Cybercrime in the country has risen by nearly 12% over the past year, according to a recent survey conducted by the organization Cyber Crime Awareness. Over the last five years, approximately 200,000 victims have reported incidents on various platforms.

The survey reveals that 80% of the victims are between 18 and 30 years old, and 60% are women. It also highlights the misuse of social media for political and religious agendas, contributing to cybercrime. Alarmingly, only 12% of victims have formally filed complaints.

Experts point to emerging technologies like AI and deepfakes as key drivers behind the increase in cybercrime. They stress that cyber security is an integral part of national security. To raise public awareness, Cyber Crime Awareness announced a month-long campaign aimed at promoting safe online practices.

A survey by Sujan reveals that 71% of respondents support allocating upper house seats through a proportional representation (PR) system.
Conducted between May and July 2025, the survey gathered opinions from 1,373 people and included 15 civic dialogues.
Key findings:

69% favor a bicameral legislature.

87% support separating the roles of Prime Minister, party chief, and Leader of the House.

63% favor a rotating quota for women in the lower house; 69% support reserving 30 seats for women in the upper house.

86% want a Deputy Speaker from the opposition in the lower house; 82% want the same in the upper house.

87% agree that the Election Commission’s approval should be mandatory for any executive action that could influence voting during elections.

86% favor the EC issuing a certificate on election fairness within 48 hours of polls.

88% support revoking candidacy or results if candidates submit false financial statements.

92% believe convicted criminals, identified extortionists, and corrupt individuals should be barred from party membership.

A joint survey by BIGD and Voice for Reform shows that 48.5% of voters remain undecided about participating in the upcoming national election—up from 38% in the previous survey.
Findings reveal that 51% want major reforms before elections, 17% want some reforms, while 14% support elections without reforms. BNP has support from 12% of respondents, Jamaat-e-Islami 10.4%, NCP 2.8%, and Awami League 7.3%—down from 8.9%.
While 70% believe the next election will be free and fair, law and order, judicial reform, anti-corruption measures, and economic development remain top voter priorities. Respondents rated the government’s performance at 63 out of 100, down from 68 in October.

A new BIGD survey reveals that 80% of Bangladeshis are concerned about rising mob violence since the recent mass uprising. Concerns over women’s safety stand at 56%, nighttime travel safety at 61%, and street harassment related to clothing at 67%.
The survey also gathered public opinion on the interim government’s performance, reform expectations, and political party support ahead of the national elections.

A growing number of young people globally, including in Bangladesh, are losing interest in marriage and parenthood due to career pressures, financial instability, and the desire for personal freedom. According to a recent UNFPA and YouGov survey revealed during the 2025 World Population Day observance, 40% of youth no longer desire children, and 18% lack access to family planning services. Health Adviser Noorjahan Begum and other speakers called for youth empowerment, improved education, gender equality, and awareness. Experts also forecast that the global population may begin to decline by 2098.

A February survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reveals that just 27.24% of citizens feel they can openly express their opinions about government activities. The survey shows 27.87% of urban residents and 26.94% of rural residents believe they have this freedom regarding political issues. Gender-wise, 31.86% of men feel they have the liberty to voice opinions on government actions, compared to only 23.02% of women. Additionally, only 21.19% of citizens believe they have influence over political processes, with 26.55% of men and 17.81% of women sharing this view.

A new survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute, titled The Israeli Society Index, reveals that 60% of Israelis agree—albeit cautiously—that the country may be heading toward civil war.

The study also found that food insecurity is now affecting around 1.5 million Israeli settlers. The warning echoes earlier concerns raised by former Israeli Supreme Court President Aharon Barak, who had cautioned about the growing risk of internal conflict. While 27% of respondents agreed with Barak and said his warning was accurate, 33% felt his comments were somewhat exaggerated but still acknowledged the potential danger. Only 16% of Jewish respondents believe there is no risk of civil war in Israel. Meanwhile, 51% of voters said there should be no political interference in the dismissal of the intelligence chief.

A recent survey reveals that 69% of Israelis support a ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Meanwhile, 21% oppose the deal. Among coalition voters, 54% favor a ceasefire, while 32% oppose it. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long rejected proposals linking hostage release with ending the war, insisting that Hamas must be removed from power to prevent future threats.

On Saturday, The Daily Star presented the results of a recent survey. The survey, conducted from February 19 to March 3 across 64 districts of the country’s eight divisions, involved 10,696 participants. It revealed that if elections were held now, BNP would receive 41.7% of the votes, Jamaat-e-Islami would get 31.6%, Awami League would get 13.9%, and the NCPI would get 5.1%. 58% of voters want elections by 2025, with 31% preferring elections by June and 26% by December. About 11% believe political reforms are necessary before the election, while 5.3% support constitutional amendments.

A recent Gallup poll reveals that fewer than half of Americans express sympathy for Israel, while 33% sympathize with Palestinians—the highest recorded support for them so far. Among Democrats, 59% show more sympathy toward Palestinians, whereas only 21% favor Israelis. Though traditionally, Americans have leaned more toward Israel in Middle Eastern affairs, this marks the lowest level of support for Israel in Gallup’s 25-year annual tracking survey on world affairs.

A new survey published on Wednesday reveals that if elections were held today, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett would secure a sweeping victory, while Netanyahu’s ruling coalition would suffer a significant setback.

According to the poll, the Likud party would win 24 seats, Bennett’s party 24, Yesh Atid 11, The Democrats 10, National Unity 9, Shas 9, United Torah Judaism 8, Yisrael Beiteinu 8, Otzma Yehudit 7, Hadash-Ta’al 5, Ra’am 5, and the Religious Zionist Party 4.

In the race for prime minister, 36% of respondents favored Bennett, while 34% supported Netanyahu. The survey also indicates that Netanyahu’s coalition would secure only 48 seats in the 120-member Knesset, a decline from 51 seats in the previous poll.

While authoritarian regimes gain strength globally, Bangladesh has emerged as one of the few nations that have successfully resisted fascist rule. In 2024, Bangladesh was listed among the four most improved countries in the Freedom Index, along with Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Syria. According to a report by a Washington-based research institute, Bangladesh’s freedom score rose from 40 in 2023 to 45 in 2025 on a scale of 100. However, despite this progress, the country remains classified as “partially free” in terms of political rights and civil liberties.

In February 2025, India Today conducted an opinion survey across eight northeastern states of India. The survey, titled India Today Mode of the Northeast, asked citizens their opinions on the Indian government’s decision to shelter Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The survey presented three main options. 23% of respondents expressed support for the notion that “Sheikh Hasina is an ally of India, and it is appropriate to shelter her.” On the contrary, 37.6% opposed it. A significant 55% of respondents stated, “In the current situation, to advance India’s relations with Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina should be sent back.” Meanwhile, 21.1% opposed this viewpoint. Only 16% of those surveyed suggested, “Sheikh Hasina should not be sent back to Bangladesh, but could be asked to go to another country,” while 29.1% disagreed.