Bangladesh

Abdur Rahman Shamim alias Shamim al-Jahangir was beaten to death in front of police. In a democracy, that is not just murder. It is...

April 17, 2026, marks the 55th anniversary of the historic oath-taking of Bangladesh’s first government in Mujibnagar. While official state ceremonies were scaled back this year, the nation continues to remember the strategic and diplomatic foundation laid by leaders like Tajuddin Ahmad and Syed Nazrul Islam in the 1971 mango grove.

The Mymensingh District Bar Association election has descended into turmoil after several candidates were disqualified following nomination submission. Citing the "national political situation," the election commission’s move has sparked protests and threats of legal action from lawyers decrying a loss of democratic space.

Bangladesh’s power grid is on the brink as electricity supply has plummeted to nearly 50% of national demand. From Chattogram to Rangpur, residents are facing unprecedented load shedding due to the Middle East conflict's impact on fuel prices and local generation capacity.

A coalition of 11 political parties has launched a second phase of nationwide programs, demanding the government honor what they call the "people's referendum verdict." The movement includes a major rally in the capital this Saturday, followed by divisional and district-level protests throughout May.