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By Genevieve B. Kupang This is the 4th of a series of 9 articles regarding the 6th Hanseatic League of Universities (HLU) Annual Conference.  May 6, 2026, Puli, Nantou County, Taiwan. At the heart of the conference’s forward-looking conversations was a…

by Abu Hena Rasel (Dhaka Bureau) In an unprecedented move in the history of Bangladesh’s law enforcement, the scheduled ceremony for the prestigious ‘Bangladesh Police Medal’ (BPM) and ‘President Police Medal’ (PPM) was postponed on the opening day of Police…

By Genevieve B. Kupang May 6, 2026, Puli, Nantou County, Taiwan. The heavens opened gently on May 6, 2026, the first morning of the 6th HLU Annual Conference, greeting delegates with more than a drizzle as they arrived at National Chi…

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) The devastating measles outbreak spreading across the country is highlighting the fragility of Bangladesh’s healthcare system and the failure of its vaccination programs. Since last March, at least 352 children have died, and the…

AN INVITATION TO JOIN  Today, the world is facing a multitude of overlapping and mutually reinforcing crises – an increase in militarization, new wars and violent conflicts, the continuation of long-standing disputes, the climate crisis, growing social and economic inequalities,…

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…

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…

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…

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and domestic legal challenges, the Government of Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to bilateral trade agreements with the United States. Trade Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir emphasized that international state-level treaties…

The Grainery of Bangladesh at Climate Risk by Saifunnahar Sumi (Dhaka Bureau) The Government of Bangladesh has stepped forward to support the people of the Haor region, known as one of the country’s primary granaries, which has been severely impacted…