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,…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed support for efforts to restore calm and organize parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. His deputy spokesman, Farhan Haq, emphasized Guterres’ call for the interim government to ensure inclusivity as the nation…

In the wake of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s abrupt resignation on August 5, nearly a dozen Bangladeshis have been arrested by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) while attempting to flee escalating violence in Bangladesh, VOA reported yesterday. Hundreds more are…

In the wake of recent attacks on Hindu households, temples, and businesses following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, Bangladesh’s interim government has vowed to address the violence against religious minorities, Al-Jazeera reported yesterday. Since Hasina’s departure, numerous incidents targeting Hindus,…

In a significant political shift, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday, following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid widespread protests. The unrest, fueled by student demonstrations over…