Sheikh Hasina in rare interview: I’m not to blame for the bloodshed — my trial is a sham

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has denied allegations that she ordered security forces to open fire during last year’s deadly crackdown on street protests — a move that ultimately led to her downfall. She made the remarks in a rare and wide-ranging interview.

Dhaka Hosts Defense Talks as Pakistan, Bangladesh Move Toward Thaw in Relations

Pakistan and Bangladesh have signaled a gradual thaw in their long-strained relations as Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza held a series of meetings in Dhaka with senior civilian and military leaders to discuss defense and security cooperation, Pakistan’s military confirmed on Monday.

Uncertainty Persists Over Implementation of July National Charter, Say Political Groups

The National Consensus Commission has submitted its recommendations on implementing the July National Charter, including forming a Constitutional Reform Council, but political divisions and procedural ambiguity have cast doubt on its execution.

BGMEA Urges Government to Reconsider ‘Impractical’ Labour Ordinance

BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan criticizes the new Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, calling the revised union formation rules “imbalanced and unrealistic,” warning of investor uncertainty and industrial unrest.

Bangladesh Resets Foreign Policy, Elevates Pakistan to Top Diplomatic Priority

In a significant diplomatic realignment, Bangladesh’s interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus has placed Pakistan at the forefront of its foreign policy agenda — a move that signals what analysts are calling a strategic “reset” in Dhaka’s regional outlook.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Meets Pakistan’s Gen Mirza to Boost Cooperation

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna during his official visit to Dhaka on Saturday evening.

Pedestrian Killed After Bearing Pad Falls from Dhaka Metro Rail, Services Suspended

A pedestrian was killed after a bearing pad (shock absorber plate) used to reduce vibration on the Dhaka Metro Rail line fell off near the Farmgate Metro Station area in the capital. Following the incident, metro rail services have been temporarily suspended across the city.

Former Bangladesh Foreign Minister Urges UN to Investigate OHCHR’s 2024 Protest Report

Former Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Professor Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen, has written to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, calling for an independent and transparent investigation into the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) report on Bangladesh’s 2024 protest-related violence.

US Ambassador-Designate Brent Christensen Vows to Warn Bangladesh of ‘Risks’ in Chinese Deals

US ambassador-designate to Bangladesh Brent Christensen has pledged to work closely with the Bangladeshi government and armed forces to make them aware of the “risks” involved in military and infrastructure cooperation with China.

Revolutionary Workers Party Warns Interim Government Against Foreign Control of Seaports

Leaders of the Revolutionary Workers Party of Bangladesh have said that handing over the country’s seaport management to foreign companies in the name of “better management” is not the responsibility of an interim government.