The European Union (EU) has taken a concerning stance on Bangladesh’s reform process and elections, and that may bring ill consequences for …
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Revisiting Shapla Chattar—Propaganda, Politics, and the Truth Behind the Myth
On 5 May 2013, the heart of Dhaka’s financial district—Shapla Chattar—was engulfed in chaos. Hefazat-e-Islam’s mass rally spiraled into violent clashes with …
Terrorism, Communal Violence Drive US to Reissue Severe Travel Advisory for Bangladesh
The United States has raised alarms about the deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh, issuing a renewed travel advisory on April 18. The …
U.S. Expresses Concern Over Extremism in Bangladesh, Pledges Continued Engagement with Interim Government
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. government has expressed growing concern over recent reports highlighting the rise of Islamic extremism in Bangladesh, particularly …
Urgent Appeal Concerning Systematic Repression of Students in Bangladesh
In the wake of the July–August 2024 unrest in Bangladesh, a profoundly troubling pattern of state-facilitated repression has come to light. Across …
Are Farzana Rupa, Shakil Ahmed, and Other Seasoned Journalists’ Cases Finally Getting Congressional Attention?
In a significant development for press freedom and human rights advocacy, the cases of Bangladeshi journalists Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed have …
Once considered a model of tolerance and multiculturalism, Bangladesh is now witnessing a sharp rise in Islamist extremism. Taking advantage of political …
US Calls on Bangladesh to Uphold Human Rights Amid Rising Extremist Threats
The United States has called on Bangladesh to adhere to international human rights standards and ensure fairness for its citizens, as the …
Bangladesh’s Media Crisis Deepens as Radical Forces and State Repression Take Hold
In the wake of rising attacks on journalists, human rights defenders, and activists, international human rights organizations have issued a joint statement …
Washington Flags Religious Persecution, Terror Concerns in Bangladesh
The United States has raised fresh concerns over Bangladesh’s escalating religious violence and the growing influence of Islamist extremism. US Director of …