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Dragged and Burned: Bangladesh Garment Worker Lynched, Shocking the World

A BBC report has detailed the brutal killing of 28-year-old garment worker Dipu Chandra Das, who was lynched and burned by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district on 18 December after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad.

Moon Sighted in the Country, Fasting to Begin Thursday

The holy month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday as the moon has been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh.

Questions Raised Over Unusual Turnout Data in Kurigram-1 Polling Centre

Concerns have emerged over voting data from a polling centre in Kurigram-1 constituency, where official figures reportedly show 100 percent voter turnout, prompting debate over the credibility and transparency of the election process.

Rajya Sabha Polls Announced for Five Seats in West Bengal

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the upcoming biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha, with polling set to take place for five seats from West Bengal.

BNP’s Overwhelming Win: Should It Raise Alarm?

The landslide victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the 13th Parliamentary election raises serious questions about the legitimacy and future stability of Bangladesh’s democratic process.

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CHT Accord Implementation Committee Holds 11th Meeting

The 11th meeting of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord Implementation and Monitoring Committee was held on Sunday, January 18, at the conference room of the Complex Building adjacent to the Toll Plaza of the Karnaphuli Tunnel Site Office in Anwara, Chittagong.

Taliban’s Top Leadership Power Struggle Comes into the Open

The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 by ousting the US-backed government. Since then, the Taliban have been running the country amid various ups and downs, including international sanctions. However, divisions among the top leadership of the Taliban over governing authority and dominance have begun to surface publicly.

2025 Marks a Year of Deep Crisis for Women’s Rights, Safety and Freedom in Bangladesh

In the history of Bangladesh, the year 2025 will be remembered as a year of deep contradiction and conflict regarding women’s rights, freedom, and security. On the one hand, initiatives for women’s rights reform, women’s visible presence, and protests became stronger; on the other hand, violence, hatred, harassment, and conservative pressure reached alarming levels. Across various layers of the state, society, religion, and politics, the question of women remained at the centre of intense debate throughout the year.

Bangladesh Education Sector Ends 2025 in Turmoil

The education sector experienced another turbulent year in 2025, marked by uncertainty, repeated movements by teachers and students over various demands, and the continued absence of comprehensive reform and development plans.

Human Rights Situation ‘Disappointing and Alarming’ in 2025: HRSS Report

The human rights situation in the country remained “disappointing and alarming” throughout 2025 due to the failure of law enforcement agencies, ineffective government responses, and the irresponsibility of major political parties, according to the annual report of the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).

how big is the quake risk? Bangladesh’s plate is shifting northeast and hitting the Myanmar plate

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, with its epicenter 10 kilometers beneath the surface. Despite being moderately strong, it caused severe devastation in the country. Ten people have died, and more than six hundred have been injured. The damage has also been extensive. Scientists, however, are not surprised by these numbers. According to them, Bangladesh’s geographical and geological conditions are responsible for this earthquake. They also warn that the region faces the possibility of even larger quakes in the future.

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.

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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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