Bangladesh is facing a historic measles outbreak with 424 deaths and 55,000 cases since mid-March. Experts blame a total failure of routine immunization and vaccine procurement systems.
Experts warn that South Asia faces a severe food crisis as energy disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz choke fertilizer production, threatening vital wheat and rice yields across the region.
A mother, Shaeida Begum, was beaten to death by a mob in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, while protecting her son. The political clash was reportedly sparked by a "haha" reaction on a Facebook post.
The father of Shariatpur Chhatra League leader Sajit Molla was seriously injured in an alleged machete attack. Supporters condemn the ambush as political retaliation targeting families.
Chhatra League leader Zakaria Hasan Jilhan was critically injured in a brutal machete attack in Sitakunda, Chattogram. The victim blamed a JCD joint secretary, while police launch a manhunt.