When Death Has No Name: 643 Unidentified Bodies Found in Dhaka in a Year
A grim picture of unidentified deaths has emerged in the capital, Dhaka. In 2025 alone, 643 unclaimed bodies were recovered from the capital and buried or cremated. On average, nearly two people are dying every day without identification whose names, addresses, or causes of death remain unknown in most cases.
Fear of Awami League’s Popularity Behind Election Ban, Say Party Leaders
Senior leaders of Bangladesh’s Awami League on Saturday accused the country’s interim government of being incapable of conducting free and fair elections and of deliberately barring the party from participating in the upcoming polls out of fear of its growing popularity.
69,000 Rohingyas in Saudi Arabia to Get Bangladeshi Passports: National Security at Stake
The interim government has assured that it will speed up the process of issuing Bangladeshi passports to around 69,000 Rohingyas living in Saudi Arabia.
Is Bangladesh Moving Toward Radical Extremism Under Dr. Yunus?
An opinionated analysis warning that Bangladesh under Dr. Yunus is facing rising political persecution, radicalization, lawlessness, and democratic backsliding, with growing concerns over human rights abuses, media suppression, and the credibility of the 2026 election.
Advocacy Group Warns of Extrajudicial Killings in Bangladesh Under Yunus
A leading international advocacy organisation has expressed serious concern over a sharp rise in alleged extrajudicial killings in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Export growth in the country continues to decline and has entered negative territory
In the first half of the current fiscal year (July–December), the country’s export sector has faced negative growth. According to statistics published by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), exports worth USD 23.99 billion were made in the first six months of the 2025–26 fiscal year, compared to USD 24.53 billion during the same period of the previous fiscal year. As a result, exports declined by 2.19 percent.
Five Groups Write to EU Over Mob Violence Under Yunus Government
Following the political transition in Bangladesh in August 2024, five civil society organisations active at the European and international levels have sent a letter to the European Union (EU) expressing deep concern over the deterioration of human rights, the security situation, and democratic governance under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Market Capitalization Falls by Tk 21,231 Crore in One Year
In 2025, among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, the capitalization of seven companies declined, while that of three increased. During this period, the overall market capitalization of the country’s capital market increased by Tk 5,339 crore.
None of Its Proposals Have Been Put Into Action, Expresses Frustration
The chair of the Media Reform Commission appointed by the interim government has publicly voiced deep frustration and disappointment, revealing that none of the commission’s recommendations have been enacted even nine months after they were submitted.
8,597 Arrests in 24 Hours: Growing Fears of Authoritarian Overreach
Within a span of just 24 hours, 8,597 individuals were reportedly arrested nationwide—a figure so extraordinary that it demands urgent scrutiny. These arrests do not appear to be the result of targeted, evidence-based investigations.