Unanswered Appeal From Press Secretary Points to State Allowing Media Attacks, Nurul Kabir Claims
Nurul Kabir, president of the Editors’ Council and editor of New Age, has described the recent attacks on the offices of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo as “planned and organized violence.”
Bangladesh Elections Shadowed by Rising Political Violence
Rising political violence, targeted killings, and street clashes are fueling fear ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 parliamentary elections, raising concerns over security, voter safety, and the credibility of the first national vote since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government.
Why Bangladesh’s Human Rights Commission Requires True Autonomy
While the NHRC Ordinance 2025 strengthens legal powers and aligns with global norms, its success hinges on the Interim Government granting the Commission independence, adequate resources, and protection to probe state and security agencies without political interference.
10 Journalists Injured in Violent Attack in Narsingdi
At least 10 journalists were injured in a violent attack in the Madhabdi area of Narsingdi on Monday evening. The injured journalists are members of the Bangladesh Crime Reporters Association (CRAB) who were returning from their annual picnic with family members.
Police Officers Humiliated, Detained by Mob Following Deadly Crash in Puthia
The incident of detaining the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Belpukur Police Station and a Sub-Inspector (SI) and forcing them to hold their ears following a horrific road accident in Puthia of Rajshahi has sparked nationwide discussion. After videos and photos of the incident spread on social media, renewed concerns have emerged regarding the law and order situation and mob violence.
327 Factories Shut Down in Gazipur and Savar, Over 150,000 Workers Left Jobless
Due to the consecutive closure of factories in the Gazipur and Savar–Ashulia industrial zones, garment workers are facing severe hardship. According to the Industrial Police, a total of 327 factories have been closed permanently and temporarily over the past one and a half years. As a result, nearly one hundred and fifty thousand workers have become unemployed.
‘No Boat, No Vote’ Call Fuels Election Boycott Debate in Bangladesh
A senior leader of the Bangladesh Awami League has called on supporters to boycott the forthcoming national elections, declaring the polls “illegal” and asserting that the party’s traditional election symbol, the boat, will not be part of the voting process unless fundamental changes are made to the electoral framework.
Kamal Ahmed Says Media Reform Momentum Lost as Mob Violence Emerges as New Threat
Veteran journalist and media analyst Kamal Ahmed has said that while journalists in Bangladesh now enjoy greater freedom to criticise the government following the July 2024 uprising, the country’s media sector is facing a new and more unpredictable threat in the form of organised mob violence.
Denied Parole After Family Deaths: 39 Citizens Condemn ‘Inhumane’ State Conduct
Thirty-nine eminent citizens of the country have expressed strong anger and condemnation over the incident in which Jewel Hossain Saddam was not granted parole, as provided by law, to attend the funeral of his wife and infant child, and instead was forced to see their bodies at the prison gate.
Dhaka Faces Severe Gas and LPG Shortage, Residents Struggle to Cook
The gas and LPG crisis in the capital Dhaka and nearby cities has reached alarming levels. For more than three weeks, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been unavailable in the market. Even though prices have doubled, supply has not met demand. On top of this, there is a shortage of pipeline gas. As a result, ordinary people are struggling to cook.