JASAD Announces Boycott of February Election, Calling It “One-Sided”
The Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD), a partner of the Awami League–led 14-party alliance that has been ousted from power, has announced a boycott of the upcoming February national parliamentary election, describing it as “one-sided and unilateral,” and has termed the referendum “unconstitutional.”
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.
“Is this the example of Muhammad Yunus’s civilization?" — questions Anu Muhammad
Following the student–mass uprising and the drafting of the July Charter, questions have been raised by Professor Anu Muhammad regarding the statement made by Chief Adviser Professor Yunus, in which he claimed that ‘civilization’ was being brought to Bangladesh, after attacks on media outlets and cultural institutions.
Yunus’s Special Assistant Khoda Bakhsh Steps Down
President Md. Shahabuddin has accepted the resignation letter of Khoda Baksh Chowdhury, Special Assistant to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
U.S. Congress Raises Concerns Over Party Suspension in Letter to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser
Five lawmakers of the United States have written a letter to Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government. In the letter, they said that it is extremely important for the interim government to work with all political parties to ensure the holding of a free and fair national election in an environment of freedom and fairness next February.
Brother of Osman Hadi Accuses Government of Using Killing to Sabotage Election
Sharif Omar bin Hadi, brother of Sharif Osman Hadi, the convener of Inquilab Mancha, has said that "You are the ones who had Hadi killed, and now you are trying to use it as an issue to derail the election."
Seven Human Rights Groups Condemn Rising Violence, Issue Six Recommendations
Seven International Human Rights Organizations Condemn Attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, Chhayanaut, and the Killing of Dipu Chandra Das
Mob Lynching of Hindu in Bangladesh Deepens Fears of Religious Extremism
A Hindu garment worker, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched in Bangladesh following allegations of blasphemy, highlighting growing mob violence, insecurity for religious minorities, and mounting concerns over law and order under the country’s interim government.
Interim Government Has Completely Failed to Prevent Killings and Violence: Minority Unity Alliance
The Minority Unity Alliance has accused the interim government of being completely unsuccessful in preventing continuous violence, killings, and persecution against minority communities. Leaders of the organization made the allegations on Monday at a human chain and protest rally held in front of the National Press Club in the capital.