Opposition leaders and rights activists allege nearly 6,000 enforced disappearances during Bangladesh’s interim rule, raising serious questions about accountability and state silence.
President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to bypass California permitting rules to speed up rebuilding in Los Angeles after last year’s devastating wildfires.
India has withdrawn its transshipment facility for Bangladesh, ending access to Indian ports and routes for third-country exports and raising costs for Bangladeshi exporters.
Bangladesh has lost 1.2 million jobs due to contractionary monetary policy, business leaders say, warning another 1.2 million could disappear within six months.
A national committee formed by Bangladesh’s interim government has cleared Sheikh Hasina of corruption allegations, finding no illegal financial transactions linked to power sector projects.
