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Death Toll Rises in Bangladesh’s Anti-Drug War
By Shakil Bin Mushtaq
More than 100 have been killed since a new anti-drug push began in Bangladesh.

Could Bangladesh Be Heading for One-Party Rule?
By Amit Sengupta
With the BNP's Khaleda Zia in jail and Islamic parties besieged, it's a probability more than just a possibility.

Bangladesh’s Students Back on the Streets in Protest
By Siddharthya Roy
Over the last week, Bangladesh saw intense student unrest over quotas in government jobs.

Turbulent Politics Set to Return to Bangladesh
By Lau Seng Yap
Political stability ahead of the December national elections is now increasingly elusive in Bangladesh.

Is This the End of the Two-Party System in Bangladesh?
By K.S. Venkatachalam
Less than a year ahead of national polls, the leader of Bangladesh's opposition party has been convicted of corruption.

Bangladesh Just Became a Vassal State
By Esam Sohail
Sheikh Hasina's crackdown on dissent leaves her government overreliant on Delhi's support.

The Rise of US-Bangladesh Counterterror Cooperation
By Arafat Kabir
Kerry’s visit to Dhaka shows how seriously the U.S. takes terrorism in Bangladesh.

Terrorism in Asia: Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Beyond
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss terror in Bangladesh and Southeast Asia, and Nepali politics.

The Battle for the Soul of Bangladesh
By Arif Rafiq
The deadly attack on a bakery in Dhaka may have ties to ISIS, but its roots stretch deep into Bangladesh's history.

The Downfall of Democracy in Bangladesh
By David Landry
"Sheikh’s unprecedented moves since coming to power threaten to undo much of the country’s democratic progress."

To Counter ISIS, Bangladesh Needs to Solve Its Homegrown Violence
By Alexandra Stark
Combating ISIS in Bangladesh requires understanding and stopping homegrown militant movements.

Bangladesh's Democratic Backsliding: Time to Act Before It's Too Late
By Lord Carlile of Berriew CBE QC
Time to stop the executions of political opponents and restore the rule of law.