Violence Erupts in Chittagong Hill Tracts: Indigenous Communities Demand Justice
The picturesque hills of south-eastern Bangladesh, known for their lush greenery and terraced slopes, have once again become the epicenter of unrest. In late September 2025, the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) witnessed violent clashes that exposed the deep-rooted challenges faced by Indigenous communities, including marginalisation, militarisation, and systemic impunity.
From Executioner to Activist: The Hypocrisy of Lt. Colonel Hasinur Rahman’s Justice Campaign
In Bangladesh, political theatrics staged under the banner of “human rights” are not uncommon. Yet when the protagonist of such a performance is a dismissed army officer accused of treason, rebellion, and extrajudicial killings, the spectacle becomes an outright insult to the nation’s conscience.
Bangladesh Resets Foreign Policy, Elevates Pakistan to Top Diplomatic Priority
In a significant diplomatic realignment, Bangladesh’s interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus has placed Pakistan at the forefront of its foreign policy agenda — a move that signals what analysts are calling a strategic “reset” in Dhaka’s regional outlook.
Extreme Nationalism Breeds Human Rights Violations
The shifting global geo-strategic landscape is reshaping interactions among nations and communities, creating what analysts describe as an osmotic effect—a gradual but powerful blending of tensions, fears, and mistrust between peoples of different origins. Sociologists warn that this changing environment is driving societies toward xenophobia, an intense fear or dislike of outsiders, often rooted in concerns about losing national, ethnic, or cultural identity.
Jumma People Stage Protest Outside Japan’s Foreign Ministry Demanding Justice for CHT Indigenous Communities
Jumma people and Japanese supporters protested outside Japan’s Foreign Ministry in Tokyo, demanding justice for Indigenous communities in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts and urging the withdrawal of military forces from the region.
Army Seizes Firearms and Explosives at Dhaka’s Airport Railway Station: ISPR
The Bangladesh Army seized foreign-made firearms and explosives during a special operation at Dhaka’s Airport Railway Station, acting on intelligence reports. Four suspects were detained, ISPR confirmed.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Meets Pakistan’s Gen Mirza to Boost Cooperation
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna during his official visit to Dhaka on Saturday evening.
Pedestrian Killed After Bearing Pad Falls from Dhaka Metro Rail, Services Suspended
A pedestrian was killed after a bearing pad (shock absorber plate) used to reduce vibration on the Dhaka Metro Rail line fell off near the Farmgate Metro Station area in the capital. Following the incident, metro rail services have been temporarily suspended across the city.
Former Bangladesh Foreign Minister Urges UN to Investigate OHCHR’s 2024 Protest Report
Former Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Professor Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen, has written to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, calling for an independent and transparent investigation into the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) report on Bangladesh’s 2024 protest-related violence.
US Ambassador-Designate Brent Christensen Vows to Warn Bangladesh of ‘Risks’ in Chinese Deals
US ambassador-designate to Bangladesh Brent Christensen has pledged to work closely with the Bangladeshi government and armed forces to make them aware of the “risks” involved in military and infrastructure cooperation with China.