Police fired teargas and used stun grenades and batons to disperse protesters outside Bangladesh’s national Parliament complex Friday, as tensions soared over the interim government’s new political charter.

Bangladesh protests: Clashes rock Dhaka as parties seal reform pact 

A fire erupted at the cargo terminal of Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday afternoon, leading to the suspension of all flight operations.


Breaking: Massive blaze at Dhaka International Airport's cargo zone

Bangladesh Protests: Clashes Rock Dhaka As Parties Seal Reform Pact

Violent clashes broke out in Bangladesh after several hundred people, who claimed to be those whose protests toppled the Sheikh Hasina government last year, started demonstrating on Friday against the signing of the July Charter. The protesters were venting their anger saying that their concerns had not been addressed in the new charter, despite their loved ones dying during the mass uprising. The interim government, headed by Yunus, had invited the country’s main political parties to sign a new political charter to pave the way for political reforms. The area around Bangladesh’s Parliament turned into a scene of violent confrontation on Friday as the “July Fighters” clashed with police and security forces while attempting to stage a protest against the signing of the July National Charter.&nbsp;The protesters, including those who were injured in the July uprising of 2024 and families of the slain, gathered near the Parliament premises on Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka for a sit-in.They said that the “July National Charter”, named after the national uprising that started last July, doesn’t address their concerns.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-want-a-ceasefire-ready-for-talks-in-any-format-security-guarantees-important-zelensky-tells-trump-1760724678941">‘We want a ceasefire, ready for talks in any format, but need security guarantees’: Zelensky</a>&nbsp;After clashes broke out, police fired tear gas and used grenades and batons to disperse the protesters expressing dissatisfaction with the interim government’s new political charter.The powerful political parties signed the charter on Friday aimed at ensuring democratic reform after next year’s elections, but celebrations by the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus were dampened by the clashes and the refusal of one party to sign the charter.&nbsp;Some protesters vandalised a police vehicle and makeshift tents, while others clashed with soldiers and security officials in the capital Dhaka. Witnesses said several people were injured. Police fired teargas, and used stun grenades and batons to disperse protesters outside Bangladesh’s national Parliament complex on Friday, as tensions soared over the interim government's new political charter.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/belgian-court-orders-fugitive-diamantaire-mehul-choksi-s-extradition-upholds-india-s-request-1760715778984">Belgian court orders fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi’s extradition to India</a>&nbsp;A National Consensus Commission set up by the interim government prepared the charter after a series of talks with the major political parties.Protests against Hasina’s rule began on July 1, 2024, with university students calling for changes to a quota system for public sector jobs. The protests culminated on August 5, 2024, when thousands of protesters stormed Hasina’s palace as she escaped by helicopter.Yunus has promised to hold the next national election in February, before the Muslim-majority nation of 170 million people celebrates the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The area around Bangladesh’s Parliament turned into a scene of violent confrontation on Friday as the “July Fighters” clashed with police and security forces while attempting to stage a protest against the signing of the July National Charter.

Violent clashes broke out in Bangladesh after several hundred people, who claimed to be those whose protests toppled the Sheikh Hasina government last year, started demonstrating on Friday against the signing of the July Charter. The protesters were venting their anger saying that their concerns had not been addressed in the new charter, despite their loved ones dying during the mass uprising. The interim government, headed by Yunus, had invited the country’s main political parties to sign a new political charter to pave the way for political reforms. The area around Bangladesh’s Parliament turned into a scene of violent confrontation on Friday as the “July Fighters” clashed with police and security forces while attempting to stage a protest against the signing of the July National Charter. The protesters, including those who were injured in the July uprising of 2024 and families of the slain, gathered near the Parliament premises on Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka for a sit-in. They said that the “July National Charter”, named after the national uprising that started last July, doesn’t address their concerns.

The area around Bangladesh’s Parliament turned into a scene of violent confrontation on Friday as the “July Fighters” clashed with police and security forces while attempting to stage a protest against the signing of the July National Charter.

