Former Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen has written to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, urging action to prevent an “exclusive and illegitimate” election in Bangladesh, warning it could repeat the chaos of 1996.
British lawmaker Lord Carlile calls on Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure free, fair elections and uphold human rights amid ongoing political turmoil.
Bangladesh Customs has seized nearly 25 tons of banned poppy seeds hidden in bird feed containers imported from Pakistan, marking one of the country’s biggest smuggling busts.
An IRI assessment warns Bangladesh’s 2026 vote must be inclusive, transparent, and civilian-led—turning ambitious reforms into enforceable rules and restoring broad democratic participation.
Adani Power has turned to international arbitration over payment issues with Bangladesh, aiming to resolve disagreements under a 2017 electricity supply agreement.
