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Bangladesh must neutralize Arakan Army threat
The death of a Border Guard Bangladesh soldier in a landmine blast allegedly planted by Myanmar’s Arakan Army must be a turning point for Dhaka.
Chris Rohan, Author at Deshweek | Page 66 of 116
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New defense economic zone aims to turn Bangladesh into an arms exporter
Bangladesh’s plan to create a specialized defense economic zone could revive its long history as a hub of innovation and trade. Once known globally for its muslin and shipbuilding, the country now seeks to build a self-reliant defense industry focused on producing drones, cyber-systems, arms, and ammunition for both domestic use and export.
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Bangladesh election campaign begins with call to reclaim nation
The campaign for Bangladesh’s 2026 national election officially began Saturday, the Chief Adviser’s Office announced in a message and teaser video urging citizens to “reclaim ownership of their nation.”
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Bangladesh is losing $1.5 billion a year from leaking gas pipelines. The World Bank is funding a $350 million program to plug the leaks and cut methane emissions.
Bangladesh is losing an estimated 10 to 12 percent of its natural gas supply each year through leaks in aging pipelines and equipment, costing the country about $1.5 billion annually, according to a new World Bank report.
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Rights groups document alleged abuses in Bangladesh amid political uncertainty
In a period marked by political unrest and restricted civil liberties, rights groups such as Odhikar and the Manabadhikar Sanskriti Foundation continue to report on alleged human rights violations across Bangladesh.
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Yunus must confront extrajudicial killings, end state violence, and restore accountability in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, promised justice and reform after the July 2024 uprising. Yet reports by Odhikar and the Manabadhikar Sanskriti Foundation show grim continuity.
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Attacks on Bangladesh journalists surge during fragile political transition
Bangladesh’s journalists continue to face violence and intimidation during the country’s fragile transition. Odhikar documented 242 attacks on journalists over the past 14 months, including 34 in September — the highest monthly figure.
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Bangladesh faces renewed unrest 14 months after Awami League’s fall. Violence leaves 281 dead.
Fourteen months after the fall of the Awami League, political unrest continues to plague Bangladesh. Rights group Odhikar recorded 7,979 incidents of political violence since the interim government took office, resulting in 281 deaths. Despite promises of reconciliation, factional clashes and turf battles remain widespread. Observers say the country has yet to recover from the […]
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Mob killings surge across Bangladesh as 153 die in three months
Bangladesh’s streets remain gripped by vigilante justice and fear, with 153 people killed in mob violence over the past three months, according to Odhikar.
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Rights groups report 40 extrajudicial killings under Bangladesh’s interim government.
At least 40 people have been killed in alleged extrajudicial incidents since Bangladesh’s interim government took power after the July 2024 uprising, according to rights group Odhikar.