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Bangladesh Hindus Face Brutality: 2,400 Attacks post ouster of Sheikh Hasina mostly between August 4-20, 2024
Organiser Weekly
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Described by human rights defenders as one of the worst episodes of targeted communal violence in Bangladesh since 1971, the Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has released an explosive report documenting 2,442 incidents of violence against...
Bangladeshi rap, memes helped oust Hasina — now they’re reshaping politics
Al Jazeera
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July 11, 2025
Dhaka, Bangladesh — On July 16, 2024, as security forces launched a brutal crackdown on student protesters campaigning against then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s increasingly authoritarian government, Bangladeshi rapper Muhammad Shezan released a...
Study links surge in lightning disasters in Bangladesh to transboundary air pollution
Mongabay
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July 11, 2025
Air pollution — especially from transboundary dust and sulfate particles — is intensifying lightning activity in Bangladesh, particularly during the pre-monsoon season. Studies show that these pollutants, mostly coming in from northern and western...
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina indicted for crimes against humanity over student massacre
The Maravi Post
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July 11, 2025
In a dramatic development shaking the political foundations of Bangladesh, a special tribunal has officially indicted ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The indictment follows the tribunal’s acceptance of charges linking Hasina to crimes against...
Dhaka’s rooftops could feed the city, but law keeps getting in the way
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
Deep in the heart of Dhaka, where multistorey complexes rise like concrete forests and parks are a luxury, a quiet revolution is taking root: rooftop farming. This is more than just an attractive concept or a design feature—it is a green,...
Will BCCI Skip ACC Meeting In Dhaka Over Political Tensions As Asia Cup 2025 Hangs In The Balance?
News24
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July 11, 2025
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stated that it will not send delegates to the coming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting if it happens in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 24. This is a result of disputes over the political climate...
Calcutta HC Seeks Report From Union Home Ministry On Charges Of Migrant Workers From Bengal In Delhi Being Deported To Dhaka
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Friday, directed the Union Home Ministry to submit to the court a report on allegations that some migrant workers from West Bengal residing in New Delhi have...
General : Bangladesh Gains China, Canada Backing On Investment, Humanitarian Aid
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- China and Canada have expressed interest in strengthening cooperation with Bangladesh in trade, investment and humanitarian aid, particularly in supporting the displaced Rohingya...
Ever in India’s shadow, Bangladesh needs to define its own energy path
BNE Intellinews
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As a country Bangladesh is at an energy crossroads. Following decades of natural‑gas dominance, its energy planners are charting a course towards a diversified portfolio, including nuclear power-use, LNG, coal-fired generation, and a nascent but...
A-List: Bangladesh 2025
Law.asia
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July 10, 2025
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top lawyers in the country. Byung Jin Park and Miran Lim report View the A-List Bangladesh is the eighth-most populous country in the world, and fifth in Asia. With...
Bangladesh tribunal indicts ousted PM Sheikh Hasina for ‘crimes against humanity’
The Independent
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July 10, 2025
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Scientists have ‘grim outlook’ on Doomsday Glacier as main countries at risk if it collapses revealed
LAD Bible
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Scientists are worried about the fate of one of the most important glaciers in the world, because if it collapses it'll have a catastrophic effect on nations around the globe. Rising global temperatures are resulting in glaciers melting at an...
How ‘hidden’ Chinese research ships are snooping near Indian waters
The Times of India
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Chinese ship was active for several days near Indian waters and attempted to hide its presence by switching off Automatic Identification System, says French satellite firmA French maritime intelligence company, which uses satellites to track ships...
‘Jica remains committed to Bangladesh’s development despite global crisis’
The Business Standard
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July 11, 2025
Jica's Executive Senior Vice President Miyazaki Katsura visited Bangladesh recently. During her trip, she sat down with The Business Standard for an exclusive interview on 1 July at Jica'sDhaka office. The interview was conducted jointly by TBS...
Dhaka’s drains, dengue, and denial
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
What is the capital of Bangladesh known for? Ask this question on a dry winter morning, and you will hear a chorus: "Biryani!" "Traffic!" "Overpopulation!"—with someone perhaps adding "resilience" as a compliment or a curse. But ask the same...
Bangladesh tribunal indicts ex-PM Hasina over protester deaths
Al Jazeera
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July 10, 2025
Deposed prime minister and others are indicted for crimes against humanity, with trial set for August. Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has indicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two senior officials over alleged crimes...
Bangladesh Confirms Chikungunya Outbreak in Dhaka
Precision Vaccinations
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(Vax-Before-Travel News)The reappearance of 138 chikungunya cases in the People's Republic of Bangladesh in 2024 after a 7-year absence indicated the potential for larger outbreaks in the future. In June 2025, the Institute of Epidemiology,...
China, Canada commit to deeper engagement with Bangladesh on trade, humanitarian assistance
The Business Standard
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July 10, 2025
China and Canada have expressed strong interest in enhancing cooperation with Bangladesh in areas of trade diversification, investment, and humanitarian assistance, particularly in support of the Rohingya community. The commitments were made...
How Tasmit Arny created a heritage‑rooted jersey for Bangladesh Women’s Football team
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
When Tasmit Afiyat Arny was approached by the Bangladesh Football Federation to design the women's team jersey, she saw it as more than a design project; it was a chance to tell a story. As founder of Stride and a designer known for blending...
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Indicted Over Protester Deaths
OCCRP
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July 10, 2025
The Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) indicted the ousted prime minister, who has been living in self-exile in India since her removal from office in August 2024, alongside two senior officials: former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan...