In Paris, the South Asian Rights Initiative and Awami League leaders condemned the Feb 12 polls. They warned that excluding major parties threatens Bangladesh's democratic foundation and stability.
A 75-year-old woman in Jashore has had her leg tendon severed by attackers targeting her son’s political ties. Local community leaders have condemned the "cowardly" act as a human rights violation.
9,000 Americans have fled the Mideast as U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran enter their second week. Rubio confirmed a drone hit the Dubai consulate, while Trump warns the window for talks is closed.
Two Bangladeshis have been killed in UAE and Bahrain as the Mid-East war intensifies. With 150 flights cancelled, thousands of workers are stranded in Dhaka, fearing job loss and visa expiry.
The High Court issued a rule questioning the July Charter and Referendum Ordinance. Petitioners argue the Constitution lacks provisions for referendums or the Reform Council created by Yunus’s gov't.
