Bangladesh Breaking News

Dhaka, Bangladesh — In a dramatic turn of events, the long-standing regime of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ended end, thanks to unprecedented student-led protests that have reshaped the political landscape of Bangladesh. Hasina, who had held power since 2009, faced intense opposition from Gen-Z activists demanding democratic reforms.  protests, however, were met with severe crackdowns […]

Dhaka, Bangladesh — In an exclusive interview with BBC, Dr. Ahsan H Mansur, newly appointed Governor of Bangladesh Bank, revealed plans to raise the country’s interest rates from 8.5% to 9% in coming days, with further increases anticipated to reach 10% or more. This move is part of a broader strategy to tackle soaring inflation

Feni, Bangladesh — The city of Feni, located in southeastern Bangladesh, is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis following severe flooding that has submerged large areas since Wednesday night. This disaster, described as one of the worst in the region’s history, has affected nearly 5 million people across 11 districts.   Flood Impact and Response  floodwaters,

Feni, August 2024 – In a recent interview with Daily Star, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, discussed unprecedented flooding in Feni and challenges faced by rescue teams in the region.  floods, described as the worst in living memory for the area, have overwhelmed both governmental and non-governmental

Dhaka, August 2024 – Shakib Al Hasan, one of Bangladesh’s most celebrated cricketers and a recently ousted lawmaker made a dramatic return to the field on Wednesday, just weeks after mass anti-government protests toppled his party from power.  Cleared by the country’s newly installed interim government, Shakib is set to face Pakistan in a crucial

Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, found herself in a precarious situation after her diplomatic passport was revoked by the interim government. Hasina, who fled to India following a student-led uprising on August 5, has now spent 18 days in the country, raising questions about her future and potential extradition.  Diplomatic Passport Revocation

Dhaka, August 2024 — the collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s government earlier this month has triggered a surge in violence against religious minorities across Bangladesh. Reports from minority communities, including Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and the Ahmadiya Muslim sect, depict a harrowing landscape of persecution, with homes, businesses, and places of worship being systematically targeted by mobs.

Debunking “Hindu Genocide” Claims Amidst Bangladesh’s Crisis  In recent weeks, as Bangladesh has been thrust into the global spotlight following the sudden fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, disturbing videos and claims have surfaced online, alleging a widespread “Hindu genocide” perpetrated amidst the chaos. se disturbing visuals, featuring burning buildings and distressed individuals, have been

Dhaka, Bangladesh – In wake of a tumultuous political landscape, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh, has emerged as a hero and savior for many citizens, gaining widespread support for his decisive role in protecting nation from escalating violence and political unrest under regime of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.   political turmoil, sparked

Dhaka, Bangladesh — In a stunning turn of events, Bangladesh’s long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been ousted by a youth-led uprising, propelling student leaders from streets to halls of power.  extraordinary political upheaval has seen two student protest leaders, Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud, appointed as cabinet ministers in an interim government that now