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Fuel Crisis Looms as Sylhet Pumps Go on Indefinite Strike

Fuel Crisis Looms as Sylhet Pumps Go on Indefinite Strike

All types of petrol pumps in the Sylhet division have been declared closed for an indefinite period over allegations of “unreasonable” fines and various forms of harassment. The decision was confirmed by concerned business leaders at around 11:30 pm on Wednesday (April 1).

Bangladeshi Worker Dies in UAE After Drone Interception Incident

Bangladeshi Worker Dies in UAE After Drone Interception Incident

Another Bangladeshi national has been killed after shrapnel from a drone interception fell on a farm in the Al Rifaa area of the United Arab Emirates, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM).

UN Letter Expresses Concern Over Ban on Awami League in Bangladesh

UN Letter Expresses Concern Over Ban on Awami League in Bangladesh

The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the banning of the Bangladesh Awami League, disproportionate restrictions on the party’s political speech and gatherings, mass arrests, and alleged violations of the right to a fair trial. These issues were outlined in an official letter sent on December 29 to the interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

Iran Slams Bangladesh Statements on US-Israel Attacks as “Unclear”

Iran Slams Bangladesh Statements on US-Israel Attacks as “Unclear”

Iran’s Ambassador to Dhaka, Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi, has said that Tehran felt hurt by the two statements issued by Bangladesh following the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran.

March Sees Sharp Rise in Road Crashes, Mob Violence, and Crime

March Sees Sharp Rise in Road Crashes, Mob Violence, and Crime

March saw a significant rise in road accidents, mob violence, and overall law and order concerns across Bangladesh, highlighting a growing public safety crisis.

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CHT Accord Implementation Committee Holds 11th Meeting

CHT Accord Implementation Committee Holds 11th Meeting

The 11th meeting of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord Implementation and Monitoring Committee was held on Sunday, January 18, at the conference room of the Complex Building adjacent to the Toll Plaza of the Karnaphuli Tunnel Site Office in Anwara, Chittagong.

Taliban’s Top Leadership Power Struggle Comes into the Open

Taliban’s Top Leadership Power Struggle Comes into the Open

The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 by ousting the US-backed government. Since then, the Taliban have been running the country amid various ups and downs, including international sanctions. However, divisions among the top leadership of the Taliban over governing authority and dominance have begun to surface publicly.

2025 Marks a Year of Deep Crisis for Women’s Rights, Safety and Freedom in Bangladesh

2025 Marks a Year of Deep Crisis for Women’s Rights, Safety and Freedom in Bangladesh

In the history of Bangladesh, the year 2025 will be remembered as a year of deep contradiction and conflict regarding women’s rights, freedom, and security. On the one hand, initiatives for women’s rights reform, women’s visible presence, and protests became stronger; on the other hand, violence, hatred, harassment, and conservative pressure reached alarming levels. Across various layers of the state, society, religion, and politics, the question of women remained at the centre of intense debate throughout the year.

Bangladesh Education Sector Ends 2025 in Turmoil

Bangladesh Education Sector Ends 2025 in Turmoil

The education sector experienced another turbulent year in 2025, marked by uncertainty, repeated movements by teachers and students over various demands, and the continued absence of comprehensive reform and development plans.

Human Rights Situation ‘Disappointing and Alarming’ in 2025: HRSS Report

Human Rights Situation ‘Disappointing and Alarming’ in 2025: HRSS Report

The human rights situation in the country remained “disappointing and alarming” throughout 2025 due to the failure of law enforcement agencies, ineffective government responses, and the irresponsibility of major political parties, according to the annual report of the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).

Bangladesh’s plate is shifting northeast and hitting the Myanmar plate

how big is the quake risk? Bangladesh’s plate is shifting northeast and hitting the Myanmar plate

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, with its epicenter 10 kilometers beneath the surface. Despite being moderately strong, it caused severe devastation in the country. Ten people have died, and more than six hundred have been injured. The damage has also been extensive. Scientists, however, are not surprised by these numbers. According to them, Bangladesh’s geographical and geological conditions are responsible for this earthquake. They also warn that the region faces the possibility of even larger quakes in the future.

The Small Island Causing Big International Tensions

Saint Martin Island The Small Island Causing Big International Tensions

Bangladesh, located in South Asia, has emerged as a key focal point in global geopolitical competition following months of unrest and shifts in its power structure over the past year. Although the interim government has pledged to hold elections, the political climate remains tense, clouded by accusations of foreign interference. At the heart of this crisis is a controversial allegation concerning the United States' attempt to secure access to a military base on Saint Martin Island—an issue raised by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which continues to echo in Dhaka’s political and media spheres despite the passage of time.

Crisis Point for Media Freedom in Bangladesh

CJA Report Highlights Alarming Repression Crisis Point for Media Freedom in Bangladesh

The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) has sounded the alarm over a “crisis point” for press freedom in Bangladesh, citing mass arrests, fabricated charges, and harassment of journalists under the interim administration of Mohammad Yunus.

AI Could Eliminate 100 Million U.S. Jobs Within a Decade, Warns Bernie Sanders Report

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ARSA–RSO Clash with Arakan Army, Panic Spreads on This Side of the Border

ARSA–RSO Clash with Arakan Army, Panic Spreads on This Side of the Border

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Maha Saptami, the second day of the five-day Sharadiyo Durga Puja, was celebrated on Monday amid due religious fervour and gaiety across Bangladesh.

Employees of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) have announced an indefinite work stoppage starting Sunday

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