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Bangladesh election gives Europe an opportunity to strengthen ties. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won a landslide victory in Bangladesh’s election. Political Editor Nick Powell travelled to Bangladesh to observe the country’s 12th parliamentary vote and reflects on what it means for its people and its relations with the EU.
Bangladesh goes to the polls either this December or in January. Delivering a free and fair election will add to the country’s rising global respect, as it graduates to middle-income status. The independent Election Monitoring Forum is hard at work trying to protect the democratic process, amid attempts by an opposition party to undermine the […]
South Korea has grown into one of the world’s most important economies, the global reach of its manufacturing sector matched only by the cultural impact of its films and music. Political Editor Nick Powell looks at the background to the Republic of Korea’s remarkable economic growth and how it is facing its geopolitical challenges. South […]
After the dishonesty of Boris Johnson and the short-lived holiday from reality under Liz Truss, the United Kingdom has its third Prime Minister of the year. Political Editor Nick Powell writes that Rishi Sunak will be a more predictable and reliable leader as he seeks to return his country to stability and his party to […]
Bangladesh has been identified as “an oasis of growth” and “a country of immense opportunities” by one of Asia’s leading bankers. Political Editor Nick Powell looks at how the country keeps moving forward despite all the international economic challenges. Bangladesh has stood out for its resilient economy, which grew by more than 17% in three […]