The quaint alleys of Dhaka’s old quarters. While overall economic growth in Asia is forecast to slow marginally this year. After decades of strong growth, Bangladesh is seeking to move to the next level. Over the last couple of centuries, South Asian. Unless there is a concerted effort worldwide to cut greenhouse gases. New rice varieties are being developed and water-saving cultivation technologies. Farmers around the world are at the mercy of the weather, but those in Bangladesh. Poverty is deep and widespread, but Bangladesh has in recent years reduced population growth. Islamist extremism has been rising in the usually tolerant country. Politics has long been dominated by bitter rivalry between two women..
They sank their differences when military ruler. Independence after a nine-month war, with India backing the Bengali nationalists against Pakistan.