- Body of slain Chabad rabbi found in UAE; Israel condemns ‘antisemitic act of terror’ – The Times of Israel
- Bangladesh seeks review of power deals by Sheikh Hasina, including one with Adani Group – Hindustan Times
- From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, here’s what was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks – The Conversation
- World agrees to climate deal on financial aid for developing countries after summit nearly implodes – CNN
- Moody’s Cuts Bangladesh Further Into Junk on Political Risks – Bloomberg
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Bangladesh seeks review of power deals by Sheikh Hasina, including one with Adani Group – Hindustan Times
Bangladesh seeks review of power deals by Sheikh Hasina, including one with Adani Group Hindustan Times Bangladesh seeks to review major energy projects, including one with Adani Group Deccan Herald More Trouble For Gautam Adani? Bangladesh Seeks To Review Major Energy Projects Including One With Adani Gr… Zee News Power review committee for hiring reputed int’l law firm Jagonews24…
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Moody’s Cuts Bangladesh Further Into Junk on Political Risks – Bloomberg
Moody’s Cuts Bangladesh Further Into Junk on Political Risks Bloomberg
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International Spotlight on Bangladesh as Rohingya Leader’s Case Heads to the UN – The Diplomat
International Spotlight on Bangladesh as Rohingya Leader’s Case Heads to the UN The Diplomat
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Do Bangladesh have a plan to find their next Test batting star? – ESPNcricinfo
Do Bangladesh have a plan to find their next Test batting star? ESPNcricinfo
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Bangladesh’s Second Independence: Youth-Led Movement Reshapes the Nation
Dhaka, Bangladesh — The bustling capital of Bangladesh has transformed into an unexpected canvas of political expression. Dhaka’s streets, once drab with unremarkable concrete, now burst with vivid murals celebrating the student-led movement that ousted long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed in August. Caricatures depict Hasina as a devilish figure, while slogans champion youth as…
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Bangladesh’s $17 Billion Bank Scandal: The Fall of Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka, Bangladesh — In the wake of Sheikh Hasina’s abrupt departure from power and subsequent exile in August, Bangladesh finds itself embroiled in a scandal of unprecedented proportions. Accusations of widespread corruption under her administration have come to light, including a staggering claim that $17 billion was siphoned from the country’s banking sector during her…
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Bangladesh Tribunal Pushes Investigation of Former PM Sheikh Hasina and Allies
International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka has granted investigators a one-month deadline to complete a probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her associates, who face charges of crimes against humanity following a deadly mass uprising earlier this year. Judge Golam Mortuza Majumdar, leading a three-member tribunal, set December 17 as the final date for…
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Bangladesh Faces Deadly Dengue Outbreak: Climate Change Fuels Surge in Cases
Dhaka, November 19, 2024 — Bangladesh is grappling with one of its worst dengue outbreaks in history, with at least 407 deaths and 78,595 hospital admissions reported so far this year, according to official data. Health authorities are treating 4,173 patients, with 1,835 in the capital Dhaka, and 2,338 elsewhere across the country. The unrelenting…
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Muhammad Yunus Calls for Patience as Bangladesh Prepares for Reform and Elections
Dhaka, November 19, 2024—Interim leader Muhammad Yunus marked 100 days in office with a televised address, appealing to the nation for patience as his administration works to implement sweeping electoral and institutional reforms. The Nobel laureate, tasked with leading Bangladesh’s transitional government after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in August, pledged to deliver…
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Bangladesh’s Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Demands Action, Not Negotiation, on Climate Crisis
Bangladesh’s interim leader, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has called for a radical shift in approach to global climate talks, urging wealthier nations to cease negotiations and instead take immediate responsibility for ir role in the climate crisis. Speaking from Baku, Azerbaijan, Yunus framed the issue as a matter of justice, emphasizing that the country most…
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Bangladesh Tribunal Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Over Protest Deaths
In a historic move, a special tribunal in Bangladesh has formally requested Interpol to issue a red notice for the arrest of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following her departure from the country amid allegations of responsibility for hundreds of protester deaths. This development comes three months after a mass uprising against Hasina’s government, which…
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Bangladesh’s Interim Government Faces Backlash Amid Rising Worker Protests and Economic Demands
Dhaka, November 12, 2024 — Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is facing increasing challenges as large-scale protests from various social sectors, particularly among rural electrification workers and garment employees, gain momentum. This backlash comes amid concerns within the government over the potential resurgence of influence from the recently ousted Awami League…
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Bangladesh Under Pressure as Indian Energy Giants Demand Payment, High Court Launches Review of Power Contracts
