Yunus’s Special Assistant Khoda Bakhsh Steps Down
President Md. Shahabuddin has accepted the resignation letter of Khoda Baksh Chowdhury, Special Assistant to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
Human Rights Bodies Raise Alarm Over Eroding Democratic Space in Bangladesh
Global human rights organisations have voiced grave concern over what they describe as an alarming deterioration of the rule of law in Bangladesh, citing the targeting of politicians, activists, major media outlets, and cultural institutions amid rising political tensions ahead of the 2026 national election.
U.S. Congress Raises Concerns Over Party Suspension in Letter to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser
Five lawmakers of the United States have written a letter to Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government. In the letter, they said that it is extremely important for the interim government to work with all political parties to ensure the holding of a free and fair national election in an environment of freedom and fairness next February.
Brother of Osman Hadi Accuses Government of Using Killing to Sabotage Election
Sharif Omar bin Hadi, brother of Sharif Osman Hadi, the convener of Inquilab Mancha, has said that "You are the ones who had Hadi killed, and now you are trying to use it as an issue to derail the election."
Seven Human Rights Groups Condemn Rising Violence, Issue Six Recommendations
Seven International Human Rights Organizations Condemn Attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, Chhayanaut, and the Killing of Dipu Chandra Das
Singing for Resistance: Chhayanaut’s Protest
A leading cultural organization in Bangladesh has expressed concern over the recent vandalism at the Chhayanaut Cultural Center in the capital city. Chhayanaut stated that such incidents are not merely acts of property damage, but also attacks on the long-standing cultural practices and free-thinking traditions of the Bengali people.
Mob Lynching of Hindu in Bangladesh Deepens Fears of Religious Extremism
A Hindu garment worker, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched in Bangladesh following allegations of blasphemy, highlighting growing mob violence, insecurity for religious minorities, and mounting concerns over law and order under the country’s interim government.
Interim Government Has Completely Failed to Prevent Killings and Violence: Minority Unity Alliance
The Minority Unity Alliance has accused the interim government of being completely unsuccessful in preventing continuous violence, killings, and persecution against minority communities. Leaders of the organization made the allegations on Monday at a human chain and protest rally held in front of the National Press Club in the capital.
Savings Certificate Profit Rates to Be Reduced Again from January
The Ministry of Finance has taken an initiative to reduce the profit rates on savings certificates once again starting from January. Once the proposal of the Finance Division under the Ministry of Finance receives approval from the Finance Adviser, the new rates will come into effect. Subsequently, the Internal Resources Division (IRD) will issue an official circular.
Intersecting Cardiovascular and Mental Health Challenges in Bangladesh
Cardiovascular stress and mental stress have emerged as deeply connected public health crises in Bangladesh and around the world. Often invisible yet widespread, they inflict profound harm not only on individuals but also on families, communities, and national economies. Their consequences reach far beyond hospital walls, shaping life in workplaces, schools, and households, and they call for immediate awareness, prevention, and collective action.