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh amid protests against signing of ‘July National Charter’

A shocking turn of events in Bangladesh: prosecutors are officially seeking the death penalty for Sheikh Hasina, the country’s ousted Prime Minister.
The charges relate to alleged abuses of power and political crackdowns during her time in office. The move has sparked both domestic and international reactions.

Bangladesh: Prosecutors Demand Death Sentence for Ousted PM Hasina

A shocking turn of events in Bangladesh: prosecutors are officially seeking the death penalty for Sheikh Hasina, the country’s ousted Prime Minister.
The charges relate to alleged abuses of power and political crackdowns during her time in office. The move has sparked both domestic and international reactions.


Bangladesh: Prosecutors Demand Death Sentence for Ousted PM Hasina | WION

Bangladesh women's team batter Sobhana Mostary spoke to the media in Wednesday (Oct 15) as she reflected on her side's journey and upcoming contest against Australia. Bangladesh have so far won one match while their remaining three matches have ended in a defeat. 

ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Bangladesh search for unlikely upset against Australia 

A major fire broke through a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, on Tuesday (October 14), killing at least nine workers and leaving eight others injured, authorities confirmed. The fire is believed to have started at the chemical storage facility before quickly spreading to the neighbouring factory, said Talha Bin Jasim from the Fire Service and Civil Defence’s Media Wing, as quoted by state news agency BSS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rescue teams recovered nine bodies from the first and second floors of the factory building, Fire Service and Civil Defence Director (Operation and Maintenance) Lt Col Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury told reporters. Eight firefighting units managed to bring the factory fire under control after nearly three hours, though flames continued to rage inside the adjacent chemical warehouse.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/qatar-airways-doha-hong-kong-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-ahmedabad-after-mid-air-technical-glitch-1760442658991">Qatar Airways Doha–Hong Kong flight makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad after mid-air technical glitch</a>&nbsp;Bangladesh stands as the world’s second-largest exporter of garments after China, with the industry providing livelihoods to nearly four million workers—most of them women. Generating close to $40 billion in annual export revenue, largely from markets in the US and Europe, the sector is a vital pillar of the national economy.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobel-leak-norway-probes-espionage-after-bets-on-maria-corina-machado-soar-1760435624292">Nobel leak? Norway probes espionage after bets on Maria Corina Machado soar</a>&nbsp;However, it has long been under the spotlight for its weak enforcement of industrial safety norms. Repeated tragedies—ranging from factory fires to building collapses—have exposed serious lapses in monitoring and violations of safety and construction regulations. Inadequate fire protection and unsafe building practices result in dozens of such incidents every year, casting a shadow over an otherwise thriving textile industry that contributes over 10 percent to Bangladesh’s GDP and employs millions.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/madagascar-president-dissolves-national-assembly-ahead-of-ouster-vote-is-the-move-legal-1760437560081">Madagascar president dissolves national assembly ahead of ouster vote – Is the move legal?</a>

9 dead, several injured in fire at Bangladesh garment factory and chemical warehouse

A major fire broke through a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, on Tuesday (October 14), killing at least nine workers and leaving eight others injured, authorities confirmed. The fire is believed to have started at the chemical storage facility before quickly spreading to the neighbouring factory, said Talha Bin Jasim from the Fire Service and Civil Defence’s Media Wing, as quoted by state news agency BSS. Rescue teams recovered nine bodies from the first and second floors of the factory building, Fire Service and Civil Defence Director (Operation and Maintenance) Lt Col Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury told reporters. Eight firefighting units managed to bring the factory fire under control after nearly three hours, though flames continued to rage inside the adjacent chemical warehouse. Also Read: Qatar Airways Doha–Hong Kong flight makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad after mid-air technical glitch Bangladesh stands as the world’s second-largest exporter of garments after China, with the industry providing livelihoods to nearly four million workers—most of them women. Generating close to $40 billion in annual export revenue, largely from markets in the US and Europe, the sector is a vital pillar of the national economy. Also Read: Nobel leak? Norway probes espionage after bets on Maria Corina Machado soar However, it has long been under the spotlight for its weak enforcement of industrial safety norms. Repeated tragedies—ranging from factory fires to building collapses—have exposed serious lapses in monitoring and violations of safety and construction regulations. Inadequate fire protection and unsafe building practices result in dozens of such incidents every year, casting a shadow over an otherwise thriving textile industry that contributes over 10 percent to Bangladesh’s GDP and employs millions. Also Read: Madagascar president dissolves national assembly ahead of ouster vote – Is the move legal?

At least nine people were killed and multiple injured after a massive fire swept through a garment factory and adjacent chemical warehouse in Dhaka

Bangladesh charges 94 individuals, including Hasina, in trial over violence linked to mass uprising.

Bangladesh Protests: 94 Accused, Including Hasina, Face Trial Over Mass Uprising Violence

The Bangladesh Navy has launched a special operation to protect mother hilsa during the breeding season, deploying 17 warships across nine coastal and riverine districts as part of the campaign.


Bangladesh Navy Deploys Warships Under Hilsa Conservation Campaign

Bangladesh Violence: Violence has erupted in Bangladesh’s Khagrachhari district following the alleged rape of a girl from the Marma tribe, sparking deadly clashes between tribal groups and Bengali residents. The unrest has led to at least three deaths and numerous injuries, with widespread protests and arson reported. 


Bangladesh Violence: Clashes Erupt After Alleged Rape of Girl From Marma Tribe

Ever wondered which countries have the most pollution? Some countries face very high pollution from dust, vehicles, factories, and burning fuels. Pollution can cause health problems like breathing issues and heart diseases affecting millions every day. 

Ever wondered which countries have the most pollution? Some countries face very high pollution from dust, vehicles, factories, and burning fuels. Pollution can cause health problems like breathing issues and heart diseases, affecting millions every day. &nbsp;

Environmental Health Day 2025: The 7 most polluted countries in the world

Bangladesh's Yunus, His Delegation Arrived At JFK Airport in US to Attend UNGA Session | WION

Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is visiting the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session.


Bangladesh's Yunus, His Delegation Arrived At JFK Airport in US to Attend UNGA Session 

For decades, London has been a safe haven for powerful figures who have plundered billions from countries where they lived, and hidden it all behind the walls of London's most luxurious real estate. Watch this video to find out more.

Asia's 'dirty Money' Funds Luxury Homes In London

Onset of monsoon rains coupled with lack of awareness and readiness to tackle the mosquito menace is causing a surge in dengue cases in Bangladesh. The largest number of cases are emerging in areas outside Dhaka. Over 10,000 cases have been reported this year alone, with warnings that numbers could rise sharply. Medical infrastructure struggles to cope. A report on Inside South Asia



Bangladesh Sees Surge in Dengue Cases, At Least 179 People Died 

Bangladesh has approved the export of 1,200 tonnes of Hilsa to India—half the quantity it permitted around the same time in 2024. With the festive season approaching, the Bangladeshi government has set a minimum export price of Rs 1,100 per kg (approximately \$12.5/kg), reflecting Hilsa’s reputation as a delicacy prized by discerning fish lovers.


First Consignment Of Hilsa Fish From Bangladesh Reaches India

Bangladesh has approved the export of 1,200 tonnes of Hilsa to India—half the quantity it permitted around the same time in 2024. With the festive season approaching, the Bangladeshi government has set a minimum export price of Rs 1,100 per kg (approximately \$12.5/kg), reflecting Hilsa’s reputation as a delicacy prized by discerning fish lovers.

Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) said it has "locked" the national identity cards of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, effectively barring her from voting in the general elections scheduled for February next year.


Bangladesh EC bars Hasina from voting in 2026 elections, blocks National Identity Card 

The increased US military activity in Bangladesh reflects a growing security partnership that may be aimed at countering China. 


Bangladesh, US air forces begin joint military drills

Bangladesh Army, US Join Hands For Military Drills

#Gravitas The student wing of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Chhatra Shibir, has now won elections in two of the country’s most influential university campuses. 

India-Haters Jamaat-e-Islami Win Dhaka University Polls, Raising Alarm For Delhi 

Once-banned Islamist student group Islami Chhatra Shibir claims victory in Jahangirnagar University student union polls, signaling a major political shift ahead of Bangladesh’s 2026 general elections.

Shibir-backed panel wins Jahangirnagar university poll in a stunning comeback 

Two air hostesses of the Biman Bangladesh Airlines cabin crew members have been embroiled in a romance scandal, accused of luring businessmen on flights, taking expensive gifts from them and then blocking them overnight. According to a report by Jago News 24, two stewardesses of the airline promise rich businessmen marriage, only to run away with their cash, gold and iPhones. To ensure they do not take legal action against them, they also keep compromising videos as an act of blackmail. Mst Maury and Khadija Sultana Shimu have been accused of honeytrapping these men after meeting them on their flights, several of which they plan in a way to ensure bumping into these men regularly. However, after getting what they want, they dump them, leaving them completely in the dark. Others who are part of the scheme then threaten them against filing a complaint.&nbsp;The revelation was made after Nasir Uddin, a Bangladeshi businessman based in Qatar, filed a complaint against Maury with Biman’s Managing Director and the Civil Aviation Authority. Nasir claimed in the report that he met Maury in October 2024 at a luxury hotel in Doha. She told him about her job at Biman, sent out romantic signals and then told him of her interest in a serious relationship with him. Things took off, and soon Maury started asking him for expensive gifts. According to the report, Maury manipulated the Biman’s scheduling system to make sure she met Nasir on flights often. However, she dealt him a blow on August 7, On August 7, telling him at a hotel in Dhaka, “I don’t stay in a relationship with one person for more than two months. It’s better to change the test.” Also Read:&nbsp;<h2>Maury denies the accusation of honeytrapping Nasir</h2>Nasir told Jago News, "She took an iPhone 16 in pink, gifts, and my dignity," and revealed that her other boyfriend, Ryan, has been warning him to stay silent. “She and Shimu are using Biman’s image to lure professionals, doctors, executives, and expats. They’re not cabin crew. They’re con artists in uniform,” he said. However, Maury has denied the accusations, claiming that he proposed to her and she left him because of his drinking problem.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Shimu has been accused by Omar Faruk Chowdhury, a senior official at a private airline, of embezzling large amounts of money on the pretext of marriage. In a criminal complaint filed in the Dhaka court on July 20, he accused Shimu of embezzling Tk 21.7 lakh, Tk 1.62 crore in the name of wedding expenses, Tk 4 lakh in cash, and a diamond ring worth Tk 1.5 lakh. Omar says he met Shimu on Facebook in October 2024, and later flew Business Class to meet her. She promised to marry him on September 25, his birthday. "I gave her the ring. Then she said I had to pay for the entire wedding first," he said. However, when he asked for a date, she and her mother demanded 10 bhori of gold and more cash. He denied, after which she ghosted him. “She started asking for intimate photos and videos,” Omar said, which she used to blackmail him. The case is under investigation.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the airline confirmed the complaints. ABM Rawshan Kabir, Biman’s General Manager (Public Relations), confirmed: “We’ve received complaints against both Maury and Shimu. A preliminary probe is underway. If proven, departmental and legal actions, including termination, will follow.”

Biman Bangladesh Airlines cabin crew honeytrap scandal: Two air hostesses of the Bangladeshi airline have been accused of entering romantic relationships with rich businessmen, taking gifts, cash and jewellery from them and then ghosting them, threatening to expose their private pictures.

Two air hostesses of the Biman Bangladesh Airlines cabin crew members have been embroiled in a romance scandal, accused of luring businessmen on flights, taking expensive gifts from them and then blocking them overnight. According to a report by Jago News 24, two stewardesses of the airline promise rich businessmen marriage, only to run away with their cash, gold and iPhones. To ensure they do not take legal action against them, they also keep compromising videos as an act of blackmail. Mst Maury and Khadija Sultana Shimu have been accused of honeytrapping these men after meeting them on their flights, several of which they plan in a way to ensure bumping into these men regularly. However, after getting what they want, they dump them, leaving them completely in the dark. Others who are part of the scheme then threaten them against filing a complaint. The revelation was made after Nasir Uddin, a Bangladeshi businessman based in Qatar, filed a complaint against Maury with Biman’s Managing Director and the Civil Aviation Authority. Nasir claimed in the report that he met Maury in October 2024 at a luxury hotel in Doha. She told him about her job at Biman, sent out romantic signals and then told him of her interest in a serious relationship with him. Things took off, and soon Maury started asking him for expensive gifts. According to the report, Maury manipulated the Biman’s scheduling system to make sure she met Nasir on flights often. However, she dealt him a blow on August 7, On August 7, telling him at a hotel in Dhaka, “I don’t stay in a relationship with one person for more than two months. It’s better to change the test.” Also Read: Maury denies the accusation of honeytrapping Nasir Nasir told Jago News, "She took an iPhone 16 in pink, gifts, and my dignity," and revealed that her other boyfriend, Ryan, has been warning him to stay silent. “She and Shimu are using Biman’s image to lure professionals, doctors, executives, and expats. They’re not cabin crew. They’re con artists in uniform,” he said. However, Maury has denied the accusations, claiming that he proposed to her and she left him because of his drinking problem. Meanwhile, Shimu has been accused by Omar Faruk Chowdhury, a senior official at a private airline, of embezzling large amounts of money on the pretext of marriage. In a criminal complaint filed in the Dhaka court on July 20, he accused Shimu of embezzling Tk 21.7 lakh, Tk 1.62 crore in the name of wedding expenses, Tk 4 lakh in cash, and a diamond ring worth Tk 1.5 lakh. Omar says he met Shimu on Facebook in October 2024, and later flew Business Class to meet her. She promised to marry him on September 25, his birthday. "I gave her the ring. Then she said I had to pay for the entire wedding first," he said. However, when he asked for a date, she and her mother demanded 10 bhori of gold and more cash. He denied, after which she ghosted him. “She started asking for intimate photos and videos,” Omar said, which she used to blackmail him. The case is under investigation. Meanwhile, the airline confirmed the complaints. ABM Rawshan Kabir, Biman’s General Manager (Public Relations), confirmed: “We’ve received complaints against both Maury and Shimu. A preliminary probe is underway. If proven, departmental and legal actions, including termination, will follow.”

Biman Bangladesh Airlines cabin crew honeytrap scandal: Two air hostesses of the Bangladeshi airline have been accused of entering romantic relationships with rich businessmen, taking gifts, cash and jewellery from them and then ghosting them, threatening to expose their private pictures.

High-flying honeytrap: Two air hostesses of a Bangladeshi airline embroiled in mile-high romantic scandal

Bangladesh: Islamist Parties reportedly gearing up for simultaneous protests 


Bangladesh is boosting power imports from India and output from fuel oil-fired power plants in a scramble to meet rising electricity demand as it grapples with constraints on gas supply and coal plant maintenance, industry officials and analysts say.
Power imports, mainly from an Adani Power-run (ADAN.NS), opens new tab coal-fired plant in eastern India, rose 70% in the seven months through July and helped satisfy most of the rising demand, government data showed.


