World & Nation
Ever since Bangladesh’s prime minister was forced to step down and fled the country, her supporters and associates have faced retaliatory attacks.
Aug. 16, 2024
Anger at India’s failure to deter violence against women fueled protests by medics and women’s groups after a trainee doctor was raped and killed.
Aug. 17, 2024
Police imposed a strict curfew in Bangladesh as military forces patrolled the capital after scores were killed during protests over civil service jobs.
July 20, 2024
Muhammad Yunus takes oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, after an uprising forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India.
Aug. 8, 2024
The protests posed the most serious challenge to Bangladesh’s government since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won a fourth consecutive term in January.
July 21, 2024
Bangladesh’s prime minister has resigned and fled the country, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence.
Aug. 5, 2024
Violence in Bangladesh leaves nearly 100 dead as student protesters clash with police and ruling party activists, officials and media reports say.
Aug. 4, 2024
The landslides hit hilly areas in Kerala state’s Wayanad district early Tuesday, flattening houses, uprooting trees and destroying bridges.
July 30, 2024
Bangladesh is observing a day of mourning in memory of more than 200 people killed in recent weeks during student protests.
An American woman was fatally shot while participating in a protest in the West Bank. Witnesses said Israeli soldiers were responsible.
Sept. 6, 2024