Bangladesh’s BNP government plans to formalize the Awami League ban, raising concerns over democracy, political exclusion, and future electoral legitimacy.
A 35-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob in Dhaka, as rights groups report a sharp nationwide rise in lynching incidents and warn of systemic failures.
Extortion rose by up to 50% after the 2024 political upheaval, DCCI says, warning that corruption and weak law enforcement threaten jobs and economic recovery.