Jim Luce’s extensive coverage of Bangladesh captures a nation at a pivotal crossroads, documenting its journey from the traumatic birth following the 1971 Liberation War to its current struggles with democratic governance and development challenges. Born from the ashes of East Pakistan after a genocidal conflict that claimed countless Bengali lives, Bangladesh emerged as South Asia’s first secular state, though its constitutional identity has evolved over decades—from socialism to Islamic republic and back toward secular principles. Through his reporting, Luce chronicles both the promise and perils of this densely populated nation, from the political upheaval surrounding authoritarian leadership and the recent indictment of ousted Prime Minister Hasina, to the grassroots innovations of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and the persistent public health crises affecting rural communities. His work reveals Bangladesh as a complex tapestry of resilience and struggle, where democratic aspirations clash with authoritarian tendencies, and where educational empowerment and social entrepreneurship offer hope amid ongoing challenges ranging from political instability to environmental and health crises.
- A Picture of Bangladesh (May 11, 2024)
- Bangladeshi Authoritarian Leader Fees Country Amid Protest (Aug. 5, 2024)
- Bangladesh Tribunal Indicts Ousted Prime Minister Hasina (July 15, 2025)
- Empowering Bangladesh: The Crucial Role of Education (April 11, 2024)
- Reuters Interviews Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh (June 11, 2024)
- Snakebite Deaths Soar to 7,000 a Year in Rural Bangladesh (June 23, 2024)
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