Bangladesh has again ranked among the top five asylum-seeking countries in the UK, as Home Office figures show record applications and rising concern over visa switching.
Sheikh Hasina has called on Awami League leaders and activists to unite and take to the streets, warning that those responsible for repression will be held accountable.
Bangladesh’s interim government is facing mounting criticism after nearly 8,600 people were arrested in 24 hours under “Operation Devil Hunt,” raising alarm over due process and human rights.
Bangladesh has arrested Ataur Rahman Bikrampuri, a cleric linked to Al-Qaeda-inspired networks, marking a sharp shift toward zero tolerance on extremism.