Political Violence Death Toll Rises in Bangladesh in June: HRSS Report
Melbourne, July 3: Political violence in Bangladesh intensified in June, with both deaths and injuries increasing compared to the previous month, according to a new…
Bangladesh: A State for All Citizens or a State Ruled by the Tawhidi Janata?
The death of Wahiduzzaman Shamim in Satkhira exposes the danger of mob violence in Bangladesh. According to police, the 30 year old man was beaten…
Hasina Calls Tarique Rahman’s Decision to Skip BRICS Summit ‘Immature’
OTN Bangla Desk: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has criticised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for declining to attend the BRICS summit in India. In…
HRCBM Reports 498 Incidents Against Minorities in Bangladesh in Three Months
OTN Bangla Desk: Land and property disputes, disappearances, kidnappings, physical assaults, attacks on religious sites, murders and mysterious deaths feature in the July–September 2026 quarterly…
Bangladesh Army Chief Faces Renewed Scrutiny over Posting Changes and Appointment Controversy
Reports about General Waker-Uz-Zaman’s future have fuelled speculation, while ISPR has warned against misleading information. No confirmed government announcement of his removal has been cited….
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Inu’s 10-Year Sentence: Justice, Political Accountability, and the Integrity of Due Process
Melbourne, 1 July 2026: The conviction of Hasanul Haq Inu, president of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) and a former Information Minister of Bangladesh, has…
Hindu Student and Assistant Priest Abducted, Tortured for Ransom in Dhaka
Dhaka, 1 July 2026: A 25-year-old Hindu student and part-time assistant priest has allegedly been abducted, tortured, and forced to pay ransom after being taken…
AFERMB Condemns Alleged Disrespect to Lord Ram’s Image in Bangladesh, Calls for Protection of Minority Rights and Religious Sites
Melbourne, June 20: The Australian Federation for Ethnic and Religious Minorities in Bangladesh (AFERMB) has expressed deep concern and strong condemnation over recent incidents involving…
From Sreemangal to the FIFA World Cup Stage: Who is Sanjoy Deb?
Melbourne, June 14: Bangladeshi-born American DJ, music producer and artist Sanjoy Deb has captured global attention after performing at the spectacular opening ceremony of the…
Alleged Mastermind of 2021 Comilla Durga Puja Violence Reportedly Detained in Kolkata
Melbourne, 13 June: Fresh discussion has emerged surrounding the 2021 communal violence linked to the Durga Puja celebrations in Comilla, Bangladesh, following reports circulating on…
Construction of ‘Asia’s Largest’ Ram Statue in Gaibandha Suspended Amid Opposition
Melbourne, June 13, 2026: The construction of what is being described as Bangladesh’s largest Ram statue in Palashbari, Gaibandha, has become the centre of growing…
Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council Expresses Concern Over Threats to Gaibandha Temple
Melbourne, 7 June 2026: The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has issued an urgent press statement expressing deep concern over continued threats to demolish…
Documentary Highlights Alleged Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh Following August 2024 Political Upheaval
MELBOURNE, May 30: Allegations of attacks, intimidation, social harassment, job dismissals, and killings targeting members of Bangladesh’s minority communities have remained a subject of concern…
New human rights report documents 505 incidents across 62 districts in just four months
Melbourne, May 24: A major new human rights report has painted a deeply troubling picture of the condition of religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh,…
