61 Die in Custody at Bangladesh Prisons in First Half of 2026: ASK
Human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) compiled data showing 61 custodial deaths across Bangladesh prisons from January to June 2026, highlighting a high percentage of undertrial fatalities.
International
Three Oil Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Within 24 Hours, Tensions Escalate
The Strait of Hormuz faced a rapid escalation in maritime conflict as three commercial tankers were struck by missiles and drones within 24 hours, drawing a sharp condemnation from Qatar.
International
Japan, China Coast Guards Face Off Near Disputed East China Sea Islands
The coast guards of Japan and China faced off in the East China Sea on Tuesday, exchanging sharp claims over an encounter involving the Japanese fishing vessel Zuiho Maru.
International
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 3,500 as Health Crisis Looms
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UN Cuts Food Aid to Rohingya Refugees in Half Due to Funding Crisis
The United Nations will be forced to cut the allocated food aid for nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, by half....
Bangladesh
Women Unsafe Under Yunus’ Rule as Islamist Pressure Secures Bail for Eve-Teaser
Following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus took charge of Bangladesh, acting as a puppet of the deep state....
Bangladesh
Awami League Rejects UN Human Rights Report, Calls for Independent Inquiry into Bangladesh Violence
The report published this month by the UN’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) confirms that Bangladesh is at a critical...
