Bangladesh
Energy Crisis Hits Garment Sector, Production Capacity Drops by 50%
Bangladesh's RMG sector faces a 50% production drop due to energy shortages. Experts at a DCCI roundtable urge immediate gas exploration and renewable energy reforms to secure the nation's economy.
Bangladesh
Dhaka Bar Election Faces Allegations of Obstruction Against Independent Candidates
Tensions rise at the Dhaka Bar as independent candidates claim systematic hurdles are being used to ensure a one-sided election following the absence of Awami League rivals.
International
Bangladesh Chhatra League Rejects ‘Abu Sayeed Murder Case’ Judgment
The Bangladesh Chhatra League has sparked controversy by outright rejecting the Abu Sayeed murder verdict, claiming the trial was a "populist" exercise designed to establish a political narrative.
Bangladesh
Statement by 501 Engineers Protesting the Ban on Awami League
A coalition of 501 engineers has demanded the immediate withdrawal of the ban on the Awami League, warning that the move risks pushing Bangladesh into a deep and uncertain political crisis.
Bangladesh
Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Sent to Jail; Falls on Court Stairs Amid Chaos
Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana has ordered former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury to jail. The hearing, linked to a July 2024 protest case, ended in chaos as the accused fell while being escorted.