Hague, Netherlands — In a groundbreaking move, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has sought an arrest warrant for Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Acting President and Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar Defence Services, alleging his direct responsibility for crimes against humanity committed during a brutal crackdown on Rohingya population in 2017.  Charges stem from an extensive investigation…

Chittagong, Bangladesh — Tensions escalated in Bangladesh’s port city of Chittagong on Tuesday following the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, leading to violent clashes and the alleged murder of a lawyer, Saiful Islam Alif.  The incident has sparked nationwide concern, with the Chittagong Bar Association suspending court activities in protest. “Saiful Islam Alif…

Bangladesh’s interim government, under Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, is stepping up its examination of power sector agreements signed during the tenure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (2009-2024).  National Review Committee on Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources announced on Sunday that it had recommended the appointment of an internationally reputed legal and investigative agency to…

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…