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Safety Failures Persist Despite Change in Government January 12, 2026
Bangladesh recorded a significant rise in road crashes and casualties in 2025, highlighting persistent road safety failures. According to Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, at least 9,111 people were killed and 14,812 injured in 6,729 road accidents—an increase over 2024 Continue Reading Aid Cuts Push Rohingya Children Toward Starvation in Bangladesh Camps January 5, 2026
In the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, families face extreme hardship as humanitarian aid funding has dropped by 63%. Newborn babies are delivered in overcrowded, poorly equipped rooms with unreliable electricity, while pregnant women fear hunger due Continue Reading Bangladesh Marks 54 Years of Victory and Independence December 15, 2025
Bangladesh is set to observe Victory Day, marking 54 years since the nation achieved independence from Pakistani occupation through a nine-month Liberation War in 1971. The historic victory came at the cost of immense sacrifice, with three million lives Continue Reading Bangladesh Approves New Five-Year Term for Election Monitors December 8, 2025
The Election Commission (EC) has finalized the registration of 81 domestic election observer organizations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. The EC published the official list on its website, signed by Md. Ruhul Amin Mallik, director of the Continue Reading New Ordinance Targets Human Trafficking Failures December 1, 2025
The government has approved a new ordinance to prevent human trafficking and migrant smuggling. This change comes after years of failed justice, where the vast majority of trafficking cases ended in acquittal due to weak investigations, unclear legal definitions, Continue Reading 5 Dead, Over 450 Injured as 5.5 Quake Strikes Bangladesh November 24, 2025
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, killing at least five people, including one child. More than 450 people were injured across the country. The epicentre was near Narsingdi district, about 30 km from Dhaka. Buildings shook violently, causing panic Continue Reading Bangladesh Hit by Bomb Blasts and Rising Unrest November 17, 2025
Bangladesh is facing a wave of violence with more than 30 crude bomb blasts and many buses being burned. Two more bombs exploded near Dhaka airport, but no one was hurt. The interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize Continue Reading Bombs Target Dhaka Cathedral and School in Anti-Christian Attack November 10, 2025
A crude bomb exploded outside St. Mary’s Cathedral and another was thrown at St. Joseph’s School and College in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 7, in what church leaders condemned as a “terrifying” anti-Christian attack. While no injuries were reported, Continue Reading Garment Orders Shift Abroad Amid Bangladesh’s Political, Energy Crises November 3, 2025
Bangladesh’s garment industry is facing serious challenges as political unrest and energy shortages drive some foreign apparel orders to other countries. Frequent gas and power outages are disrupting production, forcing exporters to rely on costly air shipments to meet Continue Reading Bangladesh Dengue Crisis Deepens: 4 More Deaths, 1,143 New Cases October 27, 2025
Bangladesh’s dengue outbreak continues to worsen, with four new deaths and 1,143 new hospitalizations reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). This brings the total death toll to 263 and total Continue Reading Dhaka Airport Fire Destroys Imports Hub, Losses May Top $1 Billion October 20, 2025
A massive fire broke out in the cargo terminal of Dhaka’s main international airport, destroying the entire imports area and causing losses estimated to exceed $1 billion. The blaze, which affected around 200–250 exporting companies in Bangladesh’s crucial textile Continue Reading Bangladesh Faces Rising Crisis of Violence Against Girls October 13, 2025
Although Bangladesh has made strong progress in human development, a deep social and judicial crisis is threatening these gains the growing violence against girls. Police data from the first eight months of 2025 shows 3,589 rape cases, with 1,172 involving Continue Reading Study Finds Two-Thirds of Garment Workers Married Before 18 September 29, 2025 An icddr,b study on female garment workers in Bangladesh revealed serious concerns about their reproductive health and exposure to violence. Conducted from 2022–2024 among 778 workers aged 15–27 in Dhaka and Gazipur slums, the study found that two in three Continue Reading Fresh Clash Erupts at Chittagong University, Students Injured September 1, 2025 Fresh violence erupted between Chittagong University (CU) students and local residents near Gate No. 2, following earlier clashes sparked by the alleged assault of a female student by a guard. The conflict escalated with brickbats, sticks, and stones, injuring many Continue Reading US Praises Bangladesh for Sheltering Rohingya Refugees August 25, 2025 The United States praised Bangladesh for sheltering over one million Rohingya refugees. Washington also thanked other countries in the region that provide refuge to people fleeing Myanmar. The statement came from US State Department spokesperson Thomas “Tommy” Pigott. The US Continue Reading Nationwide Dengue Cases Rise to 25,710; Over 1,200 in Hospitals August 19, 2025 In the last 24 hours, Bangladesh reported 134 new dengue cases, raising the total confirmed cases this year to 25,710. Fortunately, no new deaths occurred during this period, so the death toll remains at 104. According to the Directorate General Continue Reading Dhaka’s Rickety Buses Threaten Health, Safety, and Air Quality August 11, 2025 Dhaka’s public transport fleet, dominated by rundown