Human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) warns Bangladesh's child protection system is in a severe crisis, reporting 118 child rapes and 17 killings between January and May.
A massive civil society protest under the banner "Justice for Ramisa" took place at Shahbagh to condemn the tragic rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl and demand strict speedy trials.
The Bangabandhu International Book Fair successfully concluded in New York. The event honored academic Dr. Sezan Mahmud and brought together diaspora communities to celebrate secular values.
Bangladesh has missed its scheduled nationwide measles vaccination campaign due to depleted vaccine stockpiles and thousands of vacant healthcare posts during the 2024–2026 transition period.
Bangladesh is facing a historic measles outbreak with 424 deaths and 55,000 cases since mid-March. Experts blame a total failure of routine immunization and vaccine procurement systems.
