Assistant teacher Fatema Akhter has died after falling ill from a stun grenade blast during a teachers’ protest in Dhaka, sparking calls for accountability.
Bangladesh faces factory shutdowns, shrinking credit, falling exports, and rising political tensions as economists warn recovery is impossible without stability.
The UK plans major immigration reforms, including temporary refugee status and stricter settlement rules, as Labour responds to pressure over illegal migration.
Awami League activists blocked the Dhaka–Barishal highway in Madaripur ahead of the Sheikh Hasina verdict, stranding hundreds of vehicles during a nationwide shutdown.