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At the Dhaka airport, a human trafficking attempt was stopped; two Chinese and one Bangladeshi were detained.
Security personnel at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport arrested three individuals, including two Chinese nationals, in connection with an attempted human trafficking operation involving a young Bangladeshi woman. Acting on a tip-off from the victim, authorities swiftly apprehended the suspects, uncovering evidence of a broader trafficking network. Investigators found that one suspect had posed as a prospective groom, using financial incentives and threats to manipulate the victim. A fraudulent passport and travel arrangements were made for her to be sent to China, but she was rescued just before departure. Law enforcement officials continue to crack down on trafficking rings exploiting vulnerable women.
Shafiqur Rahman, the leader of Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami, would depart for Doha tomorrow.
The stalled humanitarian corridor linking Bangladesh and Myanmar’s Rakhine State remains a controversial geopolitical issue. Strong opposition from the Bangladesh Army and political parties like the BNP has intensified concerns over security risks and regional stability.
Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman recently visited Doha, Qatar, reportedly to invite Qatar Amir Tamim bin Hamad Khalifa Al Thani’s daughter to visit a Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar. However, sources suggest he may have also met U.S. officials to discuss the stalled corridor proposal. Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman is also headed to Doha, though details of his visit remain unclear.
The Bangladesh Army has voiced concerns over the corridor’s potential to empower non-state armed groups like the Arakan Army, leading to heightened political and security challenges.
As the Army restates its stance on the “humanitarian corridor” and sovereignty, Bangladesh’s NSA Khalilur Rahman is in Doha.
“Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman quietly left Dhaka for an official visit to Doha amid controversy over the proposed humanitarian corridor to Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Army reaffirmed its commitment to national sovereignty and border security, emphasizing its role in maintaining stability. Colonel Mohammad Shafiqul Islam stated the Army would not support any decisions endangering national security, including foreign involvement in developing the Lalmonirhat air base. The visit coincides with escalating political concerns, as BNP continues to oppose the humanitarian corridor and calls for Khalilur Rahman’s removal as NSA.”
Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin is prohibited from leaving his post by the Yunus administration.
The Mohammad Yunus-led interim regime in Bangladesh has restrained Mohammad Jashim Uddin from fully stepping down after he opposed the proposed humanitarian corridor aiding Myanmar’s Arakan Army. His stance led to diplomatic fallout, including the expulsion of Bangladesh’s Defence Attaché in Yangon. The government also recalled Shabab Bin Ahmed from The Hague, reportedly over his social media comments supporting Jashim Uddin’s position.
A serious betrayal: The BDR mutineers’ release is a disrespect to the fallen soldiers of the Bangladesh Army.
On May 15, 27 former Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) members walked free from Kashimpur jails in Gazipur, securing bail in a case linked to the 2009 Pilkhana mutiny. The revolt, which left 74 people dead, including 57 army officers, remains one of Bangladesh’s darkest chapters.
The judiciary’s decision to grant bail has sparked concerns over justice and institutional integrity, with critics calling it a betrayal of the Bangladesh Army’s fallen officers. The release raises questions about political expediency and historical accountability, as families of the victims continue to seek closure.
No bloodied hallway, Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman, the head of the Bangladesh Army, warns the Yunus-led interim government.
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman firmly rejected the proposal for a humanitarian corridor on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, citing sovereignty concerns. Addressing officers in Dhaka, he criticized the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government for keeping the armed forces uninformed on key decisions.
National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman denied discussing the corridor, despite previous statements linking it to Rohingya repatriation and aid to Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Gen Zaman also stressed that elections must be held by December, and warned against mob violence and lawlessness.
The officer corps largely backed Gen Zaman, signaling strong military opposition to the interim government’s handling of the issue.
Supporters of the Awami League gather at the UN to call for lifting Bangladesh’s party prohibition.
Bangladeshi expatriates gathered outside the United Nations headquarters to protest the recent ban on the Awami League, urging international intervention to restore democratic governance in Bangladesh. Led by the USA chapter of the Awami League, the demonstration condemned the interim government of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, alleging authoritarian rule and suppression of political opposition. Protesters argued that the ban was unjustified and called on the UN and U.S. government to pressure Bangladeshi authorities to reinstate the Awami League and allow free elections. The Bangladesh Election Commission’s suspension of the party’s registration has intensified concerns over political freedom in the country.
It is a grave error to ban the Awami League.
The banning of the Awami League in Bangladesh poses a severe threat to the country’s democratic framework and regional stability. As a party instrumental in the nation’s liberation and economic progress, its removal would dismantle multiparty democracy, trigger unrest, and disrupt Bangladesh’s crucial relationship with India. The move risks unsettling investor confidence, bolstering anti-India forces, and weakening regional cooperation. In a volatile geopolitical landscape, dialogue—not suppression—must guide Bangladesh’s political future.”
Bangladeshi Woman Caught Entering India Illegally for Marriage, Indian Husband and Two Agents Arrested
A Bangladeshi woman who illegally entered India to marry her Facebook partner was arrested in Dholai, Assam, alongside her Indian husband and two local agents accused of aiding her cross-border entry. Authorities have initiated legal proceedings under the Foreigners Act and human trafficking laws.
