53 years ago, Bangladesh gained its independence painfully, at the cost of a war that left three million dead. Since then, the country has grown to become one of the Asian economies.
The textile industry brings in more than $55 billion a year to Dhaka and makes the South Asian country the second-largest exporter of the sector in the world – just behind China. France 24 summary of the week invites you to look back at the news that marked the week I subscribe Take international news everywhere with you! Download the France 24 application.