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Are Ukraine and Gaza Situations Similar? Part 2
Read Part 1 here A short-term occupation for one and a longer-term one for the other In Ukraine, the popular uprising of 2013 and 2014 was facilitated by aid provided by the United States (tents, buses, food, entertainment). The coup…
Tagore in the Heartbeat of Bangladesh’s Soil and People
Grand Opening of the 37th National Rabindra Sangeet Festival By Sabrina Khan (Dhaka Bureau) Amidst a blend of melodic tunes, profound tributes, and emotional resonance, the ‘37th National Rabindra Sangeet Festival’ has commenced at the Liberation War Museum auditorium in…
Music Returns to Primary Education: The Elected Government’s New ‘Cluster’ Strategy
by Zahida Parvez Chhanda (Dhaka Bureau) A new horizon is opening for the artistic and mental development of children at the primary level in Bangladesh. After prolonged debate and administrative tension, the new government- which assumed power following the February…
DRU Completes Special Training to Combat Rumors and Misinformation
Journalism in the Age of AI By Sheikh Mohammed Arif (Dhaka Bureau) In a world grappling with the rapid spread of rumors, misinformation, and the rising threat of ‘deepfake’ videos, technical proficiency for journalists has become indispensable. To address these…
“Mamata’s Exit, Dhaka’s Dilemma: What Next for Bangladesh’s Foreign Policies towards India?”
Mamata Banerjee who was the former chief minister of West Bengal lost its reign of 15 years last fourth May,2026. There was a delicate balance between Bangladesh and West Bengal during Mamata’s regime. Mamata’s strong stance against communalism particularly played…
Transforming the Megacity: Dhaka on the Path to a Congestion-Free ‘People-Centric’ Urban Space
By Abu Hena Rasel (Dhaka Bureau) Dhaka, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, has long been synonymous with unbearable traffic congestion and a chaotic public transport system. However, the Bangladesh government has embarked on an ambitious…
CSOs challenge ADB’s energy pivot, citing safeguards failures and growing economic risks in Asia
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan – NGO Forum on ADB and its allies has called on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to steer away from risky energy development pathways that will deepen debt, fossil fuel dependence, nuclear risks and extractive harm, warning that…
Where the Stones Speak, the Flowers Delight and the Trees Protect
The 6th HLU Annual Conference Opens at National Chi Nan University, Series 2 of 9 Puli, Nantou, Taiwan · May 6, 2026 By: Genevieve Balance Kupang The Campus That Teaches Before the Conference Begins The campus of National Chi Nan…
Bangladesh Seeks Chinese Assistance in Teesta Mega-Plan
Bilateral Meeting Between Khalilur Rahman and Wang Yi Held in Beijing by Sheikh Mohammad Arif (Dhaka Bureau) In a move signaling a new equation in South Asian geopolitics and water management, Bangladesh has sought China’s active involvement and support for…
Bangladesh-US Relations: A New Equation of Economic Diversification and National Interest
Bangladesh, an emerging economic power in South Asia, is preparing to elevate its commercial and strategic relations with the United States to new heights. Following recent three-day bilateral talks held in Dhaka, it has become clear that Dhaka now seeks…
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