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Bangladesh
Awami League Defies Ban with Anniversary Programs as Police Brace
The Awami League plans anniversary programs despite a ban as police go on alert nationwide, highlighting growing tensions over political rights and public order.
Bangladesh
Pakistan Eyes Bay of Bengal Return with Hangor Submarine
Pakistan's new Hangor-class submarine signals ambitions beyond the Arabian Sea as closer Bangladesh-Pakistan ties reshape regional security dynamics.
Economy
Bangladesh-Linked Swiss Bank Funds Jump 41% to Near Record High
Bangladesh-linked deposits in Swiss banks rose 41% in 2025 to CHF 834.2 million, the second-highest level on record, while the country remains outside the global automatic financial information-sharing system.
Bangladesh
Politically Motivated Purge Targets Academics at JU
Following the 2024 political shift, Jahangirnagar University’s Syndicate enforces severe administrative penalties on 19 faculty members, sparking alarms over a politically driven institutional purge.
Bangladesh
River Dredging Threatens Government Housing for Bangladesh’s Homeless
A massive river dredging project in Khulna's Dumuria has caused severe structural damage to several Ashrayan Project housing units. Piled soil and deep excavation along the Bhadra River have left over 100 vulnerable families facing imminent risk of erosion.
