Bangladesh

Bangladesh has again ranked among the top five asylum-seeking countries in the UK, as Home Office figures show record applications and rising concern over visa switching.

Sheikh Hasina has accused Muhammad Yunus’s interim administration of persecuting religious minorities, citing lynchings and a breakdown of law and order amid rising political tension.

India has warned that violence against minorities in Bangladesh cannot be ignored, as security fears and election disputes strain bilateral ties.

India has expressed concern over the killing of a Hindu man in Rajbari, urging accountability, as Bangladesh’s interim government rejects claims of communal violence.

Sheikh Hasina has called on Awami League leaders and activists to unite and take to the streets, warning that those responsible for repression will be held accountable.