Bangladesh Leader Motaleb Shikder Shot in Khulna

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

International

A senior political leader in Bangladesh was injured after being shot in Khulna on December 22, adding to growing concerns over political violence amid ongoing unrest in the country. Shooting Incident in Khulna Muhammad Motaleb Shikder, a leader of the National Citizen Party, was shot by

International

UN Rights Chief Urges End to Violence in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has urged people in Bangladesh to refrain from violence and revenge attacks following recent unrest triggered by the death of a prominent protest leader. Türk said on Friday that retaliation and revenge would only deepen divisions in the country and harm the rights of all […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Bollywood Celebrities’ Virtue Signalling and the Hypocrisy Problem

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

Celebrities in India have discovered a convenient shortcut to relevance. When the scripts slow down and the spotlight dims, they reach for moral philosophy. The latest exhibit is actor Radhika Apte, who recently expressed discomfort with violence in cinema and linked it to her inability to bring a child into today’s world. On the surface, […]

International

Starmer Slams Musk’s “Fight or Die” London Speech

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called Elon Musk’s recent remarks at a far-right, anti-immigration rally in London “dangerous and inflammatory”. Musk addressed the crowd virtually, telling them “violence is coming to you” and saying “you either fight back or you die.” Rally Context The event, known as the “Unite the Kingdom” demonstration,

International

US to Deny Visas for Celebrating Kirk’s Assassination

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the administration will deny or revoke visas for foreigners who publicly celebrate or glorify the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist. He emphasized that such behaviour is unacceptable and incompatible with US values. Supporting Statement by Deputy Secretary Earlier, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau

National

Priyanka Gandhi Criticizes Modi Before Manipur Visit

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting Manipur only after two years since violence erupted in the state. She said it was disheartening that many lives were lost and the crisis dragged on before the Prime Minister considered a visit worthwhile. Remarks at Tribute Event Speaking at an event in […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Hashtags to Handcuffs: Time for MHA to Act Against Violent Provocations

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The recent wave of Gen Z protests in Nepal should serve as a sobering warning for India. What began as a movement for accountability and transparency quickly descended into mob violence, arson, and even the killing of politicians’ family members. Houses were torched, public property was destroyed, and the democratic space for dissent was hijacked […]

International

Sectarian Clashes Kill Dozens In Syria’s Sweida

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

At least 30 people have been killed and over 100 injured in violent sectarian clashes in Sweida, a city in southern Syria. The fighting broke out between members of the Druze community and Sunni Bedouin tribes, leading to one of the deadliest escalations in the region this year. Tensions Sparked By Abduction Incident The violence […]