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Situation ReportSep 4, 2024 | 17:12 GMT

Bangladesh: Garment Workers' Protests Block Highways, Shut Down Factories

Ready-made garment workers in Bangladesh's city of Gazipur began protesting and blocking major highways, including the Dhaka-Mymensingh route, while ongoing demonstrations have led to the closure of at least 60 garment factories in Ashulia, Savar and Dhaka, the Daily Prothom Alo reported on Sept. 4.

Bangladesh

Economics

Politics

Situation ReportAug 9, 2024 | 19:35 GMT

Bangladesh: Interim Government Members Sworn In

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in on Aug. 8 as the chief adviser of Bangladesh, a role equivalent to prime minister, alongside other members of the interim government, Prothom Alo reported the next day.

Bangladesh

Politics

Situation ReportAug 7, 2024 | 19:46 GMT

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus Set To Lead Interim Government

The press secretary for Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced that Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will head the country's interim government, Prothom Alo reported on Aug. 7.

AssessmentsMay 31, 2016 | 09:14 GMT

Bangladesh's Descent Into Authoritarianism

Two trends will shape the future of Bangladesh, the world's eighth-most populous nation. The first is its descent toward single-party authoritarianism. The second is increasing insecurity and extremist attacks.

Situation ReportSep 28, 2012 | 16:51 GMT

Japan: Imaging Satellite To Monitor Shipping Near Disputed Islands

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency offered to use a high-resolution imaging satellite to monitor shipping near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu islands, The Asahi Shimbun reported Sept. 28.

Terrorism and Security

East Asia Military and Security

China

Japan

AssessmentsMay 3, 2010 | 13:07 GMT