Category: South Asia

Impact of US Migration Policy on the Bangladeshi Diaspora Impact of US Migration Policy on the Bangladeshi Diaspora

Impact of US Migration Policy on the Bangladeshi Diaspora

The American dream has taken an agonising turn for thousands of Bangladeshi families as the indefinite suspension of US immigrant visa processing in Dhaka casts a shadow of profound uncertainty. For many, the aspiration of reuniting with loved ones—an odyssey often spanning decades—has been stalled, leaving life-altering plans in a state of suspended animation and […]
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From Chief Heat Officer to the Hot Seat Bushra Interrogated From Chief Heat Officer to the Hot Seat: Bushra Interrogated

From Chief Heat Officer to the Hot Seat: Bushra Interrogated

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formally interrogated Bushra Afrin, the daughter of the incarcerated former Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Atiqul Islam. The session, held at the commission’s headquarters on Thursday morning, marks a significant step in the state’s broader investigation into the financial dealings of the previous municipal administration. Ms Afrin, who […]
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Local Chairman Detained After Student Coordinator Labels Him Devil Local Chairman Detained After Student Coordinator Labels Him 'Devil'

Local Chairman Detained After Student Coordinator Labels Him ‘Devil’

A dramatic confrontation in Zakiganj, Sylhet, has led to the detention of a local official and the subsequent mobbing of a prominent student activist. The incident began on Wednesday afternoon when Abdus Shahid, the Acting Chairman of Manikpur Union Parishad, was accosted by a group of youths led by Jafar Ahmed, a coordinator of the […]
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BNP Accuses Rivals of Weaponising Religion for Votes BNP Accuses Rivals of Weaponising Religion for Votes

BNP Accuses Rivals of Weaponising Religion for Votes

In a stark assessment of the pre-election climate, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has accused a “specific political party” of engaging in the systematic misuse of religious sentiment to manipulate the electorate. During a press conference at the party’s Gulshan electoral office on Thursday, 15 January 2026, Mahdee Amin, Advisor to the BNP Chairman and […]
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Advisory Council Approves Indemnity for July Revolutionaries Advisory Council Approves Indemnity for July Revolutionaries

Advisory Council Approves Indemnity for July Revolutionaries

In a move designed to secure the legal standing of those who spearheaded the recent mass movement, the Interim Government’s Advisory Council has officially sanctioned the July Warriors’ Indemnity Act. The Law Adviser, Professor Asif Nazrul, confirmed the approval during a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Thursday, 15 January 2026. This legislation […]
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Massive Haul of Illegal Juvenile Hilsa Confiscated Massive Haul of Illegal Juvenile Hilsa Confiscated

Massive Haul of Illegal Juvenile Hilsa Confiscated

In a major crackdown on the illegal trade of protected aquatic species, the Noakhali District Detective Branch (DB) successfully intercepted a vast shipment of juvenile Hilsa, commonly known as Jatka. The early-morning raid, conducted on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, resulted in the seizure of 2,500 kilograms of the national fish and the arrest of six […]
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Army Seizes Pistol and Machetes in Dhunot Raid Army Seizes Pistol and Machetes in Dhunot Raid

Army Seizes Pistol and Machetes in Dhunot Raid

In a swift and coordinated operation, the Bangladesh Army has apprehended two men suspected of involvement in criminal activities within the Dhunot upazila of Bogra. The special mission, conducted on Thursday, 15 January 2026, resulted in the recovery of a firearm and several bladed weapons, marking a significant step in the military’s current mandate to […]
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Asif Akbar Criticises Artistic Standards in Contemporary Playback Asif Akbar Criticises Artistic Standards in Contemporary Playback

Asif Akbar Criticises Artistic Standards in Contemporary Playback

The outspoken maestro of the Bangladeshi music industry, Asif Akbar, has once again stirred the pot with his trademark candour. Known for a refreshing, if occasionally abrasive, honesty, the singer recently sat down for an interview on a private television channel. During the segment, he bypassed the usual pleasantries to pose a series of provocative […]
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