HC Rejects Manna’s Petition, Loan Defaulter Status Blocks Bogura-2 Bid
On the same day that BNP announced its decision to give the Bogura seat to Mahmudur Rahman Manna, the President of Nagorik Oikya, a High Court order became an obstacle for him to contest in the upcoming election.
Bangladeshi Fishermen Among 400 Captured Near Saint Martin by Arakan Army
Thirteen Bangladeshi fishermen have once again been detained by Myanmar’s armed group, the Arakan Army, while fishing in the Bay of Bengal. On Tuesday (23 December), the fishermen were captured in two separate incidents from the sea area near St. Martin’s Island, adjacent to Mongdu Township in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, along with two fishing boats.
“Is this the example of Muhammad Yunus’s civilization?" — questions Anu Muhammad
Following the student–mass uprising and the drafting of the July Charter, questions have been raised by Professor Anu Muhammad regarding the statement made by Chief Adviser Professor Yunus, in which he claimed that ‘civilization’ was being brought to Bangladesh, after attacks on media outlets and cultural institutions.
Young man killed by cocktail thrown from Mogbazar flyover
A powerful cocktail bomb exploded in front of the Bangladesh Freedom Fighters Sangsad Central Command in the capital’s Mogbazar intersection area. In the incident, a young man named Siam (21) was killed.
Merry Christmas today
Today, Thursday, is the largest religious festival of the Christian community, “Merry Christmas.” The founder of this religion, Jesus Christ, was born in Bethlehem at this time. Christians observe this day as “Merry Christmas.” The Christian community believes that the Lord Jesus came into this world to guide humankind on the path of truth and justice by proclaiming the glory of the Creator.
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