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 Before being arrested, a mob in Dhaka assaults former Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner Nurul Huda.

Bangladesh’s former Chief Election Commissioner, Nurul Huda, was assaulted by a mob at his Dhaka residence on Sunday and subsequently detained by police following a case filed by the BNP over alleged electoral irregularities during his tenure. Viral videos showed Huda being beaten with shoes before authorities intervened. This unprecedented arrest marks the first time a former CEC in Bangladesh has been detained over election-related issues. The interim government condemned the violence, urging citizens to uphold the rule of law and promising legal action against those involved in the attack.

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A delegation from the Bangladesh Army and Air Force is travelling to the UK to look for air defence equipment.

The Bangladesh Army is advancing its air defence ambitions by exploring new procurement avenues with the United Kingdom, following interest in Chinese-made surface-to-air missile systems. A high-level delegation led by Major General Mohammad Kamrul Hassan is attending the 19th Full Spectrum Air Defence Summit in London to address modern battlefield challenges and foster international collaboration. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Air Force has bolstered its surveillance capabilities with the recent commissioning of a state-of-the-art GM 403-M long-range radar, underscoring the nation’s commitment to robust, integrated air defence in response to evolving aerial threats.

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Officers from the US Army and Pacific Air Forces start travelling to Bangladesh for two joint drills.

Since June 20, a notable influx of US Army and Air Force personnel has arrived in Dhaka, later heading to Chittagong to participate in the planning conference for Operation Pacific Angel-25, set to commence on June 25. The arrival of these American officers—flying in from Qatar, Thailand, and other international destinations—has drawn close attention from the Bangladeshi security establishment, especially as plans for a “humanitarian corridor” to Myanmar’s Rakhine State remain on hold. Alongside Operation Pacific Angel, US defense personnel will also engage in Exercise Tiger Lighting-2025, focused on enhancing peacekeeping readiness and strengthening regional security cooperation between the US and Bangladesh. The exercises are being coordinated by the Bangladesh Army’s Armed Forces Division, highlighting growing military ties between the two nations.

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The absence of the Awami League in elections will exacerbate instability in Bangladesh 

The general election planned by the Yunus regime, in association with Bangladesh’s political parties, is unlikely to gain public trust or meet the accepted standards of a democratic process. With the Awami League—the nation’s largest political party—excluded from participation, the question of whether this election can truly be free and fair is at the forefront of both domestic and international concern. Observers warn that an election without the Awami League will lack legitimacy, invite instability, and fail to resolve the country’s deepening political crisis. The call for a credible, inclusive, and transparent election remains a critical demand for Bangladesh’s future.

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A retired major general from Bangladesh who is connected to the 2004 Chittagong arms haul case pays a discreet visit to Guangzhou.

Six months after his early release from a life sentence, former Bangladesh DGFI Director Major General (retd) Rezzakul Haider Chowdhury made a 12-day trip to Guangzhou, China, returning to Dhaka on June 18, 2025. Chowdhury, who was acquitted by the Bangladesh High Court in December 2024 for his role in the notorious 2004 Chittagong arms haul case, is now the focus of renewed speculation about his ongoing activities. The 2004 case involved the seizure of ten truckloads of arms, allegedly destined for Indian insurgents and traced to a Chinese state-controlled company. Bangladeshi intelligence agencies are investigating the purpose of Chowdhury’s recent visit, amid concerns about possible links to regional security dynamics.

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Free speech and expression are still suppressed by the Yunus-led interim government.

An alleged graft case filed by Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against a former vice-chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) and several others has reignited concerns over the Yunus-led interim regime’s ongoing efforts to stifle free speech and independent journalism. The accused, including prominent educationist Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, are charged with embezzlement and financial irregularities, charges they contest as politically motivated. Since taking power in August 2024, the interim government has been accused of widespread media repression—dismissing over a thousand journalists, forcibly taking over private TV channels, and canceling press accreditations. The International Federation of Journalists’ latest report highlights the mounting challenges faced by Bangladesh’s media, as the regime continues to project a reformist image while deepening its control over the press. The current political climate underscores the fragile state of press freedom and democratic institutions in Bangladesh.

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ICG recognizes that the government of Bangladesh is still interacting with the Arakan Army in Rakhine State, Myanmar.

