Bangladesh’s Fightback Ends in Heartbreak in the Super Over
When Bangladesh’s ninth wicket fell, 30 runs were still needed off 16 balls. Pakistan’s victory seemed only a matter of time. But three sixes in one over suddenly changed the picture. With the heroics of the last-wicket pair
Four Quakes in 31 Hours, Experts Warn of a Major Earthquake
A wave of panic has spread among the public as four earthquakes were felt in Dhaka, the capital, within a span of 31 hours. The tremors that occurred from Friday morning to Saturday evening have once again brought experts’ warnings to the forefront—Bangladesh remains at high risk of a major earthquake, and the recent events may be early signs of a larger impending quake.
Dhaka hosts discussion on human rights violations, impunity in Chittagong Hill Tracts
Speakers at a discussion in Dhaka have expressed grave concern over the continued human rights violations and entrenched culture of impunity in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), calling for full implementation of the CHT Peace Accord and accountability for decades of atrocities.
Old Crimes, New Faces: Extrajudicial Killings Rise Under Yunus in Bangladesh
The interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, sworn in on August 8 that year, came to power promising justice, reform, and transparency. However, over a year later, Yunus’s administration is facing growing criticism for inefficiency, political bias, and failing to curb abuses by state agencies. What began with lofty pledges of democracy and accountability now stands accused of deepening divisions and undermining public trust.
Protests Continue Over Cancellation of Music and Physical Training Teacher Posts in Primary Schools
Political and cultural organisations continued their demonstrations on Wednesday against the government’s recent decision to cancel the newly introduced positions of music and physical training teachers in government primary schools.
Dhaka Falls Silent as Awami League’s ‘Lockdown’ Brings Tight Security and Empty Streets
On Thursday (November 13), silence and emptiness were observed in the capital Dhaka and across several parts of the country surrounding the “Dhaka Lockdown” program called by the Awami League. On Wednesday, there was reduced traffic pressure on the roads, limited attendance in offices, courts, and educational institutions, while law enforcement agencies remained on high alert everywhere.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan Becomes First Member of Yunus Advisory Council to Visit Pakistan
Bangladesh’s Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has made history as the first member of the Yunus Advisory Council to visit Pakistan, highlighting growing bilateral interactions between the two nations.
Pakistan Navy Vessel Visits Bangladesh After Five Decades
In a move symbolizing a potential reset in South Asian diplomacy, a Pakistani naval vessel, PNS Saif, arrived at Chittagong Port on Sunday for a four-day goodwill visit — the first of its kind in more than five decades.
Bangladeshi militants killed in Pakistan after joining TTP
Two Bangladeshi youths have been killed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during a joint security forces operation while fighting for the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Bangladesh’s Interim Government Accused of Targeting Lawyers and Undermining Rule of Law
A JusticeMakers Bangladesh report alleges that Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus’s interim government has persecuted over 800 lawyers through arrests, fabricated cases, and intimidation, raising concerns about judicial independence and human rights in Bangladesh.