Dhaka, May 2 (IANS) Bangladesh is currently grappling with a severe measles epidemic with over 32,000 suspected cases and more than 250 deaths, mostly young children, having been recorded since mid-March. The outbreak has triggered chaotic scenes in hospitals across the country, with Dhaka’s Infectious Disease Hospital overwhelmed by children last month — some gasping for breath and others lying motionless — while bed shortages forced many to be treated on the floor, a report highlighted o…
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Dhaka, May 1 (IANS) Marking International Labour Day on Friday, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed grave concern, stating that the progress achieved in the country’s industrial and agricultural sectors over the last one and a half decades has faced setbacks since August 5, 2024. Hasina alleged that the “retaliatory actions” of the previous interim government led by Muhammad Yunus resulted in the closure of thousands of factories, including the garment sector, while 2.1 mi…
New York, April 24 (IANS) US advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) strongly condemned the arrest of at least four individuals in Bangladesh for posting social media content allegedly critical of the ruling government, describing the move as an alarming continuation of the repressive practices from the previous Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. Expressing concern, the HRW stated that the Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government should uphold its promises on freedom …
Dhaka, April 23 (IANS) As public concerns over law and order intensify, Bangladesh is witnessing an alarming surge in violent crime, with murders increasing by 14 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, local media reported citing police data. According to an editorial in leading Bangladeshi daily Dhaka Tribune, the recent stabbing of a doctor in the capital’s Mohakhali area on Monday afternoon is just one among a series of such incidents reflecting a risin…
Dhaka, April 21 (IANS) The ban on the Awami League party enacted through the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill in Bangladesh’s Parliament not only targets the party but also sidelines its supporters, potentially deepening political instability and undermining public confidence in the democratic system. According to a recent report in ‘The Diplomat’, if the practice of banning political parties becomes entrenched, it could set a precedent where any party may face a similar fate in the future.Althou…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Even before the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) assumed power in February, it looked like the July Charter and the United States trade treaty signed under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government would pose a challenge in the coming days. Now, while the Charter is being invoked by Opposition parties as a binding roadmap for democratic reforms, the trade treaty has sparked fierce domestic protests, with critics branding it “unequal” and “anti-national”. T…
Dhaka, April 13 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed rising violence against women and children with little sign of improvement despite the presence of stringent legislation such as the ‘Women and Children Repression Prevention Ordinance’, the Awami League highlighted on Monday citing various critics. According to the party, critics noted that a total of 776 rape cases were reported in the 13 months leading up to February 2026, raising serious concerns about public safety.The figures, it said, come d…
Dhaka, April 11 (IANS) Several left-wing organisations in Bangladesh condemned the trade agreement with the United States, terming it “unequal and anti-national” and demanding its immediate cancellation, local media reported on Saturday. The deal was signed on February 9, three days before the national elections during the tenure of the previous Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, sparking severe outrage.The left organisations, including Bangladesh Chhatra Union, Bangladesh Jubo Union, and Ba…
Paris, April 10 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Friday strongly condemned the passage of the ‘July Mass Uprising (Protection and Liability Determination) Bill, 2026’ in Bangladesh’s Parliament, which grants immunity from all forms of civil and criminal liabilities for acts committed by participants during the July–August 2024 demonstrations. Justice Makers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) said that the bill passed on April 8 converts an ordinance issued by the former M…
Dhaka, April 10 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League expressed serious concerns over actions of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government , warning that the continuation of policies initiated under former Muhammad Yunus led interim government pose a grave threat to the country’s democratic culture and a healthy political environment.The Awami League sharply criticised the recent ban on the party through a bill in the parliament, which stems from an ordinance promulgated in 2025 duri…