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, and misuse of the existing law. From 2020 to mid-2025, almost all disposed cases hundreds [...]

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 as people rushed outdoors for safety. Makeshift structures collapsed, and several students were injured in a [...]

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 winner Muhammad Yunus has increased security, sending soldiers and tightening checkpoints. A government office in Gopalganj [...]

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, the incident has deeply unsettled Bangladesh’s small Catholic community of around 400,000 members. Fr. Albert Rozario [...]

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 deadlines.Small and medium factories, already struggling financially, are at risk of major losses. Trade leaders warned [...]

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 infections to 65,440 in 2025.Currently, 2,733 patients remain hospitalized nationwide, including 930 in Dhaka. Most patients [...]

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 sector, left the area in ruins, with smoke still rising from the site the next day. [...]

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 students and damaging nearby homes. Over 100 students were injured in the initial clash, with [...]