Bangladesh saw a sharp rise in mob violence, custodial deaths, and political killings in 2025, according to a new human rights report warning of deepening lawlessness and impunity.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister and BNP chair, has died in Dhaka at 79 after prolonged illness, ending a defining era in the nation’s democratic politics.
Multiple political parties have withdrawn from Bangladesh’s upcoming election, citing lack of a level playing field and unresolved legal cases, raising questions over the credibility of the vote.
An Indian media report alleges Pakistan’s ISI is pursuing a covert plan to destabilize Bangladesh and use its territory for regional militant operations.
