Bangladesh has firmed up security arrangements across sensitive areas ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal’s (ICT) announcement of the verdict on deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today.


Bangladesh: International Crimes Tribunal to deliver verdict today in case against Sheikh Hasina

Islamist groups in Bangladesh are mobilising for a massive rally in Dhaka on November 15. They are demanding that the Muhammad Yunus government declare the Ahmadiyya Muslim community "non-Muslim", following Pakistan's model of communal persecution. With clerics threatening that fire of revolt would engulf Bangladesh if their demand wasn't met, fear has gripped the tiny Ahmadiyya community.


Dhaka Islamist protests: 'They are not one of us,' Bangladeshis rally against minority sect

Do you know you can buy alcohol in Bangladesh? Though alcohol is banned for Muslims in the country, there is a surprise success story of profits from alcohol sales. This is the story of Bangladesh's only licensed distillery.

Bangladesh's Alcohol Industry a Surprising Success

Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has announced that the country will hold a referendum on key political and constitutional reforms. The vote is scheduled to take place on election day in February 2026, marking a significant moment in Bangladesh’s democratic transition and governance overhaul.

Bangladesh to Hold Referendum on Reforms | Yunus Confirms February 2026 Vote

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus of courting Pakistan while allegedly trying to erase the legacy of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh. The comments come amid ongoing political tensions and sharp exchanges between the two figures.

Sheikh Hasina: Yunus Courts Pakistan While Erasing Sheikh Mujib’s Legacy 

Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus announced a national referendum on the “July Charter,” aimed at reforming state institutions and recognising the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. He confirmed free and fair elections in Feb, though some parties boycotted the charter

Bangladesh to hold referendum on reform charter but what is it? Capping of PM's tenure, constitutional recognition of student uprising and more

Tension gripped Bangladesh as bomb and arson attacks hit Dhaka ahead of the tribunal verdict against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina. A Grameen Bank branch was torched, buses burned, and arrests surged. The interim Yunus-led government enforced high alert amid fears of renewed political violence.

Bangladesh on the boil: Is Dhaka under lockdown? Why are students protesting against Yunus? Here's everything we know

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stated that the Awami League will continue to challenge the ban imposed on Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.

Exclusive | Sheikh Hasina: Awami League will Continue to Challenge Ban Imposed by Yunus

In an exclusive conversation with WION, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina criticized Muhammad Yunus for allegedly courting Pakistan, and reiterated that Pakistan has never apologized for the 1971 war.

Breaking: Sheikh Hasina: Pakistan Never Apologized for 1971 | WION Exclusive

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces accusations of crimes against humanity over the 2024 crackdown on opposition protests. Human rights groups and international observers have called for an independent investigation into the violence that left dozens dead and hundreds detained. The charges have sparked political tensions and renewed global scrutiny of Hasina’s government.


Sheikh Hasina Accused of Crimes Against Humanity Over 2024 Crackdown

Bangladeshi politicians have stalled the July charter, a key democratic reform plan. What is the July charter and why is there so much debate around it?


The July Charter Debate: Will Bangladesh's elections get delayed?

A political rift is widening in Bangladesh as tensions rise between the BNP and Jamaat over the proposed national referendum. The BNP insists that the polls and referendum be held on the same day in February 2026, intensifying the political standoff.


Bangladesh politics: Political rift deepens between BNP and Jamaat over referendum 

Facing mounting pressure from hardline Islamist groups, the interim government of Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh has scrapped plans to hire music and physical education teachers for government-run primary schools.
The move follows threats of mass protests from Hefazat-e-Islam, a radical Islamist organization that called the recruitment plan “un-Islamic and irrelevant.”
This decision underscores the increasing influence of Islamist groups in Bangladesh’s policymaking and raises questions about secular education, gender equality, and religious freedom in the country.

Yunus Govt Bows To Islamists, Drops Plan To Hire Music And Physical Education Teachers

In Bangladesh, Islamist clerics have declared music and physical education (PE) un-Islamic, resulting in their removal from school classrooms. The decision has sparked debates over student rights, education policy, and cultural freedom.

Bangladesh: Islamist Clerics Declare Music, PE Un-Islamic, Removed from Classrooms

Bangladesh: Bangladesh’s government, led by Yunus, has called on political parties to accept a reform plan designed to enhance governance and political procedures, amid discussions on transparency, accountability, and political collaboration.

Bangladesh: Political Parties Asked To Agree on Reform Plan

The Bangladesh government under Yunus has issued an ultimatum to political parties, urging them to agree on a reform plan aimed at improving governance and political processes. This move comes amid ongoing debates over transparency, accountability, and political cooperation.

Bangladesh Govt Issues Ultimatum on Political Reforms | DISPATCH | WION 

A dangerous development near India’s eastern frontier has set off alarm bells. Hafiz Saeed’s closest aide, Ibtisam Elahi Zaheer, has arrived in Bangladesh and is moving along sensitive areas near the India border. Watch this report for more details!


India on alert: ISI revival in Bangladesh? Hafiz Saeed's aide spotted near India-Bangladesh border

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Bangladesh Police published a notice in newspapers on Friday, declaring former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 260 others as fugitives in a sedition case.

Bangladesh CID Declares Sheikh Hasina Fugitive, Published Notices in National Newspapers

Yunus Gifted Pak General 'Art Of Triumph' During Meeting in Dhaka | WION Dispatch

A major controversy has erupted after Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus reportedly presented a map gift to a Pakistani military general that allegedly depicted parts of India’s Northeast under Bangladesh.

Yunus Gifted Pak General 'Art Of Triumph' During Meeting in Dhaka

Radical preacher Zakir Naik Wednesday called on Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who praised his lectures and said they are “insightful and impactful”.

In a post on X, Naik wrote that he interacted with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He also posted a picture of himself with Sharif.

Nine Years After Ban, Bangladesh Welcomes Zakir Naik Again

Dhaka: Pakistan's Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza has said Islamabad was willing to deepen ties with Dhaka as he met Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus here.


Pak Top General, Yunus Hold Strategic Talks Focused on Trade, Defence & Connectivity

Sajeeb Wazed, the son of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has called for inclusive elections, warning that excluding the Awami League would render the polls illegitimate. His remarks come amid growing political tension and opposition demands for reforms ahead of national elections. 

Bangladesh: Hasina’s Son Calls for Inclusive Polls | Warns Against Excluding Awami League | WION

Under mounting pressure from the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, the Muhammed Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh has asked two student advisors, who were once hailed as heroes of the July-August uprising, to resign. The move reveals the balancing act of the Yunus administration on a proposed election and demands.


Bangladesh: NCP, Jamaat accuse Yunus' cabinet of bias 

West Indies became the first team in history to bowl all 50 overs of an ODI innings using spin bowlers. The team has a great legacy of fast bowlers, but abandoned that tradition in a match-winning effort against Bangladesh in Dhaka.


West Indies first team in history to bowl 50 overs of spin, abandon pace legacy 

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