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 Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has urged stakeholders to halt the clearing of mangrove forests to make way for shrimp farms, warning that the destruction of these vital ecosystems would undermine coastal protection
Asia Bangladesh A Bangladesh court sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 78, to death after she was convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity
Asia Bangladesh Unclaimed attacks against Christians began with a bomb thrown at one of the Dhaka's oldest churches and two more attacks followed in 48 hours; no one was physically injured but fear has spread among the Christian minority, with many feeling "anxiety"
Asia Bangladesh The 'July Joddha Sangsad', or July fighters, announced a highway blockade in every district across Bangladesh Sunday 19 October if their demands are not included in the July Charter: recognition as martyrs, rehabilitation of families, legal assistance