Amid major turmoil and convictions of opposition leaders, Bangladesh sets election dates
Bangladesh articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Bangladesh. According to Freedom House, the latest elections were "deemed free and fair by European Union observers and other monitoring groups but serious problems remain in the election system and in ensuring human rights". Also check out our section on World Democracy.
How Bangladesh Destroyed Microfinancing Dream of Icon
Bangladesh destroyed microfinancing directed at millions of poor women and left a very unhappy end
$100 Million in Microloans Given to American Women
Bangladesh trailblazing Grameen Bank has transformed business of microloans for poor women that has now been successfully transferred to microloans given to American women
Government to Take Over Bangladesh Microlender?
Famous pioneer Grameen bank likely to see government take over Bangladesh microlender despite international outcry on behalf of innovative institution
Microfinance Pioneer Record Large US Investments
Grameen America, an offshoot of Bangladeshi microfinance pioneer record major milestone into American market
How Democratic India’s Caste System Really Works
This essay argues that the premise of Brahmanical superiority is not sufficient to explain observations of the caste system in the world’s biggest democracy, India.
Burmese Democracy Activist Suu Kyi Arrives in Europe
Plenty of Difficulties Lie Ahead in Troubled Country as Suu Kyi Arrives in Europe to Seek Help
Tens of Thousands Protest Working Conditions in Bangladesh
Protesters Clash With Police as Garment Workers Seek Pay Rise and Decent Working Conditions in Bangladesh
Serious Unrest in Bangladesh as Strikes Continue
Bombs Explode in Capital and Protester Dies in Unrest in Bangladesh as Nationwide Strikes Continue
Huge Protests After Bangladesh Opposition Head Disappearance
Rubber Bullets and Tear Gas as Bangladesh Opposition Head Disappearance Brings Nation to a Halt