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Bangladeshi Journalist Anis Alamgir Arrested Under Anti-Terrorism Law as Critics Allege Media Suppression
Dec 16, 2025 01:57 am CST
Bangladeshi journalist Anis Alamgir has been arrested under the country's Anti-Terrorism law and remanded for five days, sparking condemnation from the Editors' Council. Critics claim the Muhammad Yunus government is targeting independent voices, including journalists and actors, in what appears to be a systematic crackdown on secular political parties and progressive voices. The arrest raises concerns about press freedom in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Announces February 2026 Elections Following Political Upheaval
Dec 11, 2025 10:21 pm CST
Bangladesh will hold parliamentary elections on February 12, 2026, marking the first democratic vote since former PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024. The election will cover all 300 constituencies with over 127.6 million eligible voters, including overseas citizens. Muhammad Yunus's interim government has faced pressure to restore democratic leadership, while controversy surrounds the Awami League's ban from participation despite its significant public support.
Bangladesh Seeks Death Penalty for Sheikh Hasina Over Mass Protest Deaths: International Crimes Tribunal Case Explained
Oct 16, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal prosecutor has demanded the death penalty for exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, charging her as the mastermind behind crimes against humanity during the 2024 mass protests that claimed hundreds of lives and led to her ousting. The case proceeds amid rising political tensions as Bangladesh prepares for elections under interim leader Muhammad Yunus.