The recent abduction of 12 Bangladeshi fishermen from the Naf River marks yet another escalation in a troubling series of cross-border aggressions that demand a decisive and coordinated response from the Bangladeshi state. The incident, which occurred Saturday afternoon near Naikkhongdia in Teknaf, involved armed members of the Arakan Army taking control of a fishing […]
Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister arrived in Dhaka on Saturday in a visit that marks the highest-level contact between the two countries since 2012, signaling a potential thaw in historically tense relations. Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar is in Bangladesh for a two-day visit at the invitation of the Bangladeshi government. He was received […]
The Bangladesh interim government on Friday warned media outlets against broadcasting or publishing statements by deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, calling her remarks “false and provocative” and citing national security laws. Sheikh Hasina was ousted during a military-backed uprising in July and has since been in hiding. The government’s statement follows the airing of an […]
A recent clash between students of Dhaka College and City College has once again highlighted the urgent need for stronger action against violent political behavior on campuses across Bangladesh. At least five students were injured Thursday morning when a confrontation escalated in the Science Lab area of Dhaka, disrupting traffic and raising concerns about safety […]
Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s interim leader and once a global symbol of peace and progress, must urgently reorient his government away from authoritarian tactics and toward true democratic reform. The promise made after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government to restore rights and rebuild a democratic foundation cannot be fulfilled through repression, censorship, and political exclusion. […]
Bangladesh’s recent use of the army in nationwide anti-crime operations, including the arrest of 56 individuals from August 14 to 21, highlights a growing and concerning dependency on the military for internal policing. According to the Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR), army units from various infantry divisions and brigades carried out the operations in […]
A nationwide surge in influenza cases has pushed Bangladesh into its worst flu outbreak since surveillance began in 2007, according to health officials. The spike, recorded in July, has caused widespread illness across the country, particularly among schoolchildren and families. The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) and icddr,b reported that 59.2 percent […]
Bangladesh has emerged as one of the top source countries for foreign tourist arrivals in India over the past five years, highlighting the strong cultural and historical kinship between Bengalis and Indians. According to data shared by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Bangladesh led tourist arrivals in 2020 and 2023, underscoring a consistent interest […]
At least 113 women were killed by their husbands in Bangladesh from January through July, according to a new report from a local rights group, highlighting the country’s ongoing struggle with domestic violence. The Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), an independent legal aid and human rights organization, said Tuesday that 322 women were victims of […]
Bagerhat, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its 15th-century Islamic architecture and storied past, is on the brink of decay, not from time, but from neglect. The town’s roads are in such disrepair that they are barely navigable, submerged under rainwater, choked with garbage, and riddled with potholes that have made daily life miserable […]
