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Landmark Election and Referendum in Bangladesh: Dawn of a New Era
by GM Forhadul Mojumder The voting for the 13th National Parliamentary Election in Bangladesh has concluded in a festive atmosphere, barring a few isolated incidents. Counting is currently underway. This marks the nation’s first major democratic exercise following the fall…
Ahead of 2026 Valentine’s Day, EcoWaste Coalition Cautions Men from Using Unregistered Sexual Enhancement Products
Group echoes public health warnings vs. unauthorized sexual performance enhancers 12 February 2026, Quezon City. Following the government’s public safety warning on the so-called love scams ahead of Valentine’s Day, the EcoWaste Coalition, for its part, alerted consumers, particularly men,…
Philippine Classic Novel Noli Me Tangere Set for Arabic Translation
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) reaffirmed its support for expanding access to Philippine historical literature and research. It joined the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad in signing a…
How Do We Make Life Meaningful?
In a series of articles, I have explored the question of “meaning of life”— and how different it is from simply chasing material goods. Let me approach the theme from another angle. We have become extremely rational about what we…
Laura Dogu and Washington’s Regime-Change Playbook: Nicaragua, Honduras, Venezuela
Laura Dogu, newly appointed US envoy to Venezuela, is described by the Los Angeles Times as an appropriate choice because she “navigated crises” in Nicaragua and Honduras during periods of “social and political volatility.” What the LA Times fails to…
Suffocating an Island: What the U.S. Blockade Is Doing to Cuba
Marta Jiménez, a hairdresser in Cuba’s eastern city of Holguín, covered her face with her hands and broke down crying when I asked her about Trump’s blockade of the island—especially now that the U.S. is choking off oil shipments. By…
Polls Open Today in Long-Awaited Election: A Major Test for Post-Hasina Democracy
The nation is set to participate in the much-anticipated 13th National Parliamentary Election today, amidst a festive atmosphere. This marks Bangladesh’s first democratic exercise since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year regime. Today, Thursday, nearly 130 million voters are exercising…
Siayan Leaders and Communities Join Forces to Tackle Poverty
Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte – Friends of Saint Mary MacKillop, Inc. (FSMMI), a Philippine-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering marginalized children and youth, has officially launched Phase 1 of its Zero Poverty PH 2030 program in Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte. As…
Bangladesh Election, Media’s Projection, Safety, Etcetera
As Bangladesh heads for the 13th Parliamentary election and the referendum on the July National Charter simultaneously on Thursday (12 February 2026), the interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus urged all participating candidates to rise above personal and party interests…
Love Should Not Be Toxic: Watch Out for Lead-Tainted Valentine’s Day Gift Items
Giving gifts on Valentine’s Day is a heartfelt way to show affection, but be mindful—some gift items may contain toxic chemicals, turning romance into a health risk. Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics issued a public warning about certain Valentine’s Day gift…
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