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).

Government Moves to Control All Internet Services Under New Telecommunication Law

Not only telephone or mobile operators, but from now on all internet‐based services will come under government control. International platforms like Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp or Netflix will also need government approval if they wish to provide services in Bangladesh. With certain conditions, interception will be possible. With such provisions, the government has initiated an amendment to the 2001 Telecommunication Act.

According to IRI, Bangladesh’s Pre-Election Environment Remains Unstable

According to a report published by the International Republican Institute (IRI), the political situation in Bangladesh remains fragile ahead of the 2026 national elections. From October 20–24, the organization conducted a mission to assess Bangladesh’s electoral environment and democratic processes.

TIB urges major revisions to draft Police Commission Ordinance to ensure independence, transparency

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called on the government to thoroughly revise the draft Police Commission Ordinance, 2025, warning that several provisions in its current form could jeopardize the independence and effectiveness of the proposed Independent Police Commission.