Bangladesh recorded 1,102 kidnappings in 2025, a 72% rise from the previous year, as murders and shootings fuel public anxiety over security and election-time stability.
January 10, 1972 marked Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s return to independent Bangladesh, completing the nation’s victory and giving true meaning to freedom.
Allegations say Bangladesh’s interim government ordered officials to secure a “Yes Vote,” raising concerns over misuse of state machinery and election law violations.
Bangladesh faces mounting allegations of political persecution, mob violence, and radicalization as critics warn a disputed election and impunity threaten democracy and stability.
Protesters in Iran have torn down a statue of Qassem Soleimani as nationwide demonstrations intensify, despite internet blackouts and heightened security measures.
