Asia Bangladesh Bangladesh was elected as a member of the Economic and Social Council, one of the main organs of the United Nations, for the 2025-2027 term by the Asia-Pacific region, obtaining 181 votes out of 189
Asia Bangladesh There have been many attacks against the Hindu community, the largest religious minority, which have increased after the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, but have also been exaggerated by a widespread disinformation campaign
Asia Bangladesh The UNHRC stated that there is a credible probability of an 'unnecessary' use of force by Bangladeshi security forces against student-led protesters
Asia Bangladesh A group of 48 young entrepreneurs expressed solidarity with the student movement and its demands and produced a statement calling for the people's demands not to go unheeded
Asia Bangladesh Bangladesh's Supreme Court has scaled back the criticised quota-based system of public appointments that led to the violent anti-government protests in recent weeks, during which more than 100 people died