stands REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - South Africa v Bangladesh - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India - October 24, 2023  A Bangladesh fan with a flag in the stands REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/ File Photo

Bangladesh readies for polls, Hasina supporters at a loss

This photograph taken on Jan 14, 2026 shows Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s election candidate SM Zilany (centre) speaking with residents during a visit to his electoral constituency Gopalganj.
This photograph taken on Jan 14, 2026 shows Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s election candidate SM Zilany (centre) speaking with residents during a visit to his electoral constituency Gopalganj.

Bangladesh stand firm on India decision despite World Cup ultimatum

Cricket - Asia Cup - India v Bangladesh - Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 24, 2025  General view of the trophy as the Bangladesh players line up during the national anthems before the match REUTERS/Satish Kumar
Cricket - Asia Cup - India v Bangladesh - Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 24, 2025  General view of the trophy as the Bangladesh players line up during the national anthems before the match REUTERS/Satish Kumar

Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina polls

Mass rallies are expected with hundreds of thousands of supporters gathering as frontrunners formally launch their campaigns.
Mass rallies are expected with hundreds of thousands of supporters gathering as frontrunners formally launch their campaigns.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.