Bangladeshi Fishermen Among 400 Captured Near Saint Martin by Arakan Army
Thirteen Bangladeshi fishermen have once again been detained by Myanmar’s armed group, the Arakan Army, while fishing in the Bay of Bengal. On Tuesday (23 December), the fishermen were captured in two separate incidents from the sea area near St. Martin’s Island, adjacent to Mongdu Township in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, along with two fishing boats.
Intersecting Cardiovascular and Mental Health Challenges in Bangladesh
Cardiovascular stress and mental stress have emerged as deeply connected public health crises in Bangladesh and around the world. Often invisible yet widespread, they inflict profound harm not only on individuals but also on families, communities, and national economies. Their consequences reach far beyond hospital walls, shaping life in workplaces, schools, and households, and they call for immediate awareness, prevention, and collective action.
Illegitimate Rule and Foreign Interference Threaten National Survival
Bangladesh, born amid the bloodshed of 1971, now teeters on the brink of a profound crisis in 2024–2025. The nation, once forged through immense sacrifice, courage, and moral resolve, faces not merely a governance challenge but a total collapse of order, security, and national purpose. Civil strife, economic instability, and growing insecurity haunt daily life, leaving citizens vulnerable and institutions weakened.
Terrorist Attack on UN Base in Sudan: 6 Bangladeshi Peacekeepers Killed
Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed and eight injured in a terrorist attack on a UN peacekeeping base in Sudan’s Abyei region. Ongoing clashes and security measures are in place.
Bangladesh’s Human Rights Landscape: How Long Will Impunity Continue?
This year, however, Human Rights Day arrives at a critical juncture for Bangladesh. The political upheaval of 2024, the breakdown of long-entrenched governance structures, and the rise of a fragile interim framework have laid bare an uncomfortable reality.
A ‘festival’ of extrajudicial killings and custodial deaths in Bangladesh under the interim government
On International Human Rights Day, Bangladesh’s human rights situation has once again come under severe criticism. According to human rights activists, during the 16 months of responsibility under the interim government, there has not been any visible improvement in the human rights situation in Bangladesh; in some cases, it has even deteriorated further.
Human Rights Violations Continue to Surge Across Bangladesh
Human rights violations continue to surge across Bangladesh, with rising cases of political violence, child abuse, custodial deaths, violence against women, minority attacks, and journalist harassment, according to ASK and HRSS reports. Experts warn that unless human rights are upheld universally beyond political perspectives, instability will persist.
The New Front: Bangladeshi Youth Joining Pakistan’s Militant Networks
Bangladeshi youths are being lured through online networks and false job promises to join militant groups in Pakistan. Authorities warn of a growing cross-border threat.
Another 220,000 Tons of Wheat to Be Purchased from the United States
Bangladesh is buying another 220,000 tons of wheat from the United States.
Despite Strong Profits, BPC Hikes Fuel Prices While Global Oil Rates Decline
Fuel prices in the international market are gradually declining. Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has been making profits for several years. In the 2024–25 fiscal year, after deducting all expenses, BPC made a net profit of Tk 4,316 crore. In this situation, questions have been raised over the decision to increase fuel prices instead of adjusting and reducing them.