Bank officer Shamim Sheikh was arrested despite no charges, allegedly targeted only for being related to a former minister. Critics warn Bangladesh is sliding into politically motivated detentions.
Curacao qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 0–0 draw with Jamaica, becoming the smallest nation by population ever to reach football’s biggest stage.
Fifteen-year-old Imran Hossain, a Class Eight student, was arrested under Bangladesh’s Special Powers and Anti-Terrorism laws, triggering outrage over violations of child protection laws.
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has reinstated the caretaker government system but ruled it won’t apply to the next election, leaving the Yunus-led interim regime in place amid constitutional controversy.
Bangladesh Bank will suspend five major services—including savings certificates—sparking public fear and raising concerns about worsening liquidity, eroding reserves, and declining financial stability.
