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Opposition Warns of Street Protests for Disrespecting People’s Mandate

by Zahida Parvez Chhanda (Dhaka Bureau) The opposition party staged a walkout from Parliament in protest against the government’s proposal for mere ‘amendments’ to the Constitution, ignoring the public referendum mandate for a complete ‘reform.’ Warning that the people’s mandate…

Groups call for just energy and waste solutions amid global crisis, mark “Kalbaryo ng Manggagawa at Maralitang Manilenyo”

Manila, Philippines — Environmental and urban poor rights groups renewed calls for a shift toward just, sustainable energy and waste solutions following a series of Lenten protest actions dubbed “Kalbaryo ng Manggagawa at Maralitang Manilenyo” held on March 28, 2026.…

A Peaceful, Non-violent Revolution to Oust a Dictator and Usher in Democracy is Indeed Possible

Filipinos Commemorate the EDSA PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION, Now in its 40th YEAR February 25, 2026. The day ends a 4-day commemoration of the Edsa People Power Revolution, the four days of peaceful rallies and social protests that ended the Marcos…

Bangladesh Goes to the Polls on 12 February, Ousted Hasina’s Awami League Absent 

Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority nation of over 170 million people, goes for a general election on 12 February 2026 to elect its 13th Jatiya Sansad in Dhaka. According to the Bangladesh Election Commission, 12,77,11,895 electorates are altogether eligible to vote, of…

Filipino-American Chantal Anicoche Remains Detained after the Recent Philippine Military Bombing in Occidental Mindoro

 Loved Ones and Advocates in the U.S. Demand Her Immediate Release Chantal Anicoche—a U.S. citizen and Filipino-American community leader from Maryland—remains detained by the Philippine military more than two weeks after her surfacing, despite no charges being filed against her.…

Bangladesh Elections: A Surge of Violence, Religious Cards and Waves of Promises

After more than a decade, the electoral landscape in Bangladesh has become vibrant as the nation prepares for a highly competitive election. Against the backdrop of a transformed political reality following the 2024 mass uprising, the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary…

The Tyrant’s Delusion: Hubris, Crisis, and the Fable That Foretells the Fall

In the volatile landscape of contemporary geopolitics, few arenas are as charged as Iran, a nation caught in the grip of severe internal unrest and external provocation. Waves of protest, driven by profound discontent with political oppression and economic despair,…

U.S. Power Grab in Venezuela

Trump’s New Year Resolutions – Invade, Imperialise, Impunity by Rachael Mellor The ongoing conflict between the USA and Venezuela escalated on January 3rd, 2026, after the U.S. military carried out ‘Operation Absolute Resolve‘, resulting in the abduction of Venezuelan president…

Why Will Hasina Not Tender an Apology to Hindus?!

Bangladesh, which recently witnessed turmoil following the demise of a young radical leader, Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, amid anti-India rhetoric, now gradually returns to normalcy, as the South Asian nation also prepares for its next general election scheduled for 12…

Unprecedented Decline in Bangladesh-India Diplomatic Ties

by Sheikh Arif (Dhaka Bureau) Diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India have reached an unprecedented decline. A culture of mutual blame- at both the public and diplomatic levels- has further chilled the relationship. The situation has escalated to the point…

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