A UN investigation into year's deadly student-led protests in Bangladesh found that up to 13% of the victims were children, with most deaths likely caused by security forces.

The United Nations will cut food rations to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from $12.50 to $6 per month next month after failing to find funds, an official said, raising fears among aid workers of rising hunger in the world’s largest refugee settlement.

A United Nations investigation released this month into last year’s deadly student-led protests in Bangladesh found that up to 13% of the victims were children, with most deaths likely caused by security forces.

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has highlighted food safety-related work in several countries. A food control system

The United Nations warned the Bangladesh army against participating in violence during 2024 student protests. This led to significant political changes, including the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

UN warned Bangladesh Army against violence during 2024 student protests, leading to ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The United Nations had warned the Bangladesh Army that if they got involved in the July movement, they could lose their ability to participate in peacekeeping missions, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk.

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, also known as Students Against Discrimination (SAD), led mass protests for weeks, ultimately leading to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5 last year.

Adolescent girls in Bangladesh continue to face challenges, particularly in child marriage and gender disparities

Dhaka: Bangladesh still faces significant challenges, including high rates of child marriage, gender inequality, violence, and limited opportunities for girls, according to a recent global report. Titled Girl Goals: What has changed for girls?