The UK has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Bangladesh, warning of political violence and possible extremist attacks ahead of the February national election.
Opposition leaders and rights activists allege nearly 6,000 enforced disappearances during Bangladesh’s interim rule, raising serious questions about accountability and state silence.
Bangladesh has lost 1.2 million jobs due to contractionary monetary policy, business leaders say, warning another 1.2 million could disappear within six months.
More than 327 garment factories have shut in Gazipur and Savar in 18 months, leaving over 150,000 workers unemployed amid falling exports, rising costs and political instability.
The Bangladesh Awami League has condemned death sentences against three senior police officers by the International Crimes Tribunal, calling the verdict unconstitutional and politically driven.