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Farewell, my departed friends….
It was shocking and heartbreaking news, even for an emotionless creature like me. Within a few days, we have lost at least three AECian friends because of ailments. Their untimely demise was highlighted and mourned in the WhatsApp group (created…
Bangladesh to draft 2025–26 budget amid global conflict risks, focus on inflation and social protection
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh will frame its upcoming national budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year with the global war environment and rising geopolitical tensions firmly in mind, according to officials familiar with the discussions. Government policymakers say…
Energy, Power, and Venezuela
Oil, Geopolitics and the New Global Energy Transition “Energy has always been more than fuel. It is the hidden architecture of power.” Key Figures 303 billion barrels Venezuela holds the largest proven oil reserves in the world, representing roughly 17%…
A Candid Open Letter to the Left About Iran and Beyond.
Dear Colleagues and Comrades: Today the flyers and banners say “STOP THE WAR ON IRAN.” Two weeks ago they said, “STOP THE WAR ON VENEZUELA” or “STOP THE WAR ON CUBA” or “STOP THE WAR ON GAZA.” And of course we easily recall…
Joint Call from Conscientious Objectors and Draft Resisters in Turkey, Cyprus, Greece and Israel NO TO WAR IN IRAN
We, anti-war voices from Turkey, Cyprus, Greece and Israel, raise a common cry against the ongoing attacks in Iran and the expanding conflict. This cry is not for the power of states and armies, but for the freedom of peoples…
The 21st Joint Memorial Ceremony of Combatants for Peace and Parents Circle will be held on April 20
Despite the climate of strong tension and uncertainty in West Asia, the organizations Combatants for Peace and Parents Circle – Families Forum confirm that the 21st Joint Memorial Ceremony will take place as scheduled on April 20, 2026 at 20:30 (Jerusalem…
Signs of the Future: Building the Train Before the City Exists
Listen to the AI Brief Signs of the Future: Building the Train Before the | RSS.com We could argue that we are living in one of the most absurd moments in human history — a time when we – as…
The American-Israeli aggression against Iran, Realpolitik and world war
Although this war is a continuation of the previous imperialist policy, it also presents dangerous new developments. As usual, we are inundated with propaganda, disinformation and fake news while strict censorship of information prevails. The official narrative is nothing new:…
Direct Elections and Proposal for Increased Seats: A New Horizon for Women in Bangladesh Politics
by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) Discussions have commenced regarding the potential increase of reserved seats for women in Bangladesh’s National Parliament to 100, aiming to ensure effective participation and empowerment. Simultaneously, a proposal has been put forward for ‘direct elections’…
Middle East conflict disrupts Bangladesh garment exports to Europe
by Mohammed Kawser Ahamed (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s garment exporters are facing mounting disruption as the war in the Middle East begins to affect global transport routes, delaying shipments to Europe and raising fears of further pressure on the country’s key…
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