Miscellaneous

Former Bangladesh Chhatra League leader Washiqur Rahman Babu died after collapsing at Kashimpur Central Jail while being transferred to police custody, officials said.

Robots joined human dancers on stage at a concert in China’s Chengdu, showcasing rapid advances in robotics and sparking debate over AI’s role in entertainment.

Rights groups warn that Bangladesh’s Anti-Terrorism Act is increasingly being used against journalists, raising fears of shrinking press freedom and democratic space.

The Awami League has condemned the death of Wasikur Rahman Babu in custody at Kashimpur Jail, alleging a wider pattern of custodial killings under the interim government.

A France-based rights group says coordinated extremist attacks on media, minorities, and cultural sites show a grave breakdown of security and accountability in Bangladesh.