Crude Bomb Attack Targets Historic Dhaka, Bangladesh Church Ahead of Major Catholic Feast
A crude bomb attack shook the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s Tejgaon area late on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, sparking panic just days before the annual feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The 17th-century church, founded by Portuguese missionaries in 1677 and Bangladesh’s largest Catholic parish, was targeted by unidentified assailants who hurled Molotov cocktails at its gate around 10 p.m.
The Small Island Causing Big International Tensions
Bangladesh, located in South Asia, has emerged as a key focal point in global geopolitical competition following months of unrest and shifts in its power structure over the past year. Although the interim government has pledged to hold elections, the political climate remains tense, clouded by accusations of foreign interference. At the heart of this crisis is a controversial allegation concerning the United States' attempt to secure access to a military base on Saint Martin Island—an issue raised by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which continues to echo in Dhaka’s political and media spheres despite the passage of time.
Bangladeshi diaspora urges Italian PM Meloni on Yunus-era human rights abuses
The Bangladeshi diaspora has addressed letters to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, condemning the actions taken by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government against the "free" and "democratic political culture" in Bangladesh.
AIPP firmly denounces the brutal attacks on Indigenous communities in Khagrachari
The Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) has strongly condemned the recent outbreak of brutal violence targeting Indigenous communities in the Khagrachari Hill District of Bangladesh. The violence resulted in the deaths of at least three Indigenous individuals, left dozens injured, and led to the destruction of Indigenous property — including the burning of at least 26 homes and 54 shops.
AI Could Eliminate 100 Million U.S. Jobs Within a Decade, Warns Bernie Sanders Report
Artificial intelligence and automation could displace up to 100 million jobs across the United States within the next ten years, according to a new report released Monday by Senator Bernie Sanders.
Democracy Undermined by Widespread Rights Abuses: HRSS
Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) has stated that from January to September 2025, the human rights situation in Bangladesh remains deeply concerning. Despite the fall of autocracy and the interim government assuming power, incidents of political violence, violence against women, abuses targeting minorities, and attacks on journalists have significantly increased, according to HRSS’s latest human rights monitoring report.
28, Including Ex-DGFI & RAB Officers, Charged with Crimes Against Humanity
The International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday filed crimes against humanity charges against 28 individuals, including 25 former senior officers of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), alleging their roles in enforced disappearances and torture under their command.
Bangladesh Sees Over 100 Killed in Mob Attacks in Past Year; Experts Demand Human Rights Reform
At least 111 people have died in mob attacks across Bangladesh over the past year, signaling a deepening human rights crisis, experts warned on Wednesday.
HRW Slams Bangladesh Interim Govt Over Abuse of Counterterrorism Law
Human Rights Watch has accused Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, of increasingly misusing recently amended counterterrorism legislation to target alleged supporters of the deposed Awami League. HRW calls on the United Nations human rights team in Bangladesh to demand the immediate release of those detained arbitrarily and to push the government to uphold rights and prosecute real perpetrators of political violence.
Interim Government Plans Tk10,000 Monthly Allowance for Elderly Journalists
The Bangladesh interim government plans to offer Tk10,000 monthly allowances to journalists aged over 65 with low income. The scheme will start with divisional and district journalists.