The International Crisis Group has recommended that Bangladesh continue talks with the Arakan Army regarding informal cross-border assistance, calling it the most feasible option in the ongoing Rohingya crisis. The ICG’s latest report urges improved coordination between Bangladesh’s government and security forces to check the influence of armed Rohingya groups in refugee camps and prevent weapons inflow. It warns that further refugee flight could harm Dhaka’s relationship with the Arakan Army and fuel recruitment into armed factions. The report also stresses the need for sustained international humanitarian aid and cross-border trade to improve conditions in Rakhine, emphasizing that failure to act could worsen the crisis in the region.

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Three citizens of Bangladesh and a narcotics dealer are arrested  in Tripura.

In a determined effort to curb cross-border crimes, the Border Security Force (BSF) Tripura Frontier has recently apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals for illegal infiltration and an Indian drug peddler in possession of 48 kilograms of ganja. Additionally, BSF personnel seized 275 mobile phones valued at approximately Rs 65 lakhs during a special operation in Sepahijala district. These actions, carried out in coordination with local police and based on specific intelligence, underscore the BSF’s ongoing commitment to tackling smuggling, illegal infiltration, and other criminal activities along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura.

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According to reports, the British PM declines to meet with Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh.

In a notable diplomatic snub, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined to meet Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, during Yunus’s four-day visit to the UK. While Yunus did meet with UK National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell, speculation about a meeting with Starmer was dispelled as UK officials confirmed no such plans. The visit has sparked controversy, with large protests by the UK branch of Bangladesh’s Awami League accusing Yunus of undermining Bangladesh’s liberation legacy and demanding his prosecution. Demonstrators greeted Yunus with black flags, slogans, and even hurled shoes and eggs at his convoy. The Awami League’s UK branch also sent a letter to British authorities urging them not to recognize Yunus’s government, citing concerns over political repression and human rights abuses. The episode highlights ongoing tensions and divisions within Bangladeshi politics.

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Are the United States and Bangladesh looking into ways to swiftly sign two important defence agreements?

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Mohammad Yunus, is reportedly considering the formalization of two critical defence agreements with the United States: the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) and the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA). While the earlier proposal for a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar’s Rakhine State is no longer being pursued, these agreements are seen as pivotal for strengthening Bangladesh’s military logistics and intelligence-sharing capabilities. The draft forms of ACSA and GSOMIA were broadly agreed upon in March 2022. US officials have highlighted that these frameworks would support Bangladesh’s Forces Goal 2030 by enabling military modernization and improved interoperability with US forces, especially during joint humanitarian and security operations. However, the move could raise concerns among neighboring countries, particularly China—Bangladesh’s main supplier of military hardware—and potentially India, given the regional strategic implications. Bangladeshi officials assure that their armed forces are institutionally prepared for the responsibilities these agreements entail.

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Shuktara Foundation Completes First Phase of Winter Relief Distribution

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People affected by unrest in Manipur scuffle with security personnel as they try to return home.

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In a significant Dhalai district operation, Tripura Police confiscate 547 kilograms of suspected cannabis.

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The Assam Assembly approves a law giving tea workers land rights.

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A latecomer causes a protest at the Dhubri exam, and the candidate is disqualified in Assam.

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31 students are jailed as East Siang Police crack down on young drivers in Arunachal.

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Union Minister Jual Oram requests an NHIDCL report over the alternative Tripura highway’s “deplorable” state.

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More than 520 reserved teaching positions are open in colleges and universities in Assam.

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Due to Lapangap violence that killed a Karbi man, three people were arrested in Meghalaya.

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A bill to establish a “Satra Preservation and Development Commission” is introduced by Assam.

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The Awami League party has announced national demonstrations through November 30 in Bangladesh.

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TUISEN COMES ALIVE: ADVENT CHRISTMAS SPORTS TOURNAMENT CULMINATES WITH CULTURE, MUSIC AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT

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CONTRABAND SEIZED, TWO APPREHENDED: ASSAM RIFLES BUSTS ILLICIT CIGARETTE RACKET IN CACHAR

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ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES NARCOTICS WORTH HITS ₹12.5 CR

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ASSAM RIFLES HOLDS SECURITY MEETING WITH AT NGAMPABUNG IN PHERZAWL DISTRICT

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ASSAM RIFLES OBSERVES WORLD AIDS DAY AT NUMEROUS LOCATIONS IN MANIPUR