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700 Fugitives Still at Large as “July Case” Packs Bangladesh’s Prisons
About 700 fugitives remain free after the 2024 prison assaults, even as the interim regime jails students, workers, and Awami League supporters under the sweeping “July Case.”
Bangladesh
Engineers’ students block Shahbagh over grades, title and accreditation
Engineering students blocked Shahbagh to demand competitive Grade-9 entry, open Grade-10 exams, and enforcement of title and accreditation rules; police reported severe congestion.
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Meat-Eating Parasite Detected in Humans in the US
A rare parasite, the New World Screwworm, has been confirmed in Maryland, with reports of livestock infections in Texas raising fears of a nationwide outbreak.
Bangladesh
Child Rape Cases in Bangladesh Surge 75% in Seven Months
Bangladesh saw a 75% surge in child rape cases in Jan–Jul 2025, with weak enforcement, stigma, and instability fueling impunity, according to ASK and rights groups.
Bangladesh
U.S. Assistance for Rohingyas in Bangladesh Drops to Less Than Half
U.S. aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has fallen by over half, threatening food supplies, education, and health services, as NGOs warn of rising unrest.
