Barisal Division Sees Highest Spike in Latest Dengue Infections

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 regions. Barisal Division (excluding city areas) reported the highest number of new infections with 110 [...]

Islamist Group Threatens Protests Over Reforms

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 group also demands a ban on the Awami League, led by exiled former Prime Minister [...]

Bangladesh Road accidents killed 583 in April 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 fatal accidents—229 deaths from 215 crashes. The Chittagong division recorded the highest number of accidents, [...]

Thousands Rally in Dhaka Against Gender Equality Reforms

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 parenting, and helping more women get into politics. The Women’s Affairs Reform Commission made these [...]

Hidden Water Crisis: Women in Bangladesh’s Hills Struggle Daily

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 crisis. Hilly areas lack basic water infrastructure like tube wells and rainwater collection. Transporting water [...]

Youth Call for Change in Gender Equality Workshop

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 child marriage, domestic violence, and gender-based violence were often mentioned. Lack of economic power and [...]

Urgent Humanitarian Support Needed as Rohingya Crisis Enters Eighth Year

The Rohingya refugee crisis has caused a catastrophic impact on Bangladesh. This huge need has initiated a positive response from the United Nations. It has launched a 2025-26 Joint Response Plan along with as many as 100 partners. This plan incorporates $934.5 million for supporting 1.5 million Rohingya refugees and hosting various communities in Bangladesh. [...]

Battling Child Marriage

Child marriage, early pregnancy, and sexual harassment continue to pose significant challenges for adolescent girls in Bangladesh. Child marriage, in particular, persists due to poverty, deep rooted social norms, and weak law enforcement, overshadowing some of the country's socioeconomic aspects. Abba Father, we pray for the young girls of Bangladesh who face the danger of [...]

Rising Attacks on Religious Minorities in Bangladesh Spark Global Concern

Human rights organizations and global advocacy groups have expressed deep concern over the rising violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists. Reports indicate increasing assaults, forced conversions, desecration of places of worship, and targeted killings, raising serious questions about the safety and security of these communities. The international community is calling [...]

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