Bangladesh
Norwegian Refugee Council warns of religious tensions in Bangladesh
February 14, 2025
Norwegian Refugee Council warns of religious tensions in Bangladesh
In a stark statement, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) warned that escalating religious tensions in Bangladesh could lead to sectarian conflict, urging the country’s interim government to take decisive action against what it described as “malicious” and “anti-Islamic forces.” According…
Bangladesh: Muslim association proposes lowering marriage age for girls to 16, boys to 18
February 11, 2025
Bangladesh: Muslim association proposes lowering marriage age for girls to 16, boys to 18
The Muslim Marriage Registrars Association in Bangladesh has proposed lowering the legal marriage age for girls to 16 while maintaining 18 for boys, news reports said. The request, presented at a press conference on February 4, aims to reflect the…
Bangladesh Asks India to Curb Former PM Hasina’s Provocative Statements
February 7, 2025
Bangladesh Asks India to Curb Former PM Hasina’s Provocative Statements
Bangladesh has formally requested India to prevent ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from making “false and fabricated” statements during her stay in the country, Dawn Newspaper reported. Hasina, who fled to India last year amid violent protests that resulted…
Protests Erupt in Bangladesh as Ousted PM’s Home Torched
February 6, 2025
Protests Erupt in Bangladesh as Ousted PM’s Home Torched
Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh set fire to the Dhanmondi residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s founding leader and father of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, amid escalating tensions, Al Jazeera reported. The attack followed Hasina’s planned online speech…
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Urges Protection for Religious Minorities
February 4, 2025
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Urges Protection for Religious Minorities
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has emphasized the need to protect the rights of religious minorities in Bangladesh, warning that the country’s global image could suffer if such protections fail, Deccan Herald reported. During a high-level Monday meeting with security chiefs…
Bangladesh Prepares Skilled Workers for Saudi Arabia’s Major Projects
February 2, 2025
Bangladesh Prepares Skilled Workers for Saudi Arabia’s Major Projects
The Bangladeshi government is gearing up to send skilled and semi-skilled workers to Saudi Arabia to support major development projects linked to upcoming international events, including the FIFA World Cup, the Asian Winter Games, and Expo 2030, Arab News reported.…
Bangladesh’s Largest Annual Book Fair Begins in Dhaka
February 2, 2025
Bangladesh’s Largest Annual Book Fair Begins in Dhaka
Bangladesh’s largest annual book fair commenced in Dhaka on Saturday, Xinhua reported. The event was inaugurated by Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government. This month-long fair gathers numerous readers and writers to celebrate literature. This year, nearly…
Bangladesh Investigation Uncovers Secret Detention of Children
January 22, 2025
Bangladesh Investigation Uncovers Secret Detention of Children
An investigation into enforced disappearances during the regime of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has revealed that several children were among the hundreds detained in clandestine facilities in Bangladesh, The International News reported. According to a preliminary report from the…
Supreme Court of Bangladesh Acquits Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
January 17, 2025
Supreme Court of Bangladesh Acquits Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh unanimously acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia of graft charges related to the Zia Orphanage Trust case, Jurist News reported. The court also exonerated her son, Tarique Rahman, and four others previously…
Bangladesh Issues Second Arrest Warrant for Exiled Sheikh Hasina
January 7, 2025
Bangladesh Issues Second Arrest Warrant for Exiled Sheikh Hasina
A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, now in exile in India, for her alleged involvement in enforced disappearances during her tenure, Dawn Newspaper reported. The chief prosecutor, Tajul Islam, announced this…