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What lies behind the alarming spike in violence against women in 2025?

Dhaka, July 18 -- Violence against women in Bangladesh continues to escalate, fueled by social stigma, impunity, and systemic failures in justice delivery. An analysis of police records from 2020 thro... Read More


Violence against women in first half of 2025 shows sharp increase over previous 2 years

Dhaka, July 17 -- Violence against women in Bangladesh continues to escalate, fueled by social stigma, impunity, and systemic failures in justice delivery. An analysis of police records from 2020 thro... Read More


Fresh COVID sub‑variant wave hits Bangladesh; experts urge vigilance

Dhaka, June 14 -- 19 infections is sweeping across Bangladesh, triggered by the fast-spreading Omicron sub-variants JN.1, XFG, and XFC, reigniting public health concerns and prompting calls for renewe... Read More


Begging booms in Dhaka while demand for domestic help remains high

Dhaka, June 10 -- From the bustling streets of Dhaka to its narrow lanes and marketplaces, the presence of beggars appears to be growing. Begging has become a widespread and seemingly convenient mean... Read More


When hospitals rest and patients languish: Eid woes of the ailing in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 7 -- Two days ago, as festive lights brightened the skies of Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, darkness descended on Jamal Ahmed's life. A private firm executive, Jamal (not his real name) met ... Read More


Train Ticket Black Market: ACC cracks down across major stations

Dhaka, June 3 -- ul-Azha approaching, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched a nationwide operation to tackle black market ticket sales, financial irregularities and passenger harassment at... Read More