India’s S. Jaishankar says Sheikh Hasina’s stay depends on the circumstances of her arrival, stressing the need for a credible democratic process in Bangladesh.

EU officials in Brussels expressed deep concern over Bangladesh’s human rights situation as the Hand in Hand Foundation disputed a recent UN report and called for stronger protections.

A Hand in Hand Foundation delegation met MEP Ondřej Dostál to raise concerns over Bangladesh’s interim government, human rights abuses, rising extremism, and threats facing minority communities.

Bangladesh’s apparel exports grew only 0.09% in July–November 2025, with knitwear earnings falling as global recession, inflation, and new U.S. tariffs weaken demand.

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Shibpur in Narsingdi, shaking Dhaka and nearby districts early Thursday. No casualties were reported, though experts warn aftershocks may continue.