December 29, 2024 – The article “How Google erases Bangladeshi journalism for Indian media” from Netra News explores the issue of Google’s search algorithm favoring Indian media over Bangladeshi journalism, particularly in coverage of local events like the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das.
Top International Media Coverage on Developments in Bangladesh Since 2024
Bangladesh’s revolution in July/August 2024 to overthrow an autocrat captured the attention and imagination of the world, especially young people who saw their peers bring big changes to their nation through hard work and sacrifice. Below we have curated a sampling of the best media coverage from around the world since the revolution, to give readers a sense of how the process of building “Bangladesh 2.0” is progressing. The most recent articles come first, and ones from August 2024 are at the end of this list.
December 24, 2024 – The New York Times article “These Students Ousted Bangladesh’s Government. Now They’re Rebuilding a Democracy” highlights how university students in Bangladesh were instrumental in toppling Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian regime.
December 19, 2024 – The article “The Economist country of the year 2024” explores the criteria for selection and celebrates the notable achievements of the country recognized for its exceptional progress in 2024, highlighting Bangladesh’s ranking as the ‘Economists’ Country of The Year’
December 16, 2024 – The New York Times article “Ex-Bangladeshi Leader Orchestrated Mass Disappearances, Inquiry Finds” reveals findings from a commission report implicating former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her officials in a program of enforced disappearances.
December 04, 2024 – The New York Times article “How Bangladesh’s Economy Was Siphoned Dry” reveals the massive financial corruption under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s regime.
November 29, 2024 – The article “Media missteps intensify tensions over Bangladesh priest’s arrest” analyzes how misinformation and inaccuracies in media reporting on the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das have exacerbated communal tensions in Bangladesh.
November 09, 2024 – The article “Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, all want to build a beautiful Bangladesh: Army chief” underscores Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman’s appeal for unity among Bangladesh’s diverse religious communities to jointly foster a prosperous nation.
November 08, 2024 – The article “An observer’s view on the developments of post-revolution Bangladesh” explores the international financial support and persistent economic challenges, such as escalating commodity prices, affecting Bangladesh’s transition following the revolution.
November 02, 2024 – The article “Annually up to $15 billion laundered from Bangladesh during last Awami League tenure” highlights the substantial financial outflows during the Awami League’s administration, raising alarms about the country’s financial governance and effectiveness of anti-money laundering efforts.
October 30, 2024 – The article “Claims of sectarian motives in nine Hindu deaths falter under scrutiny” investigates the absence of evidence supporting communal motives in the deaths of nine Hindu men, questioning initial claims of sectarian violence.
October 20, 2024 – The article “By Revoking Some National Holidays, Bangladesh Signals Shift Away from Cult Worship of Sheikh Mujib” examines the interim government’s move to eliminate holidays honoring Sheikh Mujib, reflecting a change in the country’s national identity and historical perspective.
October 17, 2024 – The article “Alone in the Dark: The Nightmare of Bangladesh’s Secret Underground Prison” reveals the grave human rights violations occurring within a clandestine military prison in Bangladesh, focusing on the severe psychological and physical suffering inflicted on political detainees.