As Cox’s Bazar Loses Its Natural Appeal, Foreign Visitors Decline
Cox’s Bazar, home to the world’s longest natural sea beach, remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh. While domestic tourism continues to thrive, the beach town has seen little success in drawing international visitors.
IMF Sets Foreign Loan Cap for Bangladesh for the First Time
For the first time, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has set a limit on how much foreign loan Bangladesh can take. In the current fiscal year (2025-26), Bangladesh cannot take more than USD 8.44 billion in foreign loans. Previously, there was no such restriction from the IMF on Bangladesh.
Public Outcry After Elderly Fakir’s Hair Shaved in Dhaka
A viral video showing a group of men forcibly shaving the hair of an elderly fakir in Dhaka’s Sadarghat area has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from human rights organisations.
Bangladesh Still ‘In Crisis’ for Freedom of Expression, Warns ARTICLE 19
Bangladesh remains in a state of crisis for freedom of expression, ARTICLE 19 has warned during the Item 4 General Debate at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.
259 Children Murdered, 306 Raped in First 7 Months of 2025
Bangladesh is witnessing a surge in violence against children, with alarming increases in murders, sexual assaults and other forms of abuse during the first seven months of 2025, according to data from Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) and child rights organizations.
Interim Govt’s Foreign Debt Hypocrisy Exposed
Bangladesh’s external debt has reached an all-time high, sparking heated debate over the government’s economic strategy and exposing contradictions in its political stance.
Mob Fury in Bangladesh: 220 Dead, 230 Attacks in 13 Months
Mob or group violence in Bangladesh continues unabated despite stern government warnings and alerts from the army chief. Human rights organizations report that at least 220 people have been killed in the 13 months since the current government took office. From March to August this year alone, 230 mob violence incidents were recorded, resulting in 79 deaths and 265 serious injuries.
Highest Daily Dengue Death Toll Reported in Bangladesh This Year
The dengue situation in Bangladesh has reached an alarming level, with daily deaths and hospital admissions continuing to rise across the country. Experts and citizens alike are expressing deep concern over what they describe as an inadequate response from the authorities in controlling the Aedes mosquitoes responsible for transmitting the virus.
One Year Since Rangamati Communal Attack and Anik Chakma Murder: Justice Still Denied
Today marks one year since the communal attack carried out by Bengali settlers on Jumma students and youth in Rangamati town, followed by the brutal murder of 18-year-old Anik Chakma. Despite multiple cases being filed, justice remains elusive as most of the accused are free on bail and the majority of perpetrators remain untouched.
JMBF Urges EU Delegation to Address Human Rights Crisis in Bangladesh
JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), an independent human rights organization, has issued an urgent appeal to the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights ahead of its three-day visit to Bangladesh (16–18 September 2025). The organization warned of what it describes as an “extremely serious deterioration” of the country’s law and order, human rights, and democratic space under the interim government led by Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus.