The number of aspirants from minority communities for the forthcoming national elections is higher than in previous polls; along ruling Awami League and opposition Jatiya Party, 3 new political and 3 Islamist parties nominated members of minorities

On the night of Saturday to Sunday, security forces arrested over 1.300 persons in the frame of the violent anti-government protests that have been going on for some time within the country

The country will receive 300.000 tonnes of rice from India under a new agreement, despite strained relations between the two countries following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year

Bangladesh risks a return to the rights violations that occurred under the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unless a robust reform is initiated, Human Rights Watch warned

Local authorities opened criminal proceedings against British Treasury Minister Siddiq, allegedly abusing her position as an MP to gain influence and illegally acquire land together with her aunt Hasina, the ousted prime minister; Ms. Siddiq resigned