Hadi, 32, founder of the Inqilab Moncho movement and one of the main players in the protest movement that ousted Sheikh Hasina, died in Singapore from a gunshot wound to the head. The suspect reportedly fled to India. Hundreds vandalised the offices of Prothom Alo and the Daily Star in Dhaka. For Muhammad Yunus, this was “an assault on independent media and democratic progress.”
The Anti-Terrorism Law was used against Anis Alamgir for remarks he made in the ongoing election campaign leading up to next February’s vote. In his defence in court, he said: "I question power, I have been doing it for two decades." Catholic journalists and human rights groups are concerned: “This looks like an attempt to suppress the voice of independent journalism.”
Drones and heavy weapons were used against the peacekeeping base in the Abyei region. Eight more soldiers were wounded. Rescue and medical operations are still underway. Guterres says the "alarming" attack might constitute a war crime. Bangladesh has been involved in peacekeeping missions since 1988, earning global recognition and an excellent reputation.
The chairman of the Bangladesh Election Commission has announced the schedule for the upcoming parliamentary election. The deadline for nominations is 29 December with the final list published on 21 January. Excluded from the vote, the Awami League slams the commission as “illegal”. John Gomes (BNP) hopes the vote will be “free and fair”. The election is a test for the country's future.
The celebration in Dhaka of the Jubilee Day of Radio Veritas Asia’s Bengali-language service also provided participants, including some Muslims, with an opportunity to share stories of how, in a country like Bangladesh, this media outlet helps people’s human and spiritual growth, beyond religious barriers. “Every religion inspires us to uphold truth,” said Bishop Romen Boraigi.
Between the fall of 2024 and 2025, 1,891 new HIV infections were recorded. The rise in the Rohingya camps of Cox's Bazar is "worrying". Only one specialised hospital exists in the country, and it is on the verge of being overwhelmed. Shortages of kits and staff, and social stigma hinder prevention and treatment. Experts are calling for more funding, sex education, and greater awareness.
