Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Bangladesh’s government of weakening existing human rights protections through three laws approved by parliament in September, saying the measures roll back safeguards introduced during the interim administration. In a statement published on 23 September, the international rights organisation said the legislation could reduce the ability of state institutions to […]

A sharp increase in fuel prices is putting additional financial pressure on Bangladesh’s insurance sector, raising travelling costs for field agents while adding to the operating expenses of insurance companies. The increase has also prompted concern over whether insurers will be able to keep their management expenditure within the limits prescribed by law. The government […]

Crude oil prices fell again in global markets on Wednesday, as the resumption of Saudi Arabia’s oil shipments through a key pipeline and hopes of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran eased concerns over supply disruptions. At around 7:30am Bangladesh time on 23 September, Brent crude was down 7 cents, or 0.07 per […]

A 17-year-old girl who went missing from Maheshpur in Jhenaidah 18 months ago was allegedly killed following a dispute over marriage, police have said. Her body was later recovered from a secluded area in Pakshi, Ishwardi, but was buried as unidentified because authorities could not establish her identity at the time. The victim, identified as […]

Columbus Crew have dismissed reserve-team coach Federico Higuain following an incident involving a female referee during an MLS NEXT Pro match. Higuain was accused of refusing to release the official’s hand during a post-match handshake and telling her to “remember, this is a men’s game”. The Major League Soccer club announced his dismissal on Tuesday, […]

Kurigram is witnessing mounting frustration among farmers over the distribution of fertiliser, with repeated incidents of disorder, protests and confrontations reported across the district. Farmers say they are being forced to spend hours at dealers’ points without any guarantee of receiving the fertiliser they need. The situation has also exposed growing tensions between farmers, local […]

A depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining north-western Bay has intensified into a deep depression, leaving the sea rough near its centre and prompting authorities to maintain caution at Bangladesh’s four seaports. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department issued the update in its fourth special bulletin on the weather system. According to the bulletin, […]