Politics
Khatib Mufti Mohammad Mohibullah Allegedly Stages Own Abduction, Blames ISKCON, Sparks Anti-ISKCON Campaign
The Gazipur Metropolitan Police revealed that the reported kidnapping of Mufti Mohammad Mohibullah Miyaji, Khatib of the T&T Colony Jame Mosque in Tongi, was fabricated. Khatib had allegedly staged the abduction himself, including chaining his own leg.
- H Sarker
- 29 Oct, 2025
Yunus Sparks Fresh Diplomatic Crisis: Gift to Pakistani General Carries Map Portraying India's Northeast as Part of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus's gift of a book with a 'Greater Bangladesh' map to a Pakistan General sparks a major row, drawing outrage in India over claims to Northeast regions.
- H Sarker
- 29 Oct, 2025
Bangladesh Tribunal Jails 15 Serving Army Officers in Landmark Case Over Enforced Disappearances and Murders; Orders Arrest of Fugitive Ex-PM Hasina
Bangladesh's special tribunal sent 15 serving army officers to jail for enforced disappearances, murders, and torture under the former Hasina regime. The court also ordered the arrest of "fugitive" former PM Sheikh Hasina.
- H Sarker
- 24 Oct, 2025
Anti-India Sentiment Rises in Bangladesh Despite Crisis Aid; Diplomacy Faces Critical Test Amid Misinformation
India's goodwill gestures in Bangladesh are being undermined by deliberate anti-India narratives, government blame, and apathy (e.g.vandalism of ambulances, ignored medical aid). Weak diplomacy allows anti-India sentiment,especially among youth to thrive.
- H Sarker
- 23 Oct, 2025
Bangladesh Ministry of Youth and Sports' announcement of National Youth Self-Defense Training Program for 8,850 Young Men and Women sparks National Concern
The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bangladesh launches a nationwide self-defense training program for 8,850 youths aged 18–35 at seven BKSP centers, covering karate, judo, taekwondo, and firearms handling to promote discipline and national preparedness.
- H Sarker
- 22 Oct, 2025
417 Lives Lost in 446 Road Accidents in September: Road Safety Foundation Report
The Road Safety Foundation reported 417 deaths and 682 injuries in 446 road crashes across Bangladesh in September 2025. Motorcycles accounted for over one-third of all fatalities, with pedestrians and drivers also among the major victims.
- H Sarker
- 15 Oct, 2025
Religion Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain: “I Don’t Need Any Safe Exit”
Religion Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain said he needs no safe exit as he never stole state assets or aided corruption. He aims to ensure peaceful power transfer and extend Hajj registration through talks with Saudi authorities.
- H Sarker
- 13 Oct, 2025
No Need for Safe Exit for Advisors, the Nation Needs One: Asif Nazrul
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul stated that none of the government advisers need a “safe exit,” but the nation itself does — from decades of misrule, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings. He emphasized that good laws alone cannot reform the system.
- H Sarker
- 11 Oct, 2025
BNP in Barishal Torn Apart by Nomination Conflicts — Internal Clashes Deepen Across Constituencies
BNP in Barishal faces deep internal divisions over election nominations. Rival factions, personal loyalties, and local power struggles have led to boycotts, groupings, and public disputes, threatening unity ahead of the upcoming national polls.
- H Sarker
- 10 Oct, 2025
Democracy Platform Announces Candidates in 138 Constituencies Ahead of 13th National Election
The Democracy Platform, a coalition of six progressive parties, has announced candidates for 138 constituencies as part of its plan to contest all 300 seats in Bangladesh’s 13th National Election, signaling intensified opposition unity and coordination.
- H Sarker
- 09 Oct, 2025
