Bangladesh
Dhaka University Student Allegedly Beaten Over Facebook Post on March 7 Speech
DU student Rahid Khan Pavel was abducted and beaten for hours on Monday. Accused of ties to the banned Chhatra League after a March 7 post, he is now being treated at DMCH under police custody.
Bangladesh
US Embassy in Dhaka Issues Warning Over Misuse of Visitor Visas
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka warned on Monday that using B1/B2 visitor visas for international adoption is illegal and may be treated as visa fraud, violating both U.S. and Bangladeshi laws.
Bangladesh
Historic March 7 Observed Today in Bangladesh
March 7 remains a milestone in Bangladesh's history. Despite the cancellation of the official holiday in 2024, citizens and parties remember the 1971 speech that led to the nation's birth.
Bangladesh
Bangladeshi National Zobaidul Amin Brought to U.S. from Malaysia in Major Child Exploitation Case
28-year-old Zobaidul Amin was extradited from Malaysia to Alaska on March 4. Accused of using Instagram and Snapchat to exploit hundreds of children, he faces a 13-count federal indictment.
Bangladesh
Speakers Criticize Bangladesh Election at Paris Press Conference
In Paris, the South Asian Rights Initiative and Awami League leaders condemned the Feb 12 polls. They warned that excluding major parties threatens Bangladesh's democratic foundation and stability.