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AI in Research: From Question to Publication
Reflections on the Plenary Session of RISE ICREATE 2026 (Series 2 of 4) By Genevieve B. Kupang, Binalonan, Pangasinan This is the 2nd in a series of four. Here is the link to the first series of RISE ICREATE 2026: The AI-Empowered…
Panda Power for Mental Health: Healthcare Professionals Anton Castillo and Lester Corre Trade Scrubs for Jerseys for Vancouver, BC’s Volleyball Community
by Maria Veronica “Vernie” G. Caparas On any given weekday, weeknight, or weekend in Vancouver’s gyms, parks, or seashores, the thump of volleyball shoes on hardwood or soft earth mingles with the kind of laughter that only comes from a…
Propagating a not-for-sale advertisement: The Assam Tribune’s way
by Nava Thakuria The readers of a venerated newspaper from Guwahati noticed an unusual, full front-page advertisement on 26 May 2026 stating that the English daily was not for sale. Grabbing the most important space for hard news (meant for…
Call for Unity Between Filmmakers and Women’s Organizations to Combat Online Misogyny and Violence
By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) As technology rapidly expands in Bangladesh, there is a corresponding rise in digital violence and hate speech directed at women. To address this crisis and build a discrimination-free society, experts have called for filmmakers and…
Fatigue in Eyes, Weight of Expectations on Shoulders: Tamim Iqbal Begins New Innings in Bangladesh Cricket
By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) After two years of intense uncertainty, institutional turmoil, and multifaceted controversies, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has finally secured a democratic and elected Board of Directors. In the official results announced at the Sher-e-Bangla National…
Tech-Driven Crimes on the Rise: Bangladesh Plagued by AI Misuse and Rumor Surge
By Halim Mohammad (Dhaka Bureau) The number of Artificial Intelligence (AI) users in Bangladesh is expanding at an exponential rate. However, running parallel to this rapid technological advancement, AI-driven criminal tendencies are also witnessing an alarming surge. While these tools…
Battle for the SAFF Throne: Bangladesh Eye Title Defense, India Desperate to Reclaim Lost Kingdom
By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) The grandest stage of South Asian women’s football is set for a clash of titans. After a decade-long hiatus, arch-rivals Bangladesh and India are ready to face off in the final of the SAFF Women’s…
The AI-Empowered Professional: Why the Same Tool Gives One Person Magic And Another, Mediocrity: Reflections on the Plenary Session of RISE ICREATE 2026
By Genevieve B. Kupang May 25, 2026, Binalonan, Pangasinan. There is a question that should unsettle every educator, researcher, and leader who has ever opened an AI tool with great expectations and walked away with something disappointingly generic: why does…
The Clash of Blue-White and Yellow-Green in the Land of Red and Green: A Unique Global Celebration of Football
By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) On the geographical map, the distance between Latin America and South Asia spans thousands of miles. However, whenever the FIFA World Cup arrives, Bangladesh- a riverine country in South Asia- defies this vast distance to…
Devarshi Narad Jayanti Lecture on Sunday, Journalist Nava Thakuria to be Awarded
Guwahati: Vishwa Samvad Kendra (VSK) Assam has organized the annual Devarshi Narad Jayanti lecture on Sunday (7 June 2026, program beginning at 10:30 am) at Sudarshanalay in the Barbori locality of the city. Nationally acclaimed news presenter and currently a…
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