TIB Questions Whether State Reform Is Just Hollow Talk from the Government

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep disappointment and resentment over the final approval of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Ordinance while excluding important strategic recommendations such as the formation of a “Selection and Review Committee.” The organization has also raised the question of whether state reform is nothing but empty rhetoric for the government.

279 government-critical content requests to Google in six months

The world’s leading information technology company Google (Alphabet) has recently released its transparency report for January to June 2025. According to that report, during these six months the interim government made a total of 279 requests to Google for content removal, most of which were for removing content critical of the government.

Rising Violence Against Bauls Raises Alarms Over Religious Extremism

A series of attacks targeting Bauls and their followers has been reported across Bangladesh in recent weeks, with a particular religious group appearing to lead the assaults. The attackers identify themselves as “Tauhidi Janata.”

Khulna Demonstration for Baul Abul Sarkar’s Release Comes Under Attack

An attack took place at a protest rally of the Democratic Students’ Alliance in Khulna, organized to demand the release of Baul Abul Sarkar and to protest the vandalism of shrines and mazars across the country. Several activists of the left-leaning student organization have reportedly been injured.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy Rejects Charges, Says Family Targeted Politically

Sajeeb Wazed Joy said, “A false case has been fabricated against us so that we cannot contest the election. The main purpose of these verdicts is to prevent my mother and any member of my family from participating in the election.”

Massive Administrative Shake-Up: 166 Upazilas Get New UNOs Ahead of National Election

Ahead of the upcoming thirteenth national parliamentary election, a major reshuffle has been made at the grassroots level of the administration. In a single day, the government has appointed new Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) in 166 upazilas across the country. A notification in this regard was issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Public Administration.

Bauls Attacked in Thakurgaon Court Premises, Four Injured

Another incident of assault on several Bauls and their followers occurred in the Thakurgaon court premises. At least four people were injured. The incident took place around 2 p.m. on Wednesday (26 November) in the Thakurgaon court area.

Amid the Work Stoppage, Another Faction of Primary Teachers Begins Strike

Amid a work stoppage by one group of assistant teachers at government primary schools over demands related to salary increases, higher grades, and promotion complications, another group has announced the start of a “continuous work stoppage” from today.

Dhaka Now the World’s Second Biggest City, Population Hits 36.6 Million: UN

A new United Nations report reveals that Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, has become the world’s largest city with a population of 41.9 million. Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka now ranks second with 36.6 million people.

High Court sets December 4 verdict on writ against NCT deal with DP World

The High Court on Tuesday set December 4 for delivering its verdict on a writ petition challenging the government’s move to award the operational contract of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to UAE-based DP World under a public–private partnership (PPP) arrangement.