Awami League Leader Accuses UNHRC of Bias, Vows Return to Power in Bangladesh
Former Bangladesh foreign minister and senior Awami League leader Hasan Mahmud on Saturday accused the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) of producing a biased and one-sided report on the violence that took place during the July–August 2024 student-led protests.
Houses of Awami League Leader and Journalist Attacked in Sirajganj
Miscreants have set fire to the house of an Awami League leader in Sirajganj. In the same district, a petrol bomb was thrown at the house of a journalist in the Sadar area. These two attacks on Saturday night have spread panic.
Violence Against Minority: Damudya Businessman Khokon Chandra Dies After Being Set on Fire
Khokon Chandra Das, a businessman from Damudya in Shariatpur, has died. He passed away on Saturday (3 January) at around 7:30 am while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka.
Doors Locked, Homes Burned: Four Hindu Families Targeted in Five Days
Allegations have emerged that the doors of four Hindu families’ houses in Chattogram were locked from the outside and then set on fire within a span of five days. The latest incident occurred early Tuesday morning (December 23) in West Sultanpur village of Ward No. 5 in the municipal area of Raozan upazila.
Young man killed by cocktail thrown from Mogbazar flyover
A powerful cocktail bomb exploded in front of the Bangladesh Freedom Fighters Sangsad Central Command in the capital’s Mogbazar intersection area. In the incident, a young man named Siam (21) was killed.
Miscreants Set Fire to Udichi’s Dhaka Office
Miscreants set fire to the office of Udichi Shilpigoshthi on Topkhana Road in the capital. The incident occurred on Friday (19 December) at around 7:30 pm.
Embassy Urges US Citizens in Bangladesh to Remain Alert
The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a security alert for US citizens residing in Bangladesh. The warning was issued on Friday afternoon (19 December) on the embassy’s website and social media platforms.
Wave of Violent Attacks Across Bangladesh in a Single Night Sparks Nationwide Fear
Bangladesh witnessed a night of widespread violence as multiple coordinated attacks were reported across the country, targeting political figures, media houses, cultural institutions, diplomatic offices, and civilians. The incidents have triggered fear and uncertainty among the public and raised serious concerns over national security and social stability.
Worker Beaten to Death in Mymensingh Over Allegations of ‘Derogatory Remarks’ About Religion
Police have said that a worker was beaten to death in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh on allegations of making derogatory remarks about religion.
Sri Lanka Guardian Analysis: A Silent Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh
Following political instability, violence against minority communities in Bangladesh has taken on a new dimension. According to a report published in Sri Lanka Guardian, members of the Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, and Ahmadiyya communities have faced a series of attacks, killings, arson, and persecution over the past year.