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.
No ‘Zainul Mela’ Held at the Faculty of Fine Arts, ‘Zainul Award’ Not Presented
Citing political instability and lack of preparation, the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka held this year’s birth anniversary celebration of the eminent artist Zainul Abedin on a limited scale. Instead of the usual three-day event, the celebration was conducted in a single day. This year, the well-known ‘Zainul Mela’ was not organized, nor was the ‘Zainul Award’ presented.
JSS Will Not Participate in the Election
The regional political organization of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samiti (JSS), will not participate in the national parliamentary election scheduled to be held on February 12.
Workers Party, a 14-Party Alliance Partner, Opts Out of Voting Citing Six Reasons
Citing six reasons, including not being invited to dialogue by the Election Commission, the Bangladesh Workers Party, a partner of the Awami League–led 14-party alliance that has been ousted from power, has announced that it will refrain from participating in the upcoming February national parliamentary election.
JASAD Announces Boycott of February Election, Calling It “One-Sided”
The Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD), a partner of the Awami League–led 14-party alliance that has been ousted from power, has announced a boycott of the upcoming February national parliamentary election, describing it as “one-sided and unilateral,” and has termed the referendum “unconstitutional.”
Minorities Worry Over Their Safety Ahead of Polls After 2,184 Religious and 489 Indigenous Attacks
Religious and ethnic minority communities in Bangladesh are increasingly worried about their safety as the country moves toward its next national election, amid a sharp rise in violence targeting vulnerable groups.
U.S. Policy Toward Bangladesh May Trigger a Renewed Islamist Rise in South Asia
Washington may be betting on forces whose rise could deepen instability across the region, empower extremist networks, and undermine Bangladesh’s secular foundations — foundations that were laid with enormous sacrifice in 1971.
None of Its Proposals Have Been Put Into Action, Expresses Frustration
The chair of the Media Reform Commission appointed by the interim government has publicly voiced deep frustration and disappointment, revealing that none of the commission’s recommendations have been enacted even nine months after they were submitted.
Cold Wave Intensifies Across Bangladesh as Temperatures Drop Further
The intensity of winter has increased further across the country, including Dhaka. As temperatures have dropped significantly during the early morning and night, severe cold is being felt in many areas.
71 Blasphemy-Linked Attacks on Hindus Reported Across Bangladesh in Six Months
A newly released report has raised serious concerns over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh, documenting at least 71 attacks against members of the Hindu community within a six-month period. These incidents were largely connected to allegations of blasphemy, a sensitive issue that has increasingly been used as a trigger for violence and intimidation.