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By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has approved the emergency purchase of three cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from international suppliers at more than double the price paid only a few months ago, as concerns grow over energy…

Controversy Surrounding the mCash Deal in Bangladesh By Sheikh Mohammad Arif (Dhaka Bureau) Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has planned to sell nearly half of its stake in its Mobile Financial Service (MFS), ‘mCash’, to a little-known US-based firm. This move…

When I come to Cuba, I don’t like to stay in hotels because they’re too distant from the daily life of the people. I know it’s important to welcome and accommodate the now few tourists who come to the island,…

On 28 March, at 11 a.m. Brasília time, Multiconvergence of Global Networks (MRG) invites you to a meeting that reinforces multipolarity and mobilises multiple intelligences. In the presence of guests from the BRIC countries and returning to the essentials of…

A war with Iran could ripple far beyond the Middle East, testing energy systems, global markets, alliances, and human resilience. From immediate strikes to decades-long political, economic, and social transformations, the conflict exposes the fragility of international order and the…

This time during a meeting with all the USA Governors of the States bordering the Great Lakes to deal with the terrible on-slaught of the unfortunately introduced Asian Carp decimating the native fish population. Once again this supreme environmentalist Mr.…

Ofek Sinvani took part in the anti-war demonstration that took place in Tel Aviv a few days ago. We asked him a few questions about the situation and the actions of the pacifist and nonviolent civil society. Hi Ofek, you…

Image created with the support of Arena-AI. by Asif Showkat Kallol Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, on Tuesday launched a pilot social protection programme aimed at providing direct financial support to women-headed families, as the government seeks to expand welfare…

Wars often begin with small skirmishes, gradually escalate into larger confrontations, and eventually subside when diplomacy, exhaustion, or changing realities force the combatants to reconsider. History offers many examples of conflicts that followed this familiar pattern. The ongoing confrontation involving…

By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) The core theme of International Women’s Day 2026 was Rights, Justice, and Action.’ In alignment with this goal, a vibrant dialogue organized at the British Council in Dhaka showcased the dreams of Bangladesh’s youth- a…