TIB condemned the arrest of Baul singer Abul Sarkar and a mob attack on his supporters, warning that rising cultural repression and state inaction threaten Bangladesh’s communal harmony and human rights.

Over 6,500 Bangladeshis sought asylum in the UK in 12 months as London considers tougher visa rules for countries failing to repatriate illegal migrants and offenders.

The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has ruled that the detention of writer and activist Shahriar Kabir was unlawful, politically motivated, and in violation of international human rights law.

Dhaka was struck by a second earthquake on Saturday evening, hours after an earlier tremor. BMD later updated the magnitude to 4.3, while USGS and EMSC reported differing epicenter details.

Journalist Mijanur Rahman Sohel says DB detained him for 10+ hours to block an anti-NEIR press conference, claiming business syndicate interests influenced the order.