Bangladesh Reports 409 Measles Deaths, Thousands of Children Infected
The Directorate General of Health Services reported symptoms of measles and the deaths of 409 people from measles.
Amnesty Warns of Shrinking Civic Space and Political Freedom in Bangladesh
Amnesty International has expressed serious concerns about the state of human rights and democratic freedoms in Bangladesh under the interim government in 2025. In its latest annual report, the global human rights organization stated that freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and political participation were significantly restricted throughout the year.
Torch Procession Demanding Cancellation of Trade Agreement with the United States
Demanding the cancellation of the trade agreement with the United States, the Democratic Student Alliance held a torch procession and rally. On Friday evening, the procession began from the TSC of University of Dhaka and marched through different roads of the campus before ending with a rally at the Raju Sculpture.
Bangladesh Leads Asia-Pacific in Imprisoning Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) told Alap that Bangladesh ranks highest in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of imprisoning journalists.
Milestone Tragedy: Case Filed Against 16 People, Including Muhammad Yunus
An application has been filed in court against 16 people, including former interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, alleging negligence over the airplane crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka.
Infrastructure Boom Faces Scrutiny in Bangladesh’s Changing Political Context
In Bangladesh, large-scale infrastructure projects implemented over the past decade continue to generate discussion and debate in the political arena. These projects were initiated or completed under previous governments, particularly the Bangladesh Awami League, and are now being reassessed in the current political context.
New UK Visa Framework Triggers ‘Silent Suspension’ for Bangladesh and Pakistan
The United Kingdom government’s controversial “emergency brake,” or visa suspension mechanism, is currently in effect for four countries. Student visas for citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan are now completely halted. Meanwhile, UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a new “compliance-based” border control system, which will effectively act as an “indirect restriction” for high-risk countries such as Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Bangladesh Drops Three Spots in 2026 Press Freedom Rankings
Bangladesh has dropped three places in the Media Freedom Index this year. Out of 180 countries, Bangladesh now ranks 152nd, down from 149th last year.
Custodial Deaths Raise Alarm as 39 Die in 3 Months: HRSS
A quarterly report by the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) has revealed that 39 inmates died in prisons across Bangladesh during the first quarter of 2026.
Mangal Shobhajatra Returns to Dhanmondi in a Festive Atmosphere
In the capital’s Dhanmondi 27 area, the Mangal Shobhajatra 1433 was held in a festive atmosphere with the participation of people from all walks of life. On Tuesday, the first day of the Bengali New Year, the procession began at 10 AM, and the area became vibrant with the presence of artists, poets, rhymers, and cultural activists.