A threat to a defense lawyer inside Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sparked outrage, raising concerns about coercion and declining judicial independence.
A viral video by poet Atandranū Ripa accusing constitutional adviser Ali Riaz of coercion, forced abortion, and threats has ignited national outrage and raised questions about abuse of power.
A massive fire swept through Dhaka’s Korail slum, destroying thousands of homes and displacing families as firefighters battled narrow lanes and heavy traffic to contain the blaze.
Prominent UK lawyers say Tulip Siddiq’s trial in Bangladesh is “contrived and unfair,” citing intimidation, lack of due process, and political motivation.
The arrest of Baul singer Abul Sarkar has sparked nationwide protests, with artists and academics warning that extremist violence is rising amid state inaction.
