Extrajudicial Killings and Custodial Deaths Surge in Bangladesh in 2025: ASK Report
Bangladesh witnessed a disturbing rise in extrajudicial killings and deaths in custody throughout 2025, deepening concerns about the rule of law, accountability, and the conduct of law enforcement agencies, according to an annual human rights report by Law and Salish Kendra (ASK).
Violence Against Journalists Soars in 2025: 381 Targeted, Three Killed, Major Media Houses Attacked
This year, 381 journalists have been subjected to violence and harassment. During this period, three journalists were killed by criminals, and the bodies of four others were mysteriously recovered from different parts of the country.
Khaleda Zia Laid to Rest Beside Her Husband with State Honours
Bringing an end to a long chapter of Bangladesh’s political history, former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been laid to eternal rest beside her husband. She was buried with state honours next to the grave of BNP founder and former President Ziaur Rahman at Chandrima Udyan in the capital.
Wave of Violence Rocks Bangladesh: Minorities, Media, and Foreign Interests Targeted Over 13 Days
Bangladesh experienced a troubling wave of unrest over a 13-day period in mid-December 2025, marked by a series of violent incidents that targeted religious minorities, media institutions, political figures, and foreign diplomatic interests.
51 Political Parties Submit Nomination Papers for 13th National Parliamentary Election
Candidates from 51 political parties have submitted nomination papers for the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The information was disclosed to journalists on Tuesday (30 December) by Election Commission (EC) Public Relations Director Md. Ruhul Amin Mallik at the Election Building.
Discussion and Curiosity over Taliban Government’s Senior Official Visiting Dhaka Ahead of Election
With only about one and a half months remaining before Bangladesh’s next national parliamentary election, Noor Ahmad Noor, Director General of the First Political Division of the Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan’s Taliban government, paid a visit to Dhaka.
Janaza at Parliament South Plaza, Three-Day State Mourning & BNP Seven-Day Program
The government has declared three days of state mourning following the death of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. In addition, a one-day general holiday has been announced on Wednesday, the day of her funeral prayer (janaza).
Sajeeb Wazed Joy Expresses Condolences over the Death of Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. He posted condolence messages in both Bangla and English on his social media accounts.
Sheikh Hasina Expresses Deep Condolences over the Death of Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s long-time political rival and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep sorrow at her passing.
Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is no more.
The country’s first female Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has passed away. She was 79 years old.