Journalist Hayat Uddin Killed in Attack by Miscreants in Bagerhat
Journalist and political activist ASM Hayat Uddin (42), a staff reporter for the local daily newspaper Bhorer Chetna, was Killed in Attack by Miscreants in Bagerhat. The tragic incident took place on Friday evening (October 3) in the Harikhali area of the municipal town.
Ex-Minister Dies in Hospital While Handcuffed, Sparking Rights Furor and Negligence Allegations
The viral image shows an ailing, elderly man struggling for breath as his hand remains cuffed to the bed. Human rights defenders, political observers, and ordinary citizens have condemned the act as a gross violation of human dignity and human rights.
Bangladesh: Rape Sparks Deadly Violence in CHT, Rights Groups Urge UN Intervention
A brutal wave of violence has engulfed parts of Khagrachhari district in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), leaving at least three Indigenous youths dead, several others injured, and dozens of homes and businesses destroyed. The unrest was triggered by protests following the reported gang rape of a Marma schoolgirl by three Bengali youths on 23 September in the Guimara area.
Communal Violence: Authorities Routinely Point to Conspiracies
Professor Anu Muhammad yesterday criticized successive governments for blaming "local or foreign conspiracies" for communal violence instead of holding the actual perpetrators accountable.
Aulik Mree Resigns from NCP Over Silence on Khagrachhari Rape and Violence
Aulik Mree, a central leader of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), has resigned from his post in protest against the party’s silence over the recent rape of an indigenous teenage girl and the subsequent violence in Khagrachhari.
Bangladeshi Youth Killed in Pakistan Was Missing for Over a Year, Says Family
The Bangladeshi youth reportedly killed by security forces in Pakistan had left the country about a year and a half ago, saying he was going to Dubai, according to his family.
Maha Saptami Celebrated with Grandeur and Devotion Across Bangladesh
Maha Saptami, the second day of the five-day Sharadiyo Durga Puja, was observed on Monday with deep religious devotion and joyous celebration across Bangladesh.
Khagrachari Tensions Persist as Section 144 Remains Despite Partial Blockade Lift
Khagrachari remains under an indefinite ban on public gatherings as tensions simmer over the alleged rape of a teenage Marma girl. While the protest-led blockade of key highways connecting Dhaka and Chattogram has been temporarily eased, unrest and mobility restrictions persist throughout the district. The protesting group, Jumma Chhatra-Janata, announced the partial relaxation on Monday to allow medical aid and funeral arrangements for victims of recent violence in Guimara.
UPDF Accused by ISPR of Fueling Unrest in Khagrachari
At least three people from the national minority community were killed and dozens injured, including members of the security forces, in violent clashes in Guimara upazila of Khagrachari. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday night, the unrest was allegedly instigated by the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) and its affiliated groups, who reportedly carried out coordinated attacks and acts of arson targeting homes and shops in the area.
Sharadiya Durga Puja Starts in Bangladesh
Sharadiya Durgotsab, the most significant religious festival for the Bangalee Hindu community, began nationwide on Sunday with colourful celebrations and deep religious enthusiasm.