Recent incidents at the Bangladesh–India border, including the deaths of Bangladeshi civilians in Lalmonirhat and Brahmanbaria, show that border killings by India’s BSF continue regularly. Data from Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) states that dozens of Bangladeshis have been killed each year, with 285 civilians shot dead between 2014 and early 2026. The report also [...]
BANGLADESH:A coalition of left-leaning student organisations under the banner of Gonotantrik Chhatra Jote staged a protest march toward the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh, demanding the cancellation of the Bangladesh-US trade agreement. Leaders from several student groups claimed the agreement was unequal and would negatively impact sectors such as poultry, dairy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and [...]
BANGLADESH: Over the past 21 months, at least 23 incidents involving organized criminals have been reported, including public killings driven by rivalry and control over illegal “business” activities. Many of these crimes show a high level of coordination, often orchestrated by fugitives abroad and carried out by local gangs, with vulnerable unemployed youths being recruited. [...]
BANGLADESH: Bangladesh is experiencing a severe outbreak of measles-like illness, with 251 reported deaths since mid-March, including 42 confirmed measles fatalities. Over 30,000 suspected cases and more than 4,400 confirmed infections have been recorded, though a shortage of testing kits is limiting accurate diagnosis. The disease has spread across 91% of districts, indicating nationwide transmission. [...]
BANGLADESH: Farmers in Bangladesh, especially in the Sylhet region, are facing rising financial pressure due to increased diesel prices. The cost hike has significantly raised expenses for operating combine harvesters and other machinery essential for harvesting Boro paddy and maize. Harvesting costs per acre have sharply increased, in some cases nearly doubling, while crop prices [...]
BANGLADESH: A self-proclaimed spiritual leader was beaten to death by a mob in Bangladesh after an old video resurfaced showing controversial remarks about the Quran. The incident occurred in Kushtia district, where hundreds gathered and attacked his residence despite efforts by authorities to control the situation. The killing reflects a broader rise in religious intolerance [...]
Bangladesh is facing a serious outbreak of Measles, with at least 98 suspected child deaths reported in just three weeks. The number of young children showing symptoms has surged to over 6,400, particularly affecting those aged six months to five years. Authorities, including leadership in Dhaka, are intensifying vaccination efforts in the hardest-hit areas. Officials [...]
Urban growth in Bangladesh has surged over the past decades, largely due to climate-related displacement from floods, cyclones, and river erosion. Cities—especially areas around University of Dhaka—are experiencing overcrowding and expanding informal settlements with limited infrastructure and services. Within these communities, informal mediation systems led by local elders help resolve daily conflicts and maintain relative [...]
At least 24 people lost their lives after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh’s Rajbari district while attempting to board a ferry at the Dauladia terminal on March 25, 2026. The Dhaka-bound bus, carrying around 40 passengers—many returning after Eid holidays—fell into the river after the driver lost control when a [...]
Tarique Rahman has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, marking a major political comeback for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) after two decades out of power. His swearing-in follows 18 months of caretaker rule led by Muhammad Yunus, which came after the political upheaval that removed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina [...]