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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk speaking at an event, with a UN flag in the background.

“Warned Bangladesh Army, Saw Changes in Response”: UN Rights Chief

March 7, 2025

During the July Uprising, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned the Bangladesh Army that any involvement in the violence could lead to a ban from UN peacekeeping missions. Türk revealed this in a recent interview, saying that the warning played a role in shaping the military’s response. Speaking on BBC’s HARDtalk […]

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and international lawyer Toby Cadman discussed Bangladesh's potential ICC referral for July massacres.

Toby Cadman Calls On Bangladesh to Refer July Massacre Cases to ICC, Rename ICT

March 7, 2025

Toby Cadman, Special Adviser to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor, has called on the interim government to refer the July-August 2024 massacre cases to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. During a meeting yesterday (March 6) with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna, Cadman emphasized the […]

Niqab-Wearing Dhaka University Students to be Identified at Exam Centers by Female Staff

March 7, 2025

Dhaka University (DU) has decided that female students wearing the niqab or hijab will be identified at examination centers by female teachers and staff, ensuring proper verification while respecting their religious attire. The decision was made during a meeting of the university’s deans’ committee, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan, according to a press […]

Protesters from the banned group Hizb ut-Tahrir march with banners in Dhaka as police intervene.

Police Use Tear Gas, Batons to Disperse Hizb ut-Tahrir Procession in Dhaka

March 7, 2025

Police used batons, tear gas, and sound grenades to disperse a march organized by the banned group Hizb ut-Tahrir in Dhaka’s Baitul Mukarram area this afternoon. Several members of the outfit were detained at the scene, according to reports. Around 1,000 Hizb ut-Tahrir activists gathered for the demonstration, part of their “March for Khilafat” program, […]

Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025 rankings showing Bangladesh at 35th place with a score of 3.03.

Bangladesh Ranks Safer Than India, Pakistan, and US in Global Terrorism Index 2025

March 6, 2025

Bangladesh has outperformed Pakistan, India, and even the United States in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025, reflecting a continued improvement in the country’s security landscape. With a score of 3.03, Bangladesh now ranks 35th, moving up from its 32nd position in 2024. The latest GTI report, published by the Sydney-based Institute for Economics and […]

DMP Warns of Action Against Hizb ut-Tahrir Activities in Bangladesh

March 6, 2025

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a strict warning against any activities by Hizb ut-Tahrir, a banned organization, emphasizing that such actions are punishable under Bangladesh’s anti-terrorism laws. In a press release issued today, Deputy Commissioner (Media) Talebur Rahman reminded the public that the Bangladesh government officially banned Hizb ut-Tahrir on October 22, 2009, […]

NCP leader Nahid Islam speaking at a public gathering in Bangladesh.

Election Uncertain in 2025 Due to Unrest, NCP Leader Nahid says

March 6, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim government has struggled to fully restore public safety, making it difficult to hold a general election this year, according to Nahid Islam, head of the newly launched Jatiya Nagorik Party or National Citizen Party (NCP). “In the past seven months, we all expected the policing system, law and order to be restored through […]

bKash and Huawei representatives receive the GSMA GLOMO Award for Best FinTech Innovation at MWC Barcelona 2025.

bKash & Huawei Win GSMA GLOMO Award for Best FinTech Innovation at MWC Barcelona 2025

March 6, 2025

bKash and Huawei have been honored with the prestigious GSMA GLOMO Award for “Best FinTech Innovation” at MWC Barcelona 2025 for their groundbreaking digital loan solution. The award recognizes game-changing advancements in financial technology that enhance access to financial services for individuals and businesses. bKash and Huawei’s innovative “Pay Later” service has revolutionized microfinance in […]

US President Donald Trump’s upcoming travel ban could bar people from Afghanistan and Pakistan from entering United States of America.

Trump’s New Travel Ban May Block Afghans and Pakistanis from Entering US

March 6, 2025

US President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to impose a new travel ban that could bar people from Afghanistan and Pakistan from entering the United States as soon as next week, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The potential ban stems from a government review assessing security and vetting risks of foreign travelers. […]

Bangladesh Interim Government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus during an interview.

“They Have to Decide”: Chief Adviser on Awami League’s Election Future

March 6, 2025

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the country’s next general elections will take place between December 2025 and March 2026, depending on how quickly his interim government can implement necessary reforms. “If reforms can be done as quickly as we wish, then December would be the time that we would hold elections. If […]

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