Bangladesh police have recommended dropping a murder case against Sheikh Hasina and 84 others. Investigators found that the plaintiff was paid to file a fake case regarding a non-existent wife.
A human chain at Dhanmondi 27 called for legal action against Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and the former health adviser, citing child deaths due to a severe vaccine shortage in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s garment exports fell to $31.72 billion in early FY 2025-26, with a sharp 4.38% drop in the EU market. Industry leaders cite energy gaps and inflation as primary hurdles.
Journalist Shoaib Choudhury alleges China may refuse to fund the Teesta project unless Bangladesh reduces its strategic dependency on the United States and balances its global ties.
Bangladesh secured a 104-run win over Pakistan in the first Test. Nahid Rana’s five wickets and Captain Shanto’s clinical batting proved decisive as Pakistan collapsed for 163 in the final innings.