Bangladesh Power Imports From India Surge By 70% in Jan-July Amid Blackouts | WION

Bangladesh allows 1200 tonnes of Hilsa export to India ahead of Durga Puja

Bangladesh Allows Fresh Hilsa Export To India Ahead Of Durga Puja 

Could one of the world’s most mysterious diamonds be sitting unnoticed in a bank vault in Bangladesh? The interim government in Dhaka has ordered the unsealing of a state-run bank’s vault, believed to possibly contain the Dariya-e-Noor; the legendary sister diamond of the Kohinoor.

Both gems are believed to have originated from the Golconda mines in southern India. While the Kohinoor is currently in the UK, the Dariya-e-Noor has not been officially seen for decades. So how did it supposedly reach Bangladesh? And what do we really know about its origins?

Dariya-e-Noor mystery: Is Kohinoor’s sister diamond hidden in a Bangladesh bank vault?

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to file a major graft case against 35 individuals, including Saima Wazed, daughter of former PM Sheikh Hasina, and the heads of eight powerful business groups like Beximco, Summit, and United. The case involves alleged embezzlement of Tk 448.94 crore from Shuchona Foundation, founded by Saima. Former top NBR officials are also accused of providing tax exemptions in exchange for bribes.

Graft case against Sheikh Hasina's daughter: ACC to sue Saima Wazed, 8 business group chiefs

Almost a year after Sheikh Hasina's ouster from the country and collapse of her Awami League government, the interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus continues to be under scrutiny. The chief reason being elections. Yunus now says, fresh elections will be held in February 2026. Watch this video to find out more.

Bangladesh polls 2026: Opinions remain divided | Yunus holds meetings with political parties 

It's 8 years since the Rohingya exodus from Myanmar into squalid refugee camps in Cox's Bazaar in Bangladesh. No hope in sight of an end to their nightmare. Inside South Asia reflects back at the challenges of Rohingya refugees.


8 years into the Rohingya nightmare

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Bangladesh protests: Clashes rock Dhaka as parties seal reform pact

Breaking: Massive blaze at Dhaka International Airport's cargo zone

Bangladesh Protests: Clashes Rock Dhaka As Parties Seal Reform Pact

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh amid protests against signing of ‘July Charter’

Bangladesh: Prosecutors Demand Death Sentence for Ousted PM Hasina

Bangladesh: Prosecutors Demand Death Sentence for Ousted PM Hasina | WION

ICC CWC 2025: Bangladesh search for unlikely upset against Australia

9 dead, several injured in fire at Bangladesh garment factory and warehouse

Bangladesh Protests: 94 Accused, Including Hasina, Face Trial Over Mass Uprising Violence

Bangladesh Navy Deploys Warships Under Hilsa Conservation Campaign

Bangladesh Violence: Clashes Erupt After Alleged Rape of Girl From Marma Tribe

Environmental Health Day 2025: 7 countries with worst Pollution in the world

Bangladesh's Yunus, His Delegation Arrived At JFK Airport in US to Attend UNGA Session

Asia's 'dirty Money' Funds Luxury Homes In London

Bangladesh Sees Surge in Dengue Cases, At Least 179 People Died

First Consignment Of Hilsa Fish From Bangladesh Reaches India

First Consignment Of Hilsa Fish From Bangladesh Reaches India

Bangladesh EC bars Hasina from voting in 2026 elections, blocks National Identity Card

Bangladesh, US air forces begin joint military drills

Bangladesh Army, US Join Hands For Military Drills

India-Haters Jamaat-e-Islami Win Dhaka University Polls, Raising Alarm For Delhi

Shibir-backed panel wins Jahangirnagar university poll in a stunning comeback

High-flying honeytrap: Bangladeshi air hostesses accused of mile-high scandal

Bangladesh: Islamist Parties reportedly gearing up for simultaneous protests

Bangladesh Power Imports From India Surge By 70% in Jan-July Amid Blackouts | WION

Bangladesh allows 1200 tonnes of Hilsa export to India ahead of Durga Puja