Bangladeshi Migrant Workers Demand Justice and Compensation in Malaysia

Bangladeshi migrant rights organisations have demanded immediate action to secure justice, fair compensation and overdue wage payments for workers allegedly abused by two Malaysian companies—Mediceram and Kawaguchi. The demand came during a human-chain demonstration held in front of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment in Dhaka, organised by the Migrant Welfare Network (Malaysia) and a Bangladeshi expatriate rights platform.

Bangladesh Police Stage Security Drills as Dhaka Enters High Alert Mode

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) carried out a large-scale security drill across the capital on Saturday, mobilising thousands of officers and covering strategic areas including government buildings, diplomatic missions, and major public spaces. The exercise comes amid growing concerns over potential protests, political unrest, and recent reports of small-scale explosive incidents in the city.

Pakistan Navy Vessel Visits Bangladesh After Five Decades

In a move symbolizing a potential reset in South Asian diplomacy, a Pakistani naval vessel, PNS Saif, arrived at Chittagong Port on Sunday for a four-day goodwill visit — the first of its kind in more than five decades.

JMBF Slams Brutal Police Crackdown on Dhaka Teachers’ Protest

JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has expressed deep concern and issued a strong condemnation of the police violence against primary school teachers who were peacefully demonstrating in Dhaka’s Shahbagh area on 8 November. The teachers were demanding the implementation of a three-point charter of demands.

Former Bangladeshi Minister Claims US Agencies, Clintons Supported Hasina’s Ouster

A former Bangladeshi minister has alleged that the 2024 unrest leading to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was supported by American organizations, including USAID and entities linked to the Clinton family.

Cultural Activists Demand Creative Subjects and Reinstate Music, Physical Education Teachers in Primary Schools

Cultural activists on Saturday urged the government to introduce more creative subjects — including music, performance arts, and sports — at the primary education level to build a creative and globally aware young generation.

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.

72 Million Garment Workers at Risk

Growing temperatures are creating severe risks to the health, safety and livelihoods of garment-workers worldwide. The international human-rights organisation Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) is now calling upon fashion brands, suppliers and governments to take action.

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.

Bangladeshi militants killed in Pakistan after joining TTP

Two Bangladeshi youths have been killed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during a joint security forces operation while fighting for the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).