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Bangladesh at the UN: Call for Rohingya Crisis Resolution and Stronger Female Leadership in Peacekeeping

By G M Forhadul Mozumder (Dhaka Bureau) At a time when the world is grappling with unprecedented crises driven by war, conflict, climate disasters, and surging displacement, Bangladesh has delivered a powerful message in support of humanitarian values and sustainable peace on the global stage. Bangladesh’s active participation in the 2026 Humanitarian Affairs Segment of…
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Brahmaputra on the Brink: Climate Crisis Signals Severe Drought and Economic Instability in South Asia

By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) As the delicate balance between human civilization and nature rapidly unravels, the mighty Brahmaputra River– one of South Asia’s primary lifelines- is facing a catastrophic existential crisis due to climate change. Multiple recent scientific studies and international reports warn that the river’s water flow could decline drastically by the…
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Bangladesh Faces Do-or-Die Battle to Save Series as Australia Eyes Trophy; Will Liton Return?

By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) Chittagong’s Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium (Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium) is set to host a high-stakes showdown today as Bangladesh and Australia face off in the second match of their three-game T20 International series. While the mathematical equations differ for the two teams, the magnitude of the clash is…
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Peace as a Choice and Humanity’s Next Step

The Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), proclaimed on 14 March 2016 by the international peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), was created in response to a fundamental question facing humanity: if conflicts are unavoidable, must they always lead to war? The initiative emerged from the personal experience of…
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Sexual Violence Against Children in Warzones: UN Secretary-General’s Urgent Warning Shakes Global Conscience

By G M Forhadul Mozumder (Dhaka Bureau) As global wars, conflicts, and geopolitical tensions reach dangerous new heights, innocent children are becoming the most brutal and silent victims of warfare. In a powerful message marking the UN-declared International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres fiercely jarred the…
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Bangladeshi Deposits in Swiss Banks Surge Again: Has Money Laundering Really Slowed Down?

By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) The snow-covered vaults of Switzerland have long stood as an eternal symbol of global capitalism. Whenever stories of tax evasion, hidden wealth, or illicit financial flows emerge, the name of this European nation repeatedly takes center stage. Now, the latest annual report released by the Swiss National Bank (SNB)-…
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Tamim Stands by Behind-the-Scenes Heroes

BCB Raises Cleaners’ Wages and Ensures Financial Transparency By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) Since taking over as the President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Tamim Iqbal has drawn significant attention not only for on-field cricket developments but also for administrative reforms and humanitarian initiatives. In a fresh move, the country’s governing body for cricket…
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The Eurocrats Showed How Insecure They Are By Sanctioning “Sasha Meets Russia”

They couldn’t tolerate someone showing fellow Westerners that they’ve been lied to about Russia so they grossly overreacted, sanctioned her, and thus inadvertently turned her into a free speech martyr. The EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia surprisingly targeted Russian-American travel blogger Alexandra Jost, more popularly known as “Sasha Meets Russia”, who they accuse of “spreading Russian propaganda…
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The Philippines’ Department of Education and Jhpiego Equip Teachers with New Resource on HPV Vaccination and Cervical Cancer Prevention

Pasig City, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) recently held a hybrid orientation and consultation with representatives from various Central Office bureaus and all 18 regional offices, including the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, on the use of a new cervical cancer prevention and…
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New Signaling for South Korean Investment in Bangladesh: Strategic Partnership Roadmap Unveiled in Humayun Kabir-Kim Ji-joon Meeting

By G M Forhadul Mozumder (Dhaka Bureau) South Korea, a global technology and industrial powerhouse searching for new investment destinations in South Asia, has now set its strategic sights on Bangladesh. At this critical juncture of global supply chain diversification and shifting geopolitics, the relationship between the two nations is transcending traditional trade to forge…