Dhaka, Bangladesh — The bustling capital of Bangladesh has transformed into an unexpected canvas of political expression. Dhaka’s streets, once drab with unremarkable concrete, now burst with vivid murals celebrating the student-led movement that ousted long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed in August. Caricatures depict Hasina as a devilish figure, while slogans champion youth as…

Dhaka, Bangladesh — In the wake of Sheikh Hasina’s abrupt departure from power and subsequent exile in August, Bangladesh finds itself embroiled in a scandal of unprecedented proportions. Accusations of widespread corruption under her administration have come to light, including a staggering claim that $17 billion was siphoned from the country’s banking sector during her…

International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka has granted investigators a one-month deadline to complete a probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her associates, who face charges of crimes against humanity following a deadly mass uprising earlier this year.  Judge Golam Mortuza Majumdar, leading a three-member tribunal, set December 17 as the final date for…

Dhaka, November 19, 2024 — Bangladesh is grappling with one of its worst dengue outbreaks in history, with at least 407 deaths and 78,595 hospital admissions reported so far this year, according to official data. Health authorities are treating 4,173 patients, with 1,835 in the capital Dhaka, and 2,338 elsewhere across the country.  The unrelenting…

Dhaka, November 19, 2024—Interim leader Muhammad Yunus marked 100 days in office with a televised address, appealing to the nation for patience as his administration works to implement sweeping electoral and institutional reforms. The Nobel laureate, tasked with leading Bangladesh’s transitional government after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in August, pledged to deliver…

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has called for a radical shift in approach to global climate talks, urging wealthier nations to cease negotiations and instead take immediate responsibility for ir role in the climate crisis. Speaking from Baku, Azerbaijan, Yunus framed the issue as a matter of justice, emphasizing that the country most…

In a historic move, a special tribunal in Bangladesh has formally requested Interpol to issue a red notice for the arrest of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following her departure from the country amid allegations of responsibility for hundreds of protester deaths. This development comes three months after a mass uprising against Hasina’s government, which…

Dhaka, November 12, 2024 — Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is facing increasing challenges as large-scale protests from various social sectors, particularly among rural electrification workers and garment employees, gain momentum. This backlash comes amid concerns within the government over the potential resurgence of influence from the recently ousted Awami League…

Amid mounting debts to Indian energy companies, Bangladesh faces increasing pressure to clear overdue payments to Adani Power and suppliers, fueling tensions as Dhaka grapples with its tight foreign reserve situation. In a recent move,  Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) issued a $173 million Letter of Credit (LC) to Adani Power, responding to the company’s…

In a significant move to address ongoing issues in migrant labor recruitment, Bangladeshi authorities have formally requested Malaysia to arrest and extradite two businessmen implicated in alleged money laundering, extortion, and trafficking of Bangladeshi migrant workers. Two men, Aminul Islam, and Ruhul Amin, are accused of orchestrating a system that exploited Bangladeshi workers heading to…

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Indian conglomerate Adani Group, owned by billionaire Gautam Adani, has begun reducing electricity supplies to Bangladesh and is threatening to cut off power exports completely unless overdue payments are addressed. This pressure on Bangladesh’s power sector comes at a critical moment, as the interim government grapples with economic uncertainty and increased energy…

In a year marked by social and political unrest, students in Bangladesh and the United States have taken to the streets, advocating for justice, equity, and freedom to express our beliefs. Despite vast cultural and political differences, these movements share a common thread: the demand for accountability and the courage to stand against authoritarianism and…

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Nobel laureate and Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus sharply criticized the recently ousted Awami League (AL) on Tuesday, accusing the party of having “all characteristics of fascism” and indicating it has “no place” in the country’s politics in immediate future. Yunus, 84, made the remarks in an interview with  Financial Times following…