Bangladesh

Suspected measles outbreak leaves nearly 100 children dead in Bangladesh ——————————- According to Bangladeshi authorities, a suspected measles outbreak has killed at least 98 children in the past three weeks, Al Jazeera reported. The capital, Dhaka, is reportedly ramping up…

Bangladesh Submits Data of 800,000+ Rohingya Refugees to Myanmar for Repatriation ————————————– Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister has announced that the government has shared detailed data on more than 800,000 Rohingya refugees with Myanmar as part of efforts to facilitate their eventual…

Rohingya Refugees Sit First-Ever Matriculation Exams in Bangladesh Camps —————————————- Rohingya refugee students in Bangladesh have begun their first-ever matriculation examinations, marking a significant step toward formal education for the stateless community living in camps. The exams, launched on March…

Rohingya refugees in Malaysia mark Eid al-Fitr separated from their families ———————————- Thousands of Rohingya refugees in Malaysia spent another Eid separated from their families, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by the stateless community, an article by South China Morning Post…

Rights Groups Urge Bangladesh PM to Prioritize Human Rights and Rohingya Protection ——————————- Nine rights organizations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Committee to Protect Journalists, have written to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, urging his government to place…

Rohingya Refugees in India Face Hardship Amid Lack of Legal Recognition ———————————– Thousands of Rohingya refugees in India continue to face severe economic and social challenges due to the absence of formal legal recognition, according to reports from Muslim Network…

Bangladesh Advances New Waste Management Measures Amid Ongoing Urban Challenges —————————— Authorities in Bangladesh have recently announced several initiatives aimed at addressing the country’s mounting waste management challenges, particularly in the capital, Dhaka. Officials say preparations are underway for a…

Bangladesh Enters New Era as Tariq Rahman Sworn in as Prime Minister ——————————— Tariq Rahman was officially sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, taking the oath before President Mohammad Shahabuddin, and assumed leadership of the country’s first elected government…

Bangladesh Nationalist Party Claims Parliamentary Majority as Islamists Challenge Election Integrity ————————————– The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced it had secured an outright majority in this week’s parliamentary elections, the first national vote since the 2024 uprising that removed former…

Historic Elections Held in Bangladesh After Gen Z-Led Uprising; Major Victory for BNP ————————————- Voters in Bangladesh lined up at polling stations across the country on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as the nation held its first parliamentary elections since the…