Bangladesh holds key local polls

Bangladeshis are voting for the first time after long time. Elections were banned after the political turmoil and to taste the mood of citizens army backed caretaker government is holding elections for local bodies. The government has also given indication of holding the...

Bangladesh-Corruption: Passport

"Corruption is a part of each and every Bangladeshi life. ""The presence of corruption has made us obtuse in recognizing corruption. We routinely take part in various forms of corruption. ""What do you do as a common-citizen trying to obtain a passport, which is your right...

Crackdown on internet users in Bangladesh

"RAB (Rapid Action Battalion) members assisted by BTRC (Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission) officials are conducting house-to-house searches in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet pinpointing each and every internet user with a fast connection. In an unprecedented...

Bangladesh under Emergency: Islamic Militants Might Have Free Run Amid Chaos

"After months of street violence, arson, widespread unrest and protest, Bangladesh President and Chief Advisor of caretaker government, Iajuddin Ahmed declared a state of emergency on January 11 (Thursday) and announced on national television that the 22 January vote was...