Uncertainty Persists Over Implementation of July National Charter, Say Political Groups
The National Consensus Commission has submitted its recommendations on implementing the July National Charter, including forming a Constitutional Reform Council, but political divisions and procedural ambiguity have cast doubt on its execution.
Article 15 Communication Filed Over Atrocities Targeting Awami League Affiliates
A formal Article 15 Communication has been submitted to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging that the widespread retaliatory violence against Awami League officials and affiliates following the protests and political transition in Bangladesh since July 2024 constitutes crimes against humanity under the ICC’s jurisdiction.
Sajeeb Wazed Joy Says Only Inclusive Election Can End Bangladesh’s Political Crisis
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—who was forced into exile following a student-military assault—has said that only an inclusive election is the sole solution to Bangladesh’s ongoing political and economic paralysis.
Mass Arrests, Mob Attacks Displace Millions of Awami League Activists
The Awami League claims 15–20 million leaders and activists have been displaced under Dr. Yunus’s interim government, citing mob violence, arbitrary arrests, and severe human rights violations in Bangladesh.
BNP Urges Yunus to Adopt Caretaker-Style Interim Government Amid Legal and Constitutional Questions
With national elections just months away, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called on Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus to restructure the current interim government following the model of a non-partisan caretaker administration — a concept no longer recognized by the country’s constitution.
Awami League Stages Protests Across 35 Dhaka Spots Demanding Dr. Yunus’s Resignation
Leaders and activists of the Awami League, Jubo League, and affiliated organizations staged massive protest marches in Dhaka demanding the resignation of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the interim government, and his advisors.
Parliament Turns into Battleground Amid July Charter Protests
The "July fighters" broke through police barricades, climbed over walls, and entered the venue during the signing ceremony of the July Charter at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. They sat on chairs designated for guests. Later, the law enforcement agencies chased them away from the Parliament area.
Exclusion of Independence Declaration Prompts Four Leftist Parties to Reject July Charter
Four left-leaning political parties have announced that they will not sign the July National Charter unless they receive an amended draft before the signing ceremony. The parties are: the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), the Socialist Party of Bangladesh (BASAD), BASAD (Marxist), and Bangladesh JASAD.
Sheikh Hasina: The Leader Who Rebuilt Bangladesh, Now Facing Scrutiny from the West
For over four decades, Sheikh Hasina has been at the forefront of Bangladesh’s transformation—from a fragile post-colonial state to an emerging voice on the global stage. Honoured with awards like the UNESCO Peace Prize and the UN’s Champions of the Earth, her legacy is etched in the milestones of economic growth, social reform, and humanitarian leadership. Yet, amid this global recognition, a different narrative unfolds in parts of the Western media—one that often overlooks nuance in favour of sensationalism. As Bangladesh continues its complex democratic journey, Hasina remains a central, and often polarising, figure—defined not just by her achievements, but also by the lens through which the world chooses to view her.
Volker Turk urges interim government not to repeat human rights violations and repression
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has strongly urged the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure that human rights violations and repression do not recur in the country. He also described the initiation of judicial processes against those accused of enforced disappearances and torture during the previous government as an important step towards accountability. This call was made in a statement on Wednesday.