Sheikh Hasina: Democracy Will Weaken If Free Participation Is Not Ensured in the National Election

From exile, Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a widely recognized advocate of democratic governance, has expressed deep and serious concerns regarding the upcoming national election following the ban imposed on her political party, the Awami League.

Using religion to seek votes in elections is concerning: ASK

The use of religion in campaigning for the upcoming national parliamentary election, as well as the tendency to seek votes by exerting direct or indirect pressure on citizens who practice other religions, is also a matter of serious concern. In addition, incidents of clashes, violence, provocative statements, and allegations of irregularities among political parties and candidates in various parts of the country have prompted the Law and Arbitration Center (ASK) to express deep concern and anxiety.

Double Standard in Bangladesh Sports: Cricketers Barred from India, Shooters Approved

Regarding Mustafizur, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has firmly stated that due to security concerns, the Bangladesh cricket team will not travel to India for the World Cup. Instead, they are willing to play in Sri Lanka. However, for now, Bangladesh has been excluded from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup due to their insistence.

Bangladesh to Issue Passports to 69,000 Rohingyas in Saudi Arabia: Foreign Affairs Adviser

Foreign Affairs Adviser of the interim government, Md. Touhid Hossain, has said that 69,000 Rohingyas will be given Bangladeshi passports. However, issuing passports does not mean that they will become Bangladeshi citizens.

Bangladesh Is a World Champion in Fraud: Dr. Yunus

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has commented that Bangladesh is a world champion in fraud. He said, “All our things are fake. Many countries do not accept our passports. Visas are fake, passports are fake. We have turned this into a factory of forgery.”

Unanswered Appeal From Press Secretary Points to State Allowing Media Attacks, Nurul Kabir Claims

Nurul Kabir, president of the Editors’ Council and editor of New Age, has described the recent attacks on the offices of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo as “planned and organized violence.”

Police Officers Humiliated, Detained by Mob Following Deadly Crash in Puthia

The incident of detaining the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Belpukur Police Station and a Sub-Inspector (SI) and forcing them to hold their ears following a horrific road accident in Puthia of Rajshahi has sparked nationwide discussion. After videos and photos of the incident spread on social media, renewed concerns have emerged regarding the law and order situation and mob violence.

327 Factories Shut Down in Gazipur and Savar, Over 150,000 Workers Left Jobless

Due to the consecutive closure of factories in the Gazipur and Savar–Ashulia industrial zones, garment workers are facing severe hardship. According to the Industrial Police, a total of 327 factories have been closed permanently and temporarily over the past one and a half years. As a result, nearly one hundred and fifty thousand workers have become unemployed.

Dhaka Faces Severe Gas and LPG Shortage, Residents Struggle to Cook

The gas and LPG crisis in the capital Dhaka and nearby cities has reached alarming levels. For more than three weeks, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been unavailable in the market. Even though prices have doubled, supply has not met demand. On top of this, there is a shortage of pipeline gas. As a result, ordinary people are struggling to cook.

Sarba Mitra Chakma Makes Teenagers Do Sit-Ups While Holding Their Ears at DU Central Field

A video showing Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Executive Member Sarba Mitra Chakma Makes Teenagers Do Sit-Ups While Holding Their Ears at DU Central Field forcing several teenagers who had come to play to do sit-ups while holding their ears, with a stick in his hand, has spread on social media. The video has since sparked widespread discussion in various quarters.