Bangladesh

Diaspora journalists rally in New York demanding release of detained reporters in Bangladesh and withdrawal of alleged false cases amid growing press freedom concerns.

Bangladesh's April exports hit $4 billion, up 33%, but cumulative July–April earnings are down 2%. Industry leaders cite holiday backlogs and weak global demand as key risks for a sustained recovery.

On World Press Freedom Day, Bangladesh faces criticism as five journalists remain jailed for over 600 days without charges, raising alarms over due process and the suppression of dissent.

Over 100 Dhaka journalists formed a human chain at the Supreme Court to protest courtroom bans. The SRF argues that the restrictions violate Article 39 of the Constitution and judicial transparency.

Kuwaiti police arrested three Bangladeshi nationals for robbing bus passengers in Farwaniya. Following a transport inspector's complaint, authorities recovered 333 Dinars from the suspects.