A Dhaka seminar led by retired officers and sponsored by Face the People has raised alarms over attempts to legitimize military influence in Bangladesh’s politics.
Bangladesh saw a 75% surge in child rape cases in Jan–Jul 2025, with weak enforcement, stigma, and instability fueling impunity, according to ASK and rights groups.
Police in Dhaka detained three Awami League activists, including a disabled man, for chanting “Joy Bangla,” sparking condemnation amid Yunus-led government crackdown.
U.S. aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has fallen by over half, threatening food supplies, education, and health services, as NGOs warn of rising unrest.
