US Raises Concerns Over Minority Safety in Bangladesh After Lynching of Hindu Worker
US lawmakers have strongly condemned the brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, amid growing international alarm over escalating violence against religious minorities in the country.
2025 Foreign Policy Shake-Up: How Trump’s Shift Impacts Ukraine
In 2025, global foreign policy saw one of its most unexpected shifts in recent history, largely driven by a major change in the United States’ approach to the war in Ukraine. With the return of Donald Trump to the presidency, Washington moved away from its longstanding role as Ukraine’s most ardent political backer and instead adopted a more transactional and interest‑focused strategy.
Protesters Gather in London Over Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh
A large group of British Hindus and members of the Bangladeshi-origin Hindu community gathered outside the Bangladesh High Commission in London on Saturday to protest against what they described as ongoing violence and persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindus. The demonstrators organised the rally under the banner “Justice for Hindus”, calling for international attention and action to protect minority rights and ensure accountability for recent attacks.
40 Percent of Bangladeshis and Pakistanis Unemployed in London
For the first time in the past decade, the highest number of children in Britain are growing up in families where no adult member is employed. Meanwhile, statistics show that nearly 39.5 percent of working-age Pakistani and Bangladeshi residents living in London are currently unemployed. This is the highest rate among all ethnic groups in the capital.
Voting in Myanmar Amid Civil War and Humanitarian Catastrophe
Amid a horrific civil war and an extreme humanitarian crisis, a general election is set to take place in Myanmar on Sunday.
“2,900 Incidents Cannot Be Called Media Exaggeration,” Says India
India has once again expressed deep concern over the continuing violence against minorities in Bangladesh. Referring to the recent killings of Hindu youths Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mondol, New Delhi said such incidents cannot be dismissed as mere media exaggeration or political violence. The comments were made on Friday by Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during the ministry’s regular briefing.
US Airstrikes Target Islamic State in Nigeria
The US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where militants have sought to establish a foothold.
Death Threats Now Common for Journalists in Dhaka, Reporters Say
Journalists in Bangladesh say the freedom to report independently is rapidly diminishing as the country approaches its national elections in February 2026. Reporters describe an atmosphere of fear marked by death threats, online surveillance, and intimidation, which intensified following violent attacks on two of the nation’s largest media outlets.
The UK Parliament’s Motion and Its Impact on Bangladesh’s Political Crisis
History is rarely forgiving toward interim governments that mistake moral symbolism for governing capacity. Bangladesh’s current situation under the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus increasingly reflects this pattern. What began as a temporary corrective phase following the resignation of the previous government—welcomed both domestically and internationally—now appears to be drifting into a troubling exercise of power without accountability.
Guterres Voices Concern, Urges Bangladesh to Protect Minorities
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concern over recent incidents of violence in Bangladesh and has called on the authorities to ensure the safety and security of all citizens, particularly members of minority communities.