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Bangladesh Women Rise up Against Increasing Incidents of Rape

Bangladesh Women Rise up Against Increasing Incidents of Rape

By Samata Biswas
The Muhammad Yunus government has failed miserably in checking incidents of rape and sexual violence against women.
Nahid Islam on Bangladesh’s New Youth-Led Political Party

Nahid Islam on Bangladesh’s New Youth-Led Political Party

By Saqlain Rizve
“We do not want the Awami League to participate in the elections.”

Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: March 2025 Update

Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: March 2025 Update

By ACLED Asia Pacific Team
An overview of conflict, from protests to military and militant violence, in the Asia-Pacific in February 2025.

UN Report Exposes Sheikh Hasina’s Commanding Role in Possible Crimes Against Humanity in Bangladesh

UN Report Exposes Sheikh Hasina’s Commanding Role in Possible Crimes Against Humanity in Bangladesh

By Mubashar Hasan
The report will undermine the former prime minister’s international legitimacy further and likely complicate India’s relationship with the Awami League.

Students Who Ousted Hasina Are Helping Lead Bangladesh, From the Streets to the Ministries

Students Who Ousted Hasina Are Helping Lead Bangladesh, From the Streets to the Ministries

By Krutika Pathi and Shonal Ganguly
While the students say they have the grit to get things done, there are concerns over their lack of political experience and the extent of their ambitions.
Is Anyone Buying the Bangladesh Government’s Narrative on the Protest?

Is Anyone Buying the Bangladesh Government’s Narrative on the Protest?

By Abu Jakir
It has blamed the opposition BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami for the recent protests, describing those who targeted the security forces as "terrorists" and not students.

Bangladesh Imposes Strict Curfew With ‘Shoot-On-Sight’ Order Following Deadly Protests

Bangladesh Imposes Strict Curfew With ‘Shoot-On-Sight’ Order Following Deadly Protests

By Julhas Alam and Sheikh Saaliq
Over 100 people have been killed in clashes between police and protesters, largely students demanding the end of Bangladesh's quota system for government jobs.
The Quota Reform Protest In Bangladesh Is Much More Than It Seems 

The Quota Reform Protest In Bangladesh Is Much More Than It Seems 

By Md Mizanur Rahman
Bangladesh’s leaders are right that the protest has morphed into a broader challenge. What they fail to see is that their own actions are responsible for that development.

Who Benefits From Street Politics in Bangladesh?

Who Benefits From Street Politics in Bangladesh?

By Mushfique Wadud
The BNP’s decision to go for all-out street protests could backfire.

Government-Opposition Confrontation Looms in Bangladesh

Government-Opposition Confrontation Looms in Bangladesh

By Shafi Md Mostofa
The ruling Awami League is concerned over the massive rally that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has planned at Dhaka on December 10.

Bangladesh’s Islamist Challenge Intensifies

Bangladesh’s Islamist Challenge Intensifies

By Subir Bhaumik
The violent anti-Modi protests were just the latest sign that the government's outreach to Islamist groups has backfired.
300 Activists Rally in Bangladesh to Denounce Writer’s Death in Prison

300 Activists Rally in Bangladesh to Denounce Writer’s Death in Prison

By Associated Press
Mushtaq Ahmed’s death has become a rallying point for renewed criticism of a controversial digital security law.

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