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Bangladesh Leads Asia-Pacific in Imprisoning Journalists

Bangladesh Leads Asia-Pacific in Imprisoning Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) told Alap that Bangladesh ranks highest in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of imprisoning journalists.

Bangladesh Drops Three Spots in 2026 Press Freedom Rankings

Bangladesh Drops Three Spots in 2026 Press Freedom Rankings

Bangladesh has dropped three places in the Media Freedom Index this year. Out of 180 countries, Bangladesh now ranks 152nd, down from 149th last year.

Infrastructure Boom Faces Scrutiny in Bangladesh’s Changing Political Context

Infrastructure Boom Faces Scrutiny in Bangladesh’s Changing Political Context

In Bangladesh, large-scale infrastructure projects implemented over the past decade continue to generate discussion and debate in the political arena. These projects were initiated or completed under previous governments, particularly the Bangladesh Awami League, and are now being reassessed in the current political context.

ASEAN lawmakers call for urgent regional action to prevent Rohingya food crisis

ASEAN lawmakers call for urgent regional action to prevent Rohingya food crisis

The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights has called on Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the global community to urgently address the worsening Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh, warning of a looming humanitarian disaster.

New UK Visa Framework Triggers ‘Silent Suspension’ for Bangladesh and Pakistan

New UK Visa Framework Triggers ‘Silent Suspension’ for Bangladesh and Pakistan

The United Kingdom government’s controversial “emergency brake,” or visa suspension mechanism, is currently in effect for four countries. Student visas for citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan are now completely halted. Meanwhile, UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a new “compliance-based” border control system, which will effectively act as an “indirect restriction” for high-risk countries such as Bangladesh and Pakistan.

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CHT Accord Implementation Committee Holds 11th Meeting

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

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

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

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

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).

Bangladesh’s plate is shifting northeast and hitting the Myanmar plate

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.

The Small Island Causing Big International Tensions

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.

Crisis Point for Media Freedom in Bangladesh

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.

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

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ARSA–RSO Clash with Arakan Army, Panic Spreads on This Side of the Border

ARSA–RSO Clash with Arakan Army, Panic Spreads on This Side of the Border

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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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