UN rights office estimates up to 1,400 killed in crackdown on protests in Bangladesh In a new report, the Geneva-based office says security and intelligence services “systematically engaged” in rights violations that could amount to crimes against humanity and require further investigation. World 13 Feb, 2025
Shifting South Asian civic space: Opportunities for creative citizen engagements Crackdown on civic space is increasing globally amid gradual erosion of democratic principles and practices. Opinion 23 Jan, 2025
Bangladesh's ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to undergo medical treatment in London Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was traveling to London on Tuesday for medical treatment, her aides said World 07 Jan, 2025
Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies Krishna Das Prabhu, 39, faces sedition charges after he led huge rallies in the southeastern city of Chattogram. World 02 Jan, 2025
Thousands march in Bangladesh calling for the ousted prime minister's prosecution Hasina’s Awami League had ruled Bangladesh for 15 years, since 2009. World 31 Dec, 2024
Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India India’s Foreign Ministry said it had received Bangladesh’s request but didn't immediately provide details. World 25 Dec, 2024
India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90 Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney disease. He was 90. Entertainment 24 Dec, 2024
Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party hold protest march as tensions continue with India The party headed by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been protesting against the attack by a mob of Hindus in the northeastern Indian state of Agartala on Dec. 2. World 12 Dec, 2024
Hundreds protest in New Delhi against reported attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh Most Bangladeshi Hindus are thought to support Hasina’s secular Awami League party. World 10 Dec, 2024
Bangladesh and India hold talks aimed at defusing escalating tensions Most Bangladeshi Hindus are thought to be supporters of Hasina’s secular Awami League party. World 09 Dec, 2024
Bangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina Media reports said more such public speeches are planned by Hasina to address her supporters in the coming weeks. World 06 Dec, 2024
Political rallies in the capital: For and against the government Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, was virtually paralysed by the political rallies for and against the Unified Marxist-Leninist Political (UML). Opinion 27 Nov, 2024
