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Extremism Risk Grows as Bangladesh Democracy Contracts

Recent developments suggest that certain Islamist organisations have become more vocal, advocating for a more rigid ideological framework for the state….writes Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury Bangladesh’s return to electoral politics has done

March 31, 2026

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Bangladesh, Pakistan Face Rising Economic Risk

Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka face economic risks from Iran war as rising oil prices, import dependence, and limited reserves threaten growth, inflation, and credit ratings, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk South Asian

March 30, 2026

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Measles Outbreak Worsens in Bangladesh, Hospitals Overwhelmed

Bangladesh faces worsening measles outbreak as infections surge, hospitals overwhelmed, and experts urge expanded vaccination, public awareness, and urgent catch-up campaigns to contain child deaths, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Bangladesh is grappling

March 30, 2026

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Bangladesh 1971: Genocide the World Can No Longer Ignore

From the Armenian Genocide in 1915 to the Rwandan Genocide in 1994, the hesitance to label events as “genocide” has frequently preceded the inability to avert it. In every instance, denial and

March 26, 2026

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Bangladesh PM Calls 1971 Crackdown Pre Planned Massacre

The Prime Minister said Pakistani occupation forces carried out one of the most heinous genocides in history against unarmed Bangladeshis that night under Operation Searchlight…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique

March 25, 2026

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Bangladesh Food Inflation Worsens Despite Govt Measures

A recently released World Bank report has flagged Bangladesh as being in the “red” category, citing persistently high food inflation over the past 10 months….reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh has remained stuck

March 25, 2026

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Bangladesh Fuel Shortage Deepens, Long Lines Hit Stations

The Petrol Pump Owners Association expressed serious concerns on the security and took a sharp dig at the government….reports Asian Lite News Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Bangladesh is facing

March 24, 2026

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Over 8000 Arrested but Crime Persists in Dhaka

Alongside murders, there was a spate of violent incidents, including public demonstrations with traditional weapons and firearms…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh continues to face persistent crime despite more than 8,000 arrests in

March 23, 2026

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Bangladesh urged to uphold freedom of expression

Leading human rights organisations have called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to ensure press freedom, release detained journalists, and uphold fundamental rights amid continuing concerns over media independence and freedom of

March 20, 2026

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Bangladesh PM Faces Growing Pressure to Restore Stability: Report

Bangladesh PM Tariq Rahman faces a tough challenge to restore stability, curb extremism and safeguard his party’s credibility….reports Asian Lite news Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tariq Rahman confronts a formidable task in steering

March 19, 2026

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