An investigative report by the BBC has reignited international attention over the mass killing carried out by the Awami League government in July last year as it clung to power after a decade and a half of authoritarian rule. Titled “The Battle for Bangladesh: Fall of Sheikh

The brutal murder in front of Mitford Hospital in Old Dhaka placed the opposition BNP under pressure. In the week that followed, a multi-pronged campaign was launched against the party. Just days later, on 16 July, supporters of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organisations

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is set to hold a national rally at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Saturday (July 19), aimed at pressing forward a seven-point demand. However, beyond that, the party aims to demonstrate its political strength to the interim government, the BNP, and

Less than a year after the mass uprising, the streets stained red again. On July 16, police shot dead Abu Sayed in Rangpur. That same day, Awami League and its allies launched a deadly attack on NCP leaders during their planned “March to Gopalganj.” Several central leaders

Leaders and activists of the banned Awami League, and its banned affiliated organisations, including Chhatra League, launched several attacks centering on the July march of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Gopalganj. Although the NCP managed to carry out its programme, incidents

Despite more than eleven months under the interim government, political parties have yet to reach an agreement on key reform proposals. Since March, the National Consensus Commission has held a series of meetings aimed at building consensus, but divisions among the political parties

Clean air and oxygen are essential for human survival. However, Dhaka—one of the most densely populated cities in the world—is currently facing severe air pollution and an oxygen deficit.  On one hand, widespread tree-cutting and relentless construction are underway

For nearly 30 years, Kanu Mia languished in prison—without trial or verdict—after being arrested for allegedly killing his mother in a mentally unstable state. Kanu Mia was arrested on charges of killing his own mother while suffering from severe mental illness. What

In 2018, facing widespread student protests demanding reform, the Awami League-led government conceded and effectively abolished the quota system for government recruitment. However, in June 2024, a High Court verdict overturned the previous decision, reinstating the quota policy. The

Two days prior to the brutal killing of scrap trader Lal Chand Sohag in front of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital, he was involved in a physical altercation with the suspects. The confrontation reportedly led to the planning of his murder. This information was confirmed

Abdullah, aged 13, wears tattered clothes and carries a white plastic sack slung over his back. He collects discarded plastic waste from the streets and stores it in the sack. Every day, he wakes up at 6:00 am and walks along the roadside next to open drains, searching for thrown-away

Amid widespread uncertainty surrounding the 13th national parliamentary elections, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin recently met with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus. Since then, the Election Commission (EC) has intensified its preparations. Key tasks such as amending

A scrap trader Lal Chand, also known as Sohag was brutally murdered near Dhaka’s Mitford Hospital on Wednesday (July 9), this incident has ignited across Bangladesh, followed by condemnation from political parties as well as people from all walks of society. However, in the midst

Although it may seem unbelievable that the climate change trust fund was used to build a park, that's exactly what the previous fascist government did in the Khulna region. The park was built in memory of Sheikh Hasina’s late younger brother, Sheikh Russel The 'Sheikh

The United States has imposed a 35% tariff on garments imported from Bangladesh, sparking fresh concerns across the latter's apparel industry. Combined with the previous 15% duty, the total tariff now stands at 50%. Industry leaders fear this steep rate will severely impact

“A storm rages inside my chest, I offer it—shoot!” — This was not just a slogan roared on the July 2024. It was the heartbeat of an entire movement that outstared Sheikh Hasina from power. On July 1, 2024, when students took to the streets demanding reform

The Ashura is a day of mourning for Muslims around the world. It is observed on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Ḥusayn (RA) and members of his family in the year 61 AH were martyred on the battlefield of Karbala, to uphold truth and justice. The harrowing story of

There is a huge debate going on about whether the next national parliamentary elections in Bangladesh will be held under the proportional representation system or the majority vote representation system. In this debate, the political parties demanding proportional representation have

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is set to expand its voter registration campaign to eight additional countries, including the United States, France, and Turkey, to provide National Identity Cards (NIDs) to expatriate Bangladeshis, officials said. The campaign, already active

The recent US-led military strikes on Iran have drawn widespread international condemnation, significantly damaging Washington’s credibility on the world stage. This move, according to analysts, could embolden powers like China and Russia, while further isolating the United States