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Bangladesh Forms Commission to Investigate Enforced Disappearances

Bangladesh Forms Commission to Investigate Enforced Disappearances

Bangladesh’s interim government has announced the formation of a commission to investigate over 700 enforced disappearances linked to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule, VOA reported yesterday. Human rights groups have accused security agencies of involvement, while the government…
Devastating Floods in Eastern Bangladesh Put Two Million Children at Risk

Devastating Floods in Eastern Bangladesh Put Two Million Children at Risk

Over two million children are at risk as eastern Bangladesh faces its worst floods in three decades, affecting 5.6 million people, UNICEF’s official website reported yesterday. Unprecedented monsoon rains have caused major rivers to overflow, resulting in over 52 fatalities…
Bangladesh: Shia and Sunni Muslims come together to commemorate Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage

Bangladesh: Shia and Sunni Muslims come together to commemorate Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage

In the city of Khulna, Bangladesh, an extraordinary event occurred during the commemoration of Holy Arbaeen, an event that marks 40 days after the painful martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Sunni Muslims joined Shia Muslims in large…
Terror in Rohingya Camps: Kidnappings for Conscription Rise

Terror in Rohingya Camps: Kidnappings for Conscription Rise

In the Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh, a wave of fear grips the Rohingya community as gangs increasingly abduct boys for forced conscription in Myanmar’s ongoing conflict, RFA reported yesterday. Following a military announcement in February to enforce a dormant…
Millions of Kids at Risk Following Devastating Floods in Bangladesh

Millions of Kids at Risk Following Devastating Floods in Bangladesh

Severe flooding in Bangladesh, triggered by monsoon rains, has left millions of children in need of humanitarian assistance, rliefweb.com reported yesterday. Approximately 4.9 million people are stranded, with 18 reported fatalities as of Sunday. The hardest-hit districts include Feni, Moulvibazar,…
Bangladeshi Court Approves Detention of 2 Journalists Amid Protests

Bangladeshi Court Approves Detention of 2 Journalists Amid Protests

A Dhaka court has authorized police to interrogate journalists Shakil Ahmed and Farzana Rupa for four days in connection with the murder of a garment worker, VOA reported yesterday. The worker had participated in recent student protests against Prime Minister…
Bangladesh: 5 journalists killed, dozens injured covering student protests

Bangladesh: 5 journalists killed, dozens injured covering student protests

International human rights groups and media watchdogs are condemning the ongoing attacks on journalists in Bangladesh, calling on the interim government to ensure press freedom and accountability for perpetrators, VOA reported in an article yesterday. Dozens of journalists were injured…
Bangladesh Cancels 2024 Higher Secondary Exams Amid Protests

Bangladesh Cancels 2024 Higher Secondary Exams Amid Protests

Bangladesh announced the cancellation of all higher secondary school and equivalent exams for 2024, following widespread protests by students in Dhaka, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The decision came just hours after hundreds stormed the Secretariat, demanding the cancellation of remaining…
Bangladesh’s Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Promises Reforms, Support for Rohingya

Bangladesh’s Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Promises Reforms, Support for Rohingya

In a significant address marking his first major policy speech as the interim leader of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, outlined his administration’s commitment to democratic reforms and humanitarian support, Arab News reported. The newly appointed chief adviser of Bangladesh emphasized the…
Misinformation Escalates Tensions in Bangladesh Amid Political Unrest

Misinformation Escalates Tensions in Bangladesh Amid Political Unrest

Following Sheikh Hasina’s abrupt resignation, misinformation regarding attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh has proliferated, igniting fears and tensions within communities. Claims of a “Hindu genocide” have been widely circulated, particularly by far-right influencers, including British activist Tommy Robinson, who shared…
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