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At Least 125 Injured as Police Clash With Agitating Primary School Teachers in Dhaka

At least 125 government primary school teachers, who were protesting to press for three demands including upgrading their salary to the 10th grade, received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital after being injured in an alleged police attack.

Dark Room Torture and Fund Fraud: July Foundation Faces Gruesome Allegations

A case has been filed in court against ten officials and employees of the July Foundation in connection with allegations of torture and attempted murder of the July war wounded veteran Jahangir Alam during the anti-discrimination student movement.

Taliban Accuses Pakistani Forces of Attack in Spin Boldak During Peace Talks in Istanbul

The Taliban government has accused Pakistani forces of launching an attack in Afghanistan’s Spin Boldak region amid ongoing peace talks in Istanbul. On Thursday (November 6), the Afghan Taliban stated that they have not yet retaliated, out of respect for the negotiations and consideration for the safety of civilians.

Exports Down 7.43% in October: Bangladesh Faces Deepening Trade and Currency Crisis

The downward trend in Bangladesh’s export earnings continues, creating fresh concerns for the economy. According to the latest data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the country’s total exports in October fell by 7.43 percent, dropping to 3.63 billion USD. This marks the continuation of a two-month decline, heightening fears among exporters of further contraction. Meanwhile, import volumes are also gradually decreasing — a reflection of the ongoing foreign currency crisis and growing economic uncertainty.

Sheikh Hasina Breaks Silence on Bangladesh’s Political Crisis, Outlines Vision for the Future

In a world-exclusive piece for The WEEK, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opens up, providing her perspective on the country’s current political turmoil and sharing her vision for Bangladesh’s future.

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Saint Martin Island The Small Island Causing Big International Tensions

Bangladesh, located in South Asia, has emerged as a key focal point in global geopolitical competition following months of unrest and shifts in its power structure over the past year. Although the interim government has pledged to hold elections, the political climate remains tense, clouded by accusations of foreign interference. At the heart of this crisis is a controversial allegation concerning the United States' attempt to secure access to a military base on Saint Martin Island—an issue raised by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which continues to echo in Dhaka’s political and media spheres despite the passage of time.

CJA Report Highlights Alarming Repression Crisis Point for Media Freedom in Bangladesh

The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) has sounded the alarm over a “crisis point” for press freedom in Bangladesh, citing mass arrests, fabricated charges, and harassment of journalists under the interim administration of Mohammad Yunus.

Absent From a U.N. Discussion on Refugee Aid: The Refugees Themselves

They reside in the world’s largest network of refugee camps, with little freedom to leave. Within these camps, their shops have been demolished and schools shut down. Back in their homeland, the only common ground among warring groups is their shared hostility toward these stateless people.

Tracking Myanmar’s Nuclear Drive: Latest Developments Under the Junta

The junta’s recent announcement to construct a small-scale nuclear power plant in the coming years marks the culmination of Myanmar’s decades-long pursuit of nuclear technology, which began in the early 2000s.

IMF Sets Foreign Loan Cap for Bangladesh for the First Time

For the first time, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has set a limit on how much foreign loan Bangladesh can take. In the current fiscal year (2025-26), Bangladesh cannot take more than USD 8.44 billion in foreign loans. Previously, there was no such restriction from the IMF on Bangladesh.

Public Outcry After Elderly Fakir’s Hair Shaved in Dhaka

A viral video showing a group of men forcibly shaving the hair of an elderly fakir in Dhaka’s Sadarghat area has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from human rights organisations.

Bangladesh Still ‘In Crisis’ for Freedom of Expression, Warns ARTICLE 19

Bangladesh remains in a state of crisis for freedom of expression, ARTICLE 19 has warned during the Item 4 General Debate at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Child Abuse Crisis Deepens in Bangladesh 259 Children Murdered, 306 Raped in First 7 Months of 2025

Bangladesh is witnessing a surge in violence against children, with alarming increases in murders, sexual assaults and other forms of abuse during the first seven months of 2025, according to data from Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) and child rights organizations.

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AI Could Eliminate 100 Million U.S. Jobs Within a Decade, Warns Bernie Sanders Report

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Maha Saptami, the second day of the five-day Sharadiyo Durga Puja, was celebrated on Monday amid due religious fervour and gaiety across Bangladesh.

Employees of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) have announced an indefinite work stoppage starting Sunday

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