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Interpol Yet to Issue Red Notices Against Hasina and Allies
International Legal Frameworks Confronting Institutional Accountability By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) In the wake of Bangladesh’s historic political transition in August 2024, the primary aspirations of civil society and the administration have centered on establishing good governance and ensuring…
Charting the Course: A Zero Waste Framework for Islands
As rising temperatures threaten marine life, a new publication provides a framework for empowering isolated communities to fight climate change and plastic pollution Asia Pacific – 08 June 2026 – On World Oceans Day, as communities rally to protect our…
The Lost Bus of Humanity
China, the United States, Russia, India, and the long journey of the primitive being who learned to look at the stars “The problem is not that the bus is lost. The problem is that the passengers keep fighting over the…
Another football, another world are possible… and essential.
In just few days, football fans (and not just them) will have their eyes fixed on the events of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A tournament that will take place in the midst of a systemic crisis, also on a…
Republicans Want Cyanide Bombs on Public Lands?
Trump’s bombing of Iran, Venezuela, Iraq, Nigeria, Yemen, Caribbean boats, and Somalia (Council on Foreign Relations info) has torn to shreds his “political brand” opposing foreign military adventures, promising “no wars” in campaign speech after campaign speech after campaign speech.…
Delhi to Host BGB-BSF Meeting Tomorrow Amid Rising Border Tensions and Push-In Dispute
By Halim Mohammad (Dhaka Bureau) The longstanding diplomatic relations and border stability between India and Bangladesh are facing an unprecedented challenge. A sudden and widespread surge in forced push-in attempts into Bangladesh by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has triggered…
Osman Hadi Murder at the Center of Geopolitical Tensions: Mamata’s Remarks and Investigation Progress Unsettle Dhaka
By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) As the investigation into the murder of political activist Sharif Osman Hadi gains momentum, its geopolitical implications for South Asian regional politics are becoming increasingly evident. Recent comments by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata…
World Environment Day 2026: ‘The Earth is Sending Distress Signals,’ UN Issues Stark Warning to Tackle Climate Crisis
By GM Forhadul Mozumdar (Dhaka Bureau) The Earth is sending distress signals everywhere,’ warned UN Secretary-General António Guterres, issuing a powerful and definitive ultimatum to the global community on World Environment Day 2026. He explicitly stated that human civilization stands…
Humanitarian Crisis Looming as Bangladesh Thwarts Multiple BSF Pushback Attempts Along the Border
By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Tensions have flared significantly along the Bangladesh-India border following a series of coordinated pushback attempts by India’s Border Security Force (BSF). Dozens of individuals, including women and children, have been left stranded in the…
Citizens worldwide much wiser than their governments
A series of surveys documents that citizens want international cooperation, solidarity and peace – but their ‘democratic’ governments couldn’t care less An internationalist approach to global affairs could prove a winning political issue. Lawrence S. Wittner | June 2, 2026 –…
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