40 Percent of Bangladeshis and Pakistanis Unemployed in London
For the first time in the past decade, the highest number of children in Britain are growing up in families where no adult member is employed. Meanwhile, statistics show that nearly 39.5 percent of working-age Pakistani and Bangladeshi residents living in London are currently unemployed. This is the highest rate among all ethnic groups in the capital.
Voting in Myanmar Amid Civil War and Humanitarian Catastrophe
Amid a horrific civil war and an extreme humanitarian crisis, a general election is set to take place in Myanmar on Sunday.
“2,900 Incidents Cannot Be Called Media Exaggeration,” Says India
India has once again expressed deep concern over the continuing violence against minorities in Bangladesh. Referring to the recent killings of Hindu youths Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mondol, New Delhi said such incidents cannot be dismissed as mere media exaggeration or political violence. The comments were made on Friday by Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during the ministry’s regular briefing.
US Airstrikes Target Islamic State in Nigeria
The US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where militants have sought to establish a foothold.
Death Threats Now Common for Journalists in Dhaka, Reporters Say
Journalists in Bangladesh say the freedom to report independently is rapidly diminishing as the country approaches its national elections in February 2026. Reporters describe an atmosphere of fear marked by death threats, online surveillance, and intimidation, which intensified following violent attacks on two of the nation’s largest media outlets.
The UK Parliament’s Motion and Its Impact on Bangladesh’s Political Crisis
History is rarely forgiving toward interim governments that mistake moral symbolism for governing capacity. Bangladesh’s current situation under the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus increasingly reflects this pattern. What began as a temporary corrective phase following the resignation of the previous government—welcomed both domestically and internationally—now appears to be drifting into a troubling exercise of power without accountability.
Guterres Voices Concern, Urges Bangladesh to Protect Minorities
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concern over recent incidents of violence in Bangladesh and has called on the authorities to ensure the safety and security of all citizens, particularly members of minority communities.
The Arctic as India’s Third Energy Vector, Enabled by Russia
India’s relationship with the Arctic is undergoing a quiet but consequential transformation. Long viewed mainly as a zone for climate research and scientific exploration, the Arctic is now entering the core of New Delhi’s strategic imagination. The recent summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin makes this shift unmistakable.
Bangladeshi Journalists in London Condemn Attacks on Media Outlets Back Home
Bangladeshi community journalists and members of the diaspora in London have strongly condemned recent attacks on media outlets in Bangladesh, describing them as a serious threat to press freedom and democratic values.
Indian Muslim Leaders Condemn Lynching of Hindu Youth in Bangladesh
Indian Muslim religious leaders have strongly condemned the incident in which Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das was beaten to death in Bangladesh. Describing the incident as a “murder of humanity,” they stated that it is completely contrary to Islamic teachings.