Govt Deploys BGB in Dhaka and Nearby Districts to Maintain Law and Order
The government has deployed Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Dhaka and adjoining districts to maintain law and order following incidents of vehicles being set on fire by unidentified individuals.
Buses Set on Fire and Cocktail Explosions in Dhaka: 17,000 Police Deployed
Before the “lockdown” program announced by the banned Awami League, several buses in Dhaka were set on fire and cocktail explosions occurred in multiple locations on Monday. In response to the situation, law enforcement agencies are on high alert.
Sheikh Hasina Breaks Silence on Bangladesh’s Political Crisis and Upcoming Elections
Fifteen months after her stay in an undisclosed location in India, Sheikh Hasina has finally broken her silence in an exclusive email interview.
Momen Seeks UN Action Over 'Persecution and Rule of Law Breakdown' in Bangladesh
Former Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, who also served as Bangladesh’s permanent representative to the United Nations, has appealed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to intervene in what he described as Bangladesh's "deteriorating human rights, political, and humanitarian situation" since April 2025. Momen cited increasing repression, extrajudicial actions, and a disregard for democratic and humanitarian principles in his letter.
Strict orders to stop Awami League’s Nov 13 ‘Dhaka Blockade’: Home Adviser
The Home Adviser, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, said that law-enforcement agencies have been given strict instructions to thwart the Awami League’s programme, a party whose activities are banned.
New Reality of Religion-Based Politics in Bangladesh After the Fall of Sheikh Hasina
Following the end of Sheikh Hasina’s long tenure, the Qawmi madrasa-based Islamist organization Hefazat-e-Islam is emerging as a significant political force in Bangladesh. Taking advantage of pressure on the caretaker government and political instability, the group has become active on religious and political issues.
Awami League Warns UNDP Over Alleged Vote Manipulation Attempts
Awami League has accused the UNDP’s Ballot Project of legitimizing Bangladesh’s interim government, claiming the initiative undermines democracy and violates UN neutrality. The 18-page letter lists mass arrests and party ban allegations.
Rights Groups Warn Bangladesh Against Party Bans, Urge Return to Multi-Party Democracy
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has sought to play down former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s call to boycott the upcoming February 2026 national elections. However, a recent report suggests that the Awami League’s support base remains resilient despite the political turmoil.
Bangladesh Faces Democratic Test After Ban on Sheikh Hasina’s Party
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s call to boycott the upcoming national elections has further escalated political tensions after her Awami League party was barred from contesting the polls scheduled for February 2026.
Sheikh Hasina in rare interview: I’m not to blame for the bloodshed — my trial is a sham
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has denied allegations that she ordered security forces to open fire during last year’s deadly crackdown on street protests — a move that ultimately led to her downfall. She made the remarks in a rare and wide-ranging interview.