and poorly maintained buses, poses severe health and safety risks. These vehicles emit toxic fumes, contributing heavily to Bangladesh’s worsening air pollution, which is linked to over 159,000 premature deaths annually. Bangladesh recorded Continue Reading Student-Led Party Rallies for New Bangladesh and Democratic Reform August 4, 2025 In Dhaka, Bangladesh, student-led rallies marked the anniversary of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, calling for democratic reforms and a "new Bangladesh." The newly formed National Citizen Party, led by Nahid Islam, unveiled a 24-point agenda seeking a new Continue Reading Child Hunger Crisis: One in Four Stunted in Bangladesh July 28, 2025 Child malnutrition in Bangladesh is a critical concern, with nearly one in four children stunted, 22% underweight, and 11% suffering from wasting. Poor dietary practices such as lack of exclusive breastfeeding and insufficient food diversity further aggravate the issue. This Continue Reading Military Jet Crashes Into School in Dhaka; Dozens Injured July 21, 2025 A Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into Milestone College in Uttara around 1:30 PM, killing at least 19 people and injuring 164 others. The plane had taken off shortly after 1:00 PM. Many students and teachers were trapped and injured Continue Reading Bangladesh Faces Alarming Spike in Gang Rapes and Child Abuse July 14, 2025 Bangladesh has seen a disturbing rise in rape cases, with 481 reported in the first half of this year alone—just 35 short of the total cases for all of last year, according to the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad. Alarmingly, 72% of Continue Reading Majority of Youth Say Mob Justice Rising in Bangladesh July 7, 2025 A recent youth-focused survey conducted by the South Asian Network on Economic Modelling (Sanem) and ActionAid Bangladesh reveals that 71.5% of young respondents believe mob justice is becoming a normal part of life in Bangladesh. The study surveyed 2,000 individuals Continue Reading BNP Leader Urges Unity Against Violence, Accuses Ruling Party of Communal Tactics June 30, 2025 BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has strongly condemned the rape of a Hindu woman in Muradnagar, calling it a heinous and inhuman act that has deeply shocked the nation. He demanded exemplary punishment for the perpetrators, whom he Continue Reading Bangladesh Sees 392 New Dengue Cases, 2 Deaths in 24 Hours June 23, 2025 Bangladesh has recorded its highest single-day toll of dengue-related hospitalizations this year, with 392 patients admitted in the past 24 hours. According to data from the Directorate General of Health Services, two more people have died from the mosquito-borne disease—one Continue Reading Barisal Division Sees Highest Spike in Latest Dengue Infections June 18, 2025 Bangladesh reported 212 new dengue cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 6,678 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Out of the new cases, 197 were from Dhaka and 15 from other Continue Reading Thousands Rally in Dhaka Against Gender Equality Reforms June 2, 2025 On Saturday, around 20,000 people from the Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam protested in Dhaka, Bangladesh. They were against new government plans to give women equal rights. These plans include making marital rape a crime, giving women equal rights to property and Continue Reading Islamist Group Threatens Protests Over Reforms June 11, 2025 An Islamist group in Bangladesh has threatened nationwide rallies on May 23 if their demands are not met, including the abolition of the interim government's reforms commission. They claim proposed reforms to religious inheritance laws insult the majority’s beliefs. The Continue Reading Bangladesh Road accidents killed 583 in April 2025 June 10, 2025 In April, Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity reported 610 transportation-related accidents across the country, resulting in 628 deaths and 1,207 injuries. Road accidents were the most significant, with 567 incidents killing 583 people. Motorcycles were involved in the highest number of Continue Reading Hidden Water Crisis: Women in Bangladesh’s Hills Struggle Daily April 29, 2025 In Bangladesh’s coastal areas, millions lack safe drinking water because of saltwater contamination. Women must walk long distances daily to find water. The Chittagong Hill Tracts also face serious water shortages. Deforestation, poor farming practices, and climate change worsen the Continue Reading Youth Call for Change in Gender Equality Workshop April 21, 2025 A youth-led workshop called "Breaking Barriers, Designing Equality" was held to discuss gender equality. Young people shared ideas and created messages to help bring change. They said harmful social norms stop women from growing in education and work. Issues like Continue Reading

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166.3 million POPULATION 24 PERSECUTION RANKING ISLAM DOMINANT RELIGION Day 3 Pray For Bangladesh keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right 1.1 million close Bangladesh is in political turmoil. What started out as a student movement against corruption, escalated quickly into a mechanism to persecute minorities. REFUGEES 31.5% POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE 70.94 yrs LIFE EXPECTANCY 56.8% LITERACY RATE Day 3 Pray for Bangladesh keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right

Bangladesh is in a transitional phase, managed by an interim government under Yunus, implementing reforms and preparing for April 2026 elections. Though strides are being made in institutional restructuring and media expansion, concerns remain around political fairness, civil liberties, and ensuring a genuinely inclusive democratic process.