Air Ambulance Meant to Take Khaleda Zia Will Not Be Coming
The air ambulance scheduled to transport BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia to London will not be arriving in Dhaka on Tuesday (9 December).
Death of Jubo League Leader in Police Custody After Arrest From Hospital
Rezaul Karim (36), a Jubo League leader and member of Ward No. 5 of Hnila Union Parishad in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar, has died while undergoing treatment in police custody. He passed away on Sunday (7 December) while receiving treatment at Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital.
The New Front: Bangladeshi Youth Joining Pakistan’s Militant Networks
Bangladeshi youths are being lured through online networks and false job promises to join militant groups in Pakistan. Authorities warn of a growing cross-border threat.
Rumours of a Private Meeting Between Putin and Sheikh Hasina
There are widespread rumours from various sources that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a secret meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to India.
Pakistan Navy Commodore Arrives in Dhaka on December 6, Travels to Chittagong Shortly After
Barely two weeks after the National Security Advisers of Bangladesh and India met in New Delhi, visits by senior Pakistani defence officials to Dhaka continue at an unusual pace.
Chattogram Dialogue Calls for Swift NHRC Operationalisation
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, hosted a regional dialogue in Chattogram on 6 December to advance the implementation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025. The newly introduced ordinance aims to reinforce the legal framework for safeguarding human rights in Bangladesh.
Former National Press Club President Shawkat Mahmud Detained
Former president of the National Press Club and the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ), and Secretary General of Jonota Party Bangladesh, journalist Shawkat Mahmud, was detained on Sunday (7 December) by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. He was detained from in front of his residence in the capital.
Demand for Deployment of Special Forces and Army to Ensure Minority Security Ahead of the Election
The Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and the Metropolitan Sarbojanin Puja Committee have demanded the deployment of the army and specialized forces to ensure the safety of religious and ethnic minorities during the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. Leaders of the organization expressed this concern based on past experiences surrounding elections.
The Perua Massacre: A Forgotten Chapter of 1971 Genocide in Sunamganj
A detailed account of the 1971 Perua village massacre in Sunamganj, where Razakar forces carried out mass killings, arson, sexual violence, and forced conversions. The story highlights the tragic survival of Kulsum Bibi, the brutality faced by Hindu villagers, and the continued neglect of this unmarked killing field.
Ex-BBC Bangla Head Sabir Mostafa: No Mass Killing Happened at Shapla Chattar
Sabir Mostafa, former head of BBC Bangla, has clarified his long-standing position regarding the controversy over the events of 5 May 2013 at Shapla Chattar and the claims from various quarters describing it as a “mass killing.” He firmly stated that no massacre took place during the law enforcement operation at Shapla Chattar that night. BBC Bangla journalists who were present on the ground reported exactly what they witnessed.