Bangladesh’s growth was built on millions of workers, yet dignity and security remain fragile. The question is no longer if reform is needed, but whether the country will treat workers as partners, no …
Bangladesh bans IPL broadcasts after star cricketer gets dropped
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was caught in a diplomatic crisis between India and Bangladesh after his Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team dropped a Bangladeshi player it had recently signed amid …
Hindu Man Dies After Jumping Into Pond To Escape Mob In Bangladesh’s Naogaon
A Hindu man in Bangladesh died after jumping into a water body while attempting to escape a mob that was chasing him over an allegation of theft, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place in …
What is the ‘Jizya’ tax that was cited before a Hindu man’s killing in Bangladesh
A killing in Bangladesh has drawn attention to a word most people only encounter in history books. After the death of a Hindu shopkeeper, his friends and family said he had been threatened with …
Hindu Man Dies After Jumping Into Canal While Fleeing Mob In Bangladesh
Recent incidents include the murders of a Hindu businessman and a shop owner. A council reports 51 targeted incidents in December, including 10 murders, raising concerns about intimidation before …
‘Play in India or forfeit points’: ICC tells BCB after Bangladesh’s request to move their T20 World Cup games
Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 is in doubts after the ICC reportedly told the BCB to play in India or risk forfeiting points. BCB had requested the ICC to move their World Cup …
Another Hindu man, Mani Chakraborty, killed in Bangladesh; sixth murder in under three weeks
A Hindu grocery trader was murdered at a busy market in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district, marking the sixth fatal attack on the minority community in just 18 days and deepening fears over their safety.
Five stories that moved Bangladesh’s economy last week
The Star Business pages of The Daily Star spotlighted a series of significant economic developments last week. Among them, five stood out for their impact and relevance—ranging from trade frictions …
Hindu killings pile up in Bangladesh: Journalist Rana Bairagi shot dead in public
The incident comes amid intensified scrutiny of Bangladesh’s deteriorating law and order situation ahead of crucial national elections and drawing sharp criticism of the interim government led by …
T20 World Cup cricket: Why Bangladesh won’t travel to India
A month before the tournament begins, Bangladesh have said they will not play T20 World Cup matches in India. The decision comes on the back of political and sporting tensions between the countries.