Miscellaneous

Banned BCL leader Nasir Morol led a surprise rally of 150-200 people in Gazipur, declaring "only one law will prevail." Local police are currently reviewing the viral video footage.

A minority rights organization says blasphemy allegations are increasingly being used against religious minorities in Bangladesh, citing 17 documented cases during the first six months of 2026.

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed India is monitoring Bangladesh's discussions with China over potential J-10CE fighter jet purchases, the Teesta project, and the CMBC economic corridor.

Police freed Jubo League leader Ripon Sarkar after villagers protested his arrest in Bhangura, Pabna, saying no evidence linked him to sabotage.

Factory closures in Gazipur expose a deeper national crisis in Bangladesh’s garment-led export economy, raising fears over jobs, investment and competitiveness.