Bank officer Shamim Sheikh was arrested despite no charges, allegedly targeted only for being related to a former minister. Critics warn Bangladesh is sliding into politically motivated detentions.

Fifteen-year-old Imran Hossain, a Class Eight student, was arrested under Bangladesh’s Special Powers and Anti-Terrorism laws, triggering outrage over violations of child protection laws.

Bangladesh Bank will suspend five major services—including savings certificates—sparking public fear and raising concerns about worsening liquidity, eroding reserves, and declining financial stability.

Murad Hossain, a freedom fighter and Ward-12 AL president, died in Kashimpur Jail. His party claims he was denied treatment and falsely implicated by the interim government.

The arrest of Dr. Tito from BSMMU without a filed case has triggered outrage among doctors, who say Bangladesh faces a growing climate of fear, political vendetta, and bypassing of legal procedure.