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Arafatul Islam

Multimedia journalist focusing on Bangladeshi politics, human rights and migration.

Bangladeshi-German journalist Arafatul Islam has been working for DW since 2008. He mainly reports on Bangladesh and South Asia, offering insights from a European perspective.

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Featured stories by Arafatul Islam

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (L)

India's influence in Bangladesh: Support or meddling?

A group of Bangladeshis have launched an "India out" campaign accusing India of interfering in its neighbor's politics.
PoliticsMarch 4, 2024
A woman and two children inside a refugee camp in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazaar district in 2022

Rohingya in Bangladesh demand action against police abuse

Several Rohingya women told DW that they've faced sexual assault by security forces at an overcrowded refugee camp.
Law and JusticeFebruary 2, 2024
Muhammad Yunus waves from a car

Bangladesh Nobel laureate's woes turn focus on rule of law

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been sentenced to six months in prison ahead of a contentious general election.
PoliticsJanuary 3, 2024
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Stories by Arafatul Islam

Armed members of Bangladesh border police look towards the Myanmar border

How is Myanmar's civil war impacting Bangladesh?

How is Myanmar's civil war impacting Bangladesh?

Neighboring Bangladesh may soon need to reach out to Myanmar rebels in Rakhine state on security and refugee issues.
ConflictsFebruary 22, 2024
A man holds up a phone with the image of his mother who was killed in stray shelling

Bangladeshi villagers fear Myanmar conflict spillover

Bangladeshi villagers fear Myanmar conflict spillover

Many Bangladeshis living in border villages say they are worried about escalating fighting in Myanmar.
ConflictsFebruary 20, 202403:12 min
A policeman walks past a portrait of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka

Bangladesh: What's next after PM Sheikh Hasina's reelection?

Bangladesh: What's next after PM Sheikh Hasina's reelection?

Hasina won another term in power in an election that was boycotted by the main opposition and drew a low turnout.
PoliticsJanuary 8, 2024
People wait at a truck giving out food in Dhaka

Bangladesh economic woes cast shadow over election

Bangladesh economic woes cast shadow over election

Amid an election season marred by a crackdown on the opposition, many voters are more concerned about spiraling prices.
PoliticsJanuary 5, 2024
Opposition protesters in Dhaka hold signs

Is Bangladesh heading toward another 'one-sided' election?

Is Bangladesh heading toward another 'one-sided' election?

Bangladesh's main opposition party has decided to boycott the upcoming national election following a massive crackdown.
PoliticsDecember 12, 2023
A large group of people wait on a beach after arriving by sea

Bangladesh: Why are Rohingya refugees fleeing to Indonesia?

Bangladesh: Why are Rohingya refugees fleeing to Indonesia?

More than 1,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled deteriorating conditions in refugee camps in Bangladesh this month.
MigrationNovember 29, 2023
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