Bangladeshi Youth Killed in Pakistan Was Missing for Over a Year, Says Family

The Bangladeshi youth reportedly killed by security forces in Pakistan had left the country about a year and a half ago, saying he was going to Dubai, according to his family.

Maha Saptami Celebrated with Grandeur and Devotion Across Bangladesh

Maha Saptami, the second day of the five-day Sharadiyo Durga Puja, was observed on Monday with deep religious devotion and joyous celebration across Bangladesh.

Khagrachari Tensions Persist as Section 144 Remains Despite Partial Blockade Lift

Khagrachari remains under an indefinite ban on public gatherings as tensions simmer over the alleged rape of a teenage Marma girl. While the protest-led blockade of key highways connecting Dhaka and Chattogram has been temporarily eased, unrest and mobility restrictions persist throughout the district. The protesting group, Jumma Chhatra-Janata, announced the partial relaxation on Monday to allow medical aid and funeral arrangements for victims of recent violence in Guimara.

UPDF Accused by ISPR of Fueling Unrest in Khagrachari

At least three people from the national minority community were killed and dozens injured, including members of the security forces, in violent clashes in Guimara upazila of Khagrachari. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday night, the unrest was allegedly instigated by the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) and its affiliated groups, who reportedly carried out coordinated attacks and acts of arson targeting homes and shops in the area.

Sharadiya Durga Puja Starts in Bangladesh

Sharadiya Durgotsab, the most significant religious festival for the Bangalee Hindu community, began nationwide on Sunday with colourful celebrations and deep religious enthusiasm.

Violence in Khagrachari Leaves At Least Three National Minority Members Dead

Violence flared up once more in Khagrachari on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least three national minority community members. The unrest followed an ongoing blockade in the hill district, which was organised to protest the rape of a 12-year-old Marma girl.

‘Embarrassing and Disappointing’: TIB Condemns Large UNGA Team

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has sharply criticised the interim government's decision to send an "unusually large" delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), labelling the move as a disappointing reflection of past authoritarian-era practices.

Highest Daily Dengue Death Toll Reported in Bangladesh This Year

The dengue situation in Bangladesh has reached an alarming level, with daily deaths and hospital admissions continuing to rise across the country. Experts and citizens alike are expressing deep concern over what they describe as an inadequate response from the authorities in controlling the Aedes mosquitoes responsible for transmitting the virus.

CPD Survey Over 2 Million Jobs Lost Since Yunus-Led Interim Government Took Office

Bangladesh has witnessed massive job losses since the Yunus-led interim government assumed power, with over 2.1 million people reportedly losing employment during the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year (July–December), according to a new survey by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). Women have been disproportionately affected, making up 1.8 million, or nearly 85 percent, of the newly unemployed.

Project Syndicate Opinion Bangladesh Is a South Asian Time Bomb: Chellaney Warns of Islamist Violence, Repression, and Economic Collapse

Bangladesh is facing a deepening crisis marked by escalating human rights violations, rising Islamist influence, and economic decline, according to a recent opinion piece by Brahma Chellaney, Professor Emeritus of Strategic Studies at the Center for Policy Research in New Delhi and Fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin.