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ASK Voices Concern Over Police Order to Re-Arrest Awami League Leaders

ASK Voices Concern Over Police Order to Re-Arrest Awami League Leaders

The directive to take action “as deemed appropriate” against leaders and activists of a political party whose activities have been banned, and the instruction to show individuals released on bail as re-arrested under “shown arrest” or in other cases, are contrary to the rule of law, according to Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK). The organization has expressed deep concern over such instructions.

Massive Cost Overrun: Tk 79,834 Crore Added to 65 Projects

Massive Cost Overrun: Tk 79,834 Crore Added to 65 Projects

During the one-and-a-half-year tenure of the interim government, the cost of 65 development projects was increased by Tk 79,834 crore, which many economists consider the result of “wasteful” and questionable re-evaluations. The initial combined cost of these projects was Tk 2,24,000 crore; after revision, the expenditure increased by 35.67 percent to Tk 3,04,000 crore.

Visa Services Restarted by Bangladesh, India Yet to Decide

Visa Services Restarted by Bangladesh, India Yet to Decide

India’s tourist visa services for Bangladeshis have remained suspended for the past 18 months due to strained relations during the interim government period. Other visa categories are being issued on a limited scale from only five Indian Visa Application Centers (IVACs) Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna out of 16 across the country. Medical, double-entry, and business visas are currently available in limited numbers.

Death Toll Rises to 5 in Chattogram Gas Explosion

Death Toll Rises to 5 in Chattogram Gas Explosion

Another member of the family injured in the devastating gas explosion in Halishahar, Chattogram, has died. The head of the household, Sakhawat Hossain, died on Wednesday morning while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka. One hundred percent of his body had been burned. With his death, the number of fatalities from the same family has risen to five.

Allowing Loan Defaulters and Dual Citizens to Contest a Major Election Failure

Allowing Loan Defaulters and Dual Citizens to Contest a Major Election Failure

Citizens for Good Governance (Shujan) has identified the opportunity given to accused loan defaulters and dual citizens to contest as the most notable failure of the Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election.

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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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