Climate Change
Japan halts aid for coal-fired plants in Indonesia, Bangladesh
Move comes amid international criticism of sector's greenhouse gas emissions
Bangladesh
Natural disasters
Death toll in Bangladesh, India floods rises to 42
Dhaka searches for millions stranded by nation's worst monsoon disaster in years
Natural disasters
India, Bangladesh floods leave 18 dead, millions without homes
Both nations ask military for help, with more rain expected over weekend
The Big Story
Abortion in Asia: The limits of choice
The overturning of Roe v. Wade could be a watershed for U.S. women's rights. Is the same true in Asia?
Business Spotlight
From China to India, Asia braces for EU plan to kill fast fashion
Supply chains may have to shift to recyclable, durable clothes -- with uncertain consequences
Asia Insight
Beyond Sri Lanka, economic cyclone bears down on South Asia
From Pakistan to Maldives, forex and debt risks grow as inflationary headwinds build
Fires
At least 49 dead in fire at Bangladesh container depot
Firefighters struggle to get blaze under control
Agriculture
Bangladesh farmers trade lowly spuds for high tea
Growers brew bumper profits with tea leaves as government eyes export markets
The Future of Asia 2022
Indonesia's Jokowi urges quick rollout of China-backed trade bloc
At Nikkei forum, Hun Sen defends succession plan and denies China 'debt trap'
The Future of Asia 2022
Indonesia's Jokowi aims to host successful G-20 despite Russia issue
President urges 'immediate' implementation of China-backed trade bloc
Business trends
Bangladesh booze makers toast new liquor laws
Teetotaling Islamic groups push back against updated rules
International relations
India wary of China setting up Bangladesh missile maintenance hub
Beijing 'crossing a line' as it deepens defense ties with old ally of New Delhi
Consumer
Bangladesh finds backing for Japan Tobacco complaint against BAT
Competition regulator poised to extend probe of South Asia’s top cigarette market
Arts
Bangladeshi bard breathes life into the dying art of Puthi-paath
Once a vital source of entertainment in rural Bengal, now almost obsolete
Myanmar Crisis
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150bn over Myanmar violence
Company admits being 'slow to prevent misinformation' but denies liability
Finance
Bangladeshi banks scurry to meet demand for Islamic services
Most of nation's institutions now offer some religious finance
Politics
Bangladesh tightens grip on Facebook, Twitter and other platforms
Next salvo would compel social media players to hand over user details
DealStreetAsia
Bangladeshi retail tech startup raises $74m from US fund
ShopUp to expand mobile-first digital platform for mom-and-pop shops
Automobiles
Mitsubishi Motors to build new plant in Bangladesh
Japanese automaker looks to expand footprint as country's economy grows
COVID vaccines
Bangladesh starts COVID-19 vaccine drive for Rohingya refugees
Surging infections in Cox's Bazaar camps risk humanitarian disaster, aid workers say