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Human Rights Watch pulls up Bangladesh

Human Rights Watch has urged Bangladesh to release or charge hundreds of political detainees, warning prolonged custody without due process is putting lives at risk…reports India Daily News Deskc Human Rights Watch

August 25, 2026

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Mecca Pact Could Drag Bangladesh Into Conflicts

A new report warns that joining the Mecca Pact could force Bangladesh into conflicts unrelated to its national interests…reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh should carefully assess the potential strategic and economic

August 25, 2026

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Bangladesh cracks down on alleged Chinese crime networks

Bangladeshi authorities have arrested several Chinese nationals in separate investigations into alleged drug trafficking and cybercrime networks…reports Asian Lite News Desk Chinese nationals entering Bangladesh as tourists have been linked to several

August 24, 2026

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Bangladesh Urged to End Long Detentions Without Charges

Human Rights Watch has urged Bangladesh to end prolonged pretrial detention of politicians and others linked to the former Awami League government….reports Asian Lite News Desk Human Rights Watch has called on

August 24, 2026

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Bangladesh Jails Hold More Than Double Their Capacity

Severe overcrowding, critical healthcare shortages and poor living conditions have raised fresh concerns over prisoners’ basic rights….reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh’s prison system is facing severe overcrowding and a growing healthcare

August 23, 2026

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Pakistan’s Economic Crisis Offers Stark Warning To Bangladesh

Pakistan’s prolonged economic struggles offer a cautionary lesson for Bangladesh as Islamabad grapples with debt, weak revenues and institutional weaknesses…reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan’s continuing economic difficulties offer a warning for

August 23, 2026

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BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Elected Bangladesh President

BNP nominee Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected Bangladesh’s 23rd President after defeating Oli Ahmed of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance….reports Asian Lite News Desk Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected

August 20, 2026

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Bangladesh: BNP Nominee Faces Jamaat Rival in Presidential Poll

Bangladesh has begun voting for its 23rd President, with BNP nominee Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir facing Oli Ahmed of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance….reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh began voting on Thursday

August 20, 2026

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India Promises Honourable Welcome If Bangladesh PM Rahman Visits

India’s envoy says Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman would receive an “honourable reception” if he visits New Delhi….reports Asian Lite News Desk Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has said Bangladesh Prime

August 19, 2026

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Bangladesh Sets Hasina Extradition Demand Ahead of Tarique Visit

Dhaka says talks remain ongoing after diplomatic tensions surrounding former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent public appearance in India….reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh and India have been in contact for several

August 17, 2026

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