March 7 remains a milestone in Bangladesh's history. Despite the cancellation of the official holiday in 2024, citizens and parties remember the 1971 speech that led to the nation's birth.
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.
