While speaking about the matter, Sabina broke down in tears. “At the end of the day, the girls play for the country,” she said before covering her face with both hands, wiping away her tears.

The U.S. government gives other nations US$68 billion of foreign assistance annually—more than any other country. Over half ...

A recurring challenge for Bangladeshis in accessing public services from public transport to passport processing is the widespread “prevalence of extortion,” according to a task force report.

Bangladesh’s media industry has seen some major shake-ups, with more than two dozen outlets shuffling leadership positions following the July mass uprising last year.