Instability Fuels Poverty Surge in Bangladesh | Asian Lite Report Criticizes Yunus Government
Poverty levels in Bangladesh are rising sharply as political instability under the post-Sheikh Hasina interim administration, led by Muhammad Yunus, continues to stall investment and industrial growth, according to a recent Asian Lite report.
Why the Proposed NHRC Amendment May Prove Ineffective
The Bangladesh interim government has proposed amendments to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, 2009, aiming to expand the commission’s investigative powers and jurisdiction. However, experts question whether the reforms align with the Paris Principles or address the NHRC’s long-standing institutional and procedural deficiencies that kept it at “B” status under GANHRI accreditation.
Dhaka Hosts Defense Talks as Pakistan, Bangladesh Move Toward Thaw in Relations
Pakistan and Bangladesh have signaled a gradual thaw in their long-strained relations as Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza held a series of meetings in Dhaka with senior civilian and military leaders to discuss defense and security cooperation, Pakistan’s military confirmed on Monday.
Bangladesh Resets Foreign Policy, Elevates Pakistan to Top Diplomatic Priority
In a significant diplomatic realignment, Bangladesh’s interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus has placed Pakistan at the forefront of its foreign policy agenda — a move that signals what analysts are calling a strategic “reset” in Dhaka’s regional outlook.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Meets Pakistan’s Gen Mirza to Boost Cooperation
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna during his official visit to Dhaka on Saturday evening.
Bangladesh Seal Historic Win Over West Indies to Clinch ODI Series
The atmosphere at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur sparkled with golden confetti as Bangladesh lifted the series trophy — their first ODI series triumph in a year and a half. Smiling faces, flashing cameras, and a sense of relief defined the moment after a convincing victory against the West Indies.
Crisis Point for Media Freedom in Bangladesh
The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) has sounded the alarm over a “crisis point” for press freedom in Bangladesh, citing mass arrests, fabricated charges, and harassment of journalists under the interim administration of Mohammad Yunus.
Ex-Minister Dies in Hospital While Handcuffed, Sparking Rights Furor and Negligence Allegations
The viral image shows an ailing, elderly man struggling for breath as his hand remains cuffed to the bed. Human rights defenders, political observers, and ordinary citizens have condemned the act as a gross violation of human dignity and human rights.
Bangladesh: Rape Sparks Deadly Violence in CHT, Rights Groups Urge UN Intervention
A brutal wave of violence has engulfed parts of Khagrachhari district in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), leaving at least three Indigenous youths dead, several others injured, and dozens of homes and businesses destroyed. The unrest was triggered by protests following the reported gang rape of a Marma schoolgirl by three Bengali youths on 23 September in the Guimara area.
Bangladeshi Youth Killed in Pakistan Was Missing for Over a Year, Says Family
The Bangladeshi youth reportedly killed by security forces in Pakistan had left the country about a year and a half ago, saying he was going to Dubai, according to his family.