They Are Taking Me Away, They Will Kill Me- Please Save Me
At least 20 women are packed inside a locked room on the second floor of a building in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. None of them have passports or mobile phones. Those have been taken away. A lock hangs on the door outside. Days are passing in hunger and fear.
Zafrullah Chowdhury Named Again Despite Already Receiving the Independence Award
In recognition of glorious and outstanding contributions at the national level, the government has nominated 15 individuals and five institutions, including former prime minister Khaleda Zia, for the country’s highest civilian honour, the Independence Award. The list also includes the name of Zafrullah Chowdhury.
Prolonged Detention of Journalists Sparks Press Freedom Concerns in Bangladesh
Concerns over press freedom in Bangladesh have intensified as several journalists remain in prolonged detention following the fall of the Awami League government on 5 August 2024. Repeated court decisions denying bail have sparked debate among media professionals, rights groups and legal experts about the treatment of journalists and the state of media freedom in the country.
New Zealand Reach Final After Allen Storm Destroys South Africa in Semi-Final
New Zealand national cricket team reached the final after crushing South Africa by 9 wickets in a one-sided semi-final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South Africa had reached the last four as the only unbeaten team of the tournament, but on the knockout stage they seemed to lose all rhythm. Chasing a target of 170 runs, the Kiwis got there in just 12.5 overs, with 43 balls to spare.
Former Adviser M Sakhawat Hossain Alleges Key Decisions Were Made Outside Interim Government Council
Former adviser M Sakhawat Hossain has spoken out about the activities of the recently departed interim government. He said that key policy decisions and major moves of the government were not taken in meetings of the advisory council, but rather decided outside the council. He made these remarks in a special interview broadcast in the media on Thursday (February 26).
Human Rights Situation Worsens in February; Five Killed in Post-Election Clashes, MSF Reports
The human rights situation in Bangladesh deteriorated in February compared to January, according to a recent monitoring report by a human rights organization.
All Flights to the Middle East Temporarily Suspended by Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Due to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East surrounding Israel’s attack on Iran, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to all destinations in the region. All its flights to Middle Eastern destinations including Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait and other regional destinations will remain suspended until further notice.
Jubo Dal Figure Killed in Brutal Assault, Tendons of Both Legs Cut
A Jubo Dal leader named Murad Hossain Khan (36) was hacked to death in Khulna. The killing took place in front of the Senhati Teacher Training Center (TTC) in Dighalia upazila at around 5:30 pm on Friday (27 February).
National Election Was ‘Staged and Engineered,’ Alleges Faizul Karim
Mufti Syed Faizul Karim has alleged that the national parliamentary election was a “staged” and “engineered” election. He made the allegation while speaking at an iftar event held in honor of ulema and professionals in Barishal on Friday (27 February).
1971 War Crimes: Khan Akram Hossain Walks Free After Appeal Verdict
The Appellate Division has acquitted Khan Akram Hossain of Bagerhat, overturning his life imprisonment sentence in a 1971 war crimes case.