Around 3,100 Incidents of Violence Against Minorities Reported in Bangladesh Since August 2024
About 3,100 incidents of violence targeting Hindus and other minority communities have been reported across Bangladesh between August 2024 and February 2026, according to data cited by human rights organisations, the Indian government has informed Parliament.
Citizens Protest Parliamentary Condolence Motion for 1971 War Crime Accused Razakars
Forty-one prominent citizens have issued a statement protesting the raising of a condolence motion in the 13th National Parliament for Razakars accused of being collaborators and perpetrators of crimes against humanity during the Liberation War of 1971. Poet and activist Mir Bobi confirmed the matter on Friday (March 13).
BNN Asia Report Says Bangladesh Media Faced Risky Conditions in Jan–Feb
BNN Asia, an independent watchdog that advocates for press freedom and the safety of journalists across Asia, has reported that the environment for newspapers and journalists in Bangladesh remained tense and risky during January and February 2026.
Many People Suffering in Prisons Due to Political Identity, Says Prof. Rehman Sobhan
Economist Professor Rehman Sobhan has said that a large number of people in the country are currently languishing in prisons due to their political identities. He described this as a violation of human rights, a failure of the country’s justice system, and one of the failures of the interim government, which should have been more committed to upholding the rule of law.
Pump Owners Issue Shutdown Warning Over Lack of Security
Unrest is increasing at petrol pumps across the country after the introduction of a rationing system for fuel supply. In this situation, pump owners have demanded that the government quickly ensure security and increase the supply of fuel. At the same time, they have warned that if effective measures are not taken to control the situation, they may take strict decisions such as shutting down pump operations.
Bangladesh Garment Exporters in Trouble Over Shipments to Europe
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has caused major disruptions to important international maritime and air routes used for global trade. With key routes in the Gulf region, including the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, becoming effectively inoperative, Bangladeshi garment exporters are facing serious difficulties in sending goods to Europe. Other major South Asian manufacturing countries such as India and Pakistan are also encountering similar problems.
Arrest of A K M Jamal Uddin Sparks Debate Over Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh
The arrest of A K M Jamal Uddin while he was participating in a peaceful program at Gulistan Zero Point in Dhaka has raised new questions about freedom of expression and the right to hold political programs in a democratic country.
When Will the Imprisoned Journalists Be Released?
The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) has called on the government of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to release journalists who were arrested during the tenure of the interim government. In a recent statement, the organization said, “We demand the immediate release of journalists who have been in prison for more than a year on various false charges, including murder, which violate fundamental rights.”
At Least 40 Houses Attacked or Burned After Killing in Madaripur
At least 20 residential houses were attacked, vandalised, and looted following a killing over local dominance in Madaripur. During the violence, at least another 20 houses were set on fire. Law enforcement agencies are trying to bring the situation under control after receiving the news.
Ongoing Middle East Conflict Disrupts Dhaka Flights, 391 Cancelled So Far
Due to security risks amid the ongoing war situation in the Middle East, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan temporarily closed their airspace starting 28 February. The decision had a direct impact on Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.