Bangladesh has fallen to 95th place in the Henley Passport Index 2026, with access to just 37 destinations, as political instability and visa curbs erode mobility.
Bangladesh's power sector faces a historic financial collapse with losses reaching Tk 77,000 crore in FY 2024-25. Rising IPP costs and subsidy mismanagement pose a severe risk to the economy.
A Hindu sweetshop owner was killed in Gazipur after a communal dispute. The attack on Liton Chandra Ghosh has raised urgent concerns regarding the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh.
A.R. Rahman’s suggestion that communal factors may explain his reduced Bollywood presence has drawn pushback from leading figures in India’s music industry.
British MP Bob Blackman has warned in Parliament that banning the Awami League and rising attacks on minorities threaten Bangladesh’s election credibility and human rights.