Bangladesh cannot afford uncertainty when crude bombs detonate on buses, schools and public streets. The recent surge in arson and improvised explosives has raised questions about possible political links, including whether any actors aligned with the Awami League are involved. If credible evidence points in that direction, officials should use every available international mechanism to […]
Security analysts say Bangladesh has safer and more effective options than authorizing police to open fire on arsonists and crude bomb attackers, a directive issued ahead of Monday’s verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police says the instruction is meant to deter sabotage linked to political unrest, but experts warn that […]
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali has ordered officers to open fire on anyone who throws crude bombs or sets vehicles ablaze, saying the instruction is permitted under existing law and applies to attacks on people, police, or key installations. The directive, delivered over radio ahead of Monday’s verdict against former Prime Minister […]
Bangladesh stands to gain major investment and efficiency improvements under a series of agreements to place several Chittagong Port terminals under foreign management, but the long-term concessions have also triggered debate among port users, workers, and political groups.
The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is set to sign a 30-year concession agreement Monday with APM Terminals BV to design, finance, build and operate the Laldia Container Terminal under a public-private partnership (PPP). The ceremony will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel with senior Bangladeshi and Danish officials in attendance. Ashik Chowdhury, executive chairman of […]
Bangladesh’s home adviser said Sunday that security agencies are on full alert ahead of Monday’s expected verdict in a war crimes case involving deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan. Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury told reporters in Barishal that authorities have tightened preparations to prevent unrest as the […]
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal-1 will announce its verdict Monday in a landmark crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two former top officials over their alleged command responsibility during the July Mass Uprising.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Sunday unveiled the official trophy of the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 at the state guest house Jamuna. Representatives from all participating nations attended the ceremony, which marked the formal start of Bangladesh’s first time hosting the tournament.
Police have arrested a man accused of cutting down about 50 Bakul trees planted on the divider of the Dhaka–Chattogram highway in Cumilla’s Sadar Dakshin upazila.
Pakistan’s long slide in internet freedom has reached a point where the country can no longer ignore the consequences. For 15 years, the state has tightened its grip on digital expression through expanded censorship laws, politically driven prosecutions and Chinese-style website blocking. These measures have not strengthened Pakistan. They have weakened its democracy, isolated its […]
