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.
International Rights Groups Condemn Surge in Violence Against Indigenous Peoples in CHT
Three leading human rights organizations—FIAN International, the International Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission (CHT Commission), the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), and Minority Rights Group International (MRG)—have issued a forceful condemnation of recent lethal attacks targeting the Indigenous peoples of the the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). According to their joint press release, the violence, perpetrated by state security forces and Bengali settlers, represents a continuing pattern of systemic oppression, including the use of sexual violence as an instrument of terror and control.
Bangladesh to Buy 20 J-10C Fighter Jets from China in $2.2 Billion Defence Deal
Bangladesh is set to purchase 20 J-10C fighter jets from China by 2027 under a $2.2 billion government-to-government agreement. The deal includes aircraft, training, and maintenance to modernize the Bangladesh Air Force.
One Year On, Corruption Still Pervades State Institutions
Despite the passage of one year under the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, people across Bangladesh continue to face persistent corruption while accessing public services. From land registration offices to the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), from water supply agencies to the judiciary, service seekers allege that bribes, speed money, and harassment remain routine.
PCJSS Report Alleges State-Backed Communal Attacks on Jumma People in Khagrachhari, Guimara
The Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) has published a detailed report highlighting communal attacks against the Jumma people in Khagrachhari and Guimara on 27 and 28 September 2025. The report implicates both Bengali settlers and state security forces in coordinated violence that left multiple Jumma civilians killed, injured, and displaced.
India Backs Free and Inclusive Elections in Bangladesh: Foreign Secretary Misri
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday said that India wants to see free, fair, inclusive, and participatory elections in Bangladesh held as soon as possible.
How July 2024 Marked the Fall of Democracy and Press Freedom
July 2024 will be remembered as a dark chapter in the history of Bangladesh. The group that called itself the “July Warriors” did not merely seize power—they pushed the country’s democratic progress into a grave. Since the unlawful takeover, the state has ceased to serve the people and instead turned into a tool of repression.
Michael Rubin Labels Yunus a ‘Dictator’, Urges US Sanctions over Bangladesh Rights Abuses
Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), Michael Rubin, has called for the United States to impose personal sanctions on Bangladeshi interim leader Dr. Muhammad Yunus, describing him as an authoritarian figure complicit in a “slow-motion coup” against democracy in Bangladesh.
UNHRC Event Highlights Severe Rights Violations Under Bangladesh’s Interim Rule
Human rights activists and international experts have expressed deep concern over what they describe as the worst human rights crisis in Bangladesh in over five decades, during a side event held at the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.
Election a Farce in the Name of Democracy: GM Quader
GM Quader, Chairman of a faction of the Jatiya Party (JAPA), has stated that the upcoming election in February is not a genuine democratic process but rather a “farce in the name of election.”