Amid mounting debts to Indian energy companies, Bangladesh faces increasing pressure to clear overdue payments to Adani Power and suppliers, fueling tensions as Dhaka grapples with its tight foreign reserve situation. In a recent move, Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) issued a $173 million Letter of Credit (LC) to Adani Power, responding to the company’s…
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Hasina’s Trump Poster Plot: Indian Media Fuels False Narrative in Bangladesh Protests
Bangladesh’s ex-Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina—now in exile in India—has reportedly called on her supporters to stage protests on November 10, 2024, carrying placards of Donald Trump, the U.S. president-elect, alongside American flags. This move is believed to be part of her broader strategy to escalate tensions and challenge the interim government. Supporters of Sheikh Hasina…
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Bangladesh Seeks Extradition of Two Businessmen from Malaysia in Labor Trafficking and Money Laundering Investigation
In a significant move to address ongoing issues in migrant labor recruitment, Bangladeshi authorities have formally requested Malaysia to arrest and extradite two businessmen implicated in alleged money laundering, extortion, and trafficking of Bangladeshi migrant workers. Two men, Aminul Islam, and Ruhul Amin, are accused of orchestrating a system that exploited Bangladeshi workers heading to…
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Japan election: Ruling LDP to fall short of majority – exit poll – BBC.com
Japan election: Ruling LDP to fall short of majority – exit poll BBC.com Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority The New York Times A Disastrous Poll Puts Japan Politics on Shaky Path Bloomberg Japan’s ruling coalition loses majority, election outcome in balance South China Morning Post
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Pompeii archaeologists discover ancient tiny house with elaborate frescoes – CBS News
Pompeii archaeologists discover ancient tiny house with elaborate frescoes CBS News Ancient Pompeii’s sexy secrets revealed as raunchy painting discovered after 2,000 years Daily Star Ancient Pompeii site uncovers tiny house with exquisite frescoes Reuters
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Georgian election: Pro-EU opposition says vote stolen as ruling party claims victory – BBC.com
Georgian election: Pro-EU opposition says vote stolen as ruling party claims victory BBC.com Another domino falls to Vladimir Putin after Georgia’s tense election The Economist Georgia president calls for protests as opposition cries foul over election POLITICO Europe Georgia’s PM hails ‘landslide’ vote condemned as rigged by president BBC.com Georgian ruling party wins disputed election, near-complete results show CNBC
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Georgia’s Ruling Party Wins Election Amid Controversy and Accusations of Vote-Rigging
Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party has secured an important parliamentary victory, claiming over 54% of the vote, according to the Central Electoral Commission. This result allows Georgian Dream to enter its fourth consecutive term, controlling 89 of 150 parliamentary seats. However, victory is clouded by allegations of electoral fraud, stoking division in a nation caught…
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Israeli Strikes Severely Impact Iran’s Ballistic Missile Capabilities and Expose Critical Energy Infrastructure
Israel launched a wide-ranging airstrike campaign against Iran early Saturday, targeting facilities tied to Tehran’s ballistic missile program and air defense systems. Satellite images and multiple reports confirm extensive damage across several sites, dealing a significant blow to Iran’s missile production capacity and leaving critical energy facilities exposed to future attacks. Disruption of Iran’s Missile…
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Vatican Synod Concludes with Unresolved Debates on Women’s Roles, LGBTQ+ Outreach, and Priesthood
VATICAN CITY, October 27, 2024 — The Vatican’s historic “Synod on Synodality,” a years-long consultative process, wrapped up its final session Saturday without reaching a consensus on several pressing issues affecting the global Catholic Church. Despite hopes among reform-minded Catholics, the synod left questions surrounding women’s ordination, LGBTQ+ outreach, and married priests largely unresolved, choosing…
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Japan’s LDP in Search of Allies as Voters Reject Single-Party Rule Amid Controversies
TOKYO, October 27, 2024 — Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is projected to fall short of a single-party majority after a closely contested snap election, raising questions about the future governance of the world’s third-largest economy. Exit polls suggest LDP will win between 153 and 219 seats in Diet’s 465-seat lower house, significantly below…
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Exiled and Under Attack: Bangladesh’s Former Ruling Student Wing Faces Retribution and Bans Under New Regime
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Fahmi, a 24-year-old former student leader at Dhaka University, is now a fugitive. Once a dominant figure within Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) — the student wing of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League (AL) party — Fahmi is one of thousands now hiding, facing threats of arrest, violence, and social exile…
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Fresh tension grips Bangladesh as student protesters demand president’s resignation – The Associated Press
Fresh tension grips Bangladesh as student protesters demand president’s resignation The Associated Press Why students in Bangladesh are protesting again The Indian Express Anti-government protesters storm presidential palace in Bangladesh – video The Guardian Student leaders meet BNP for political consensus Daily Sun Video | Is Bangladesh Becoming Pakistan? Will Trudeau Step Down? All This And More On India…
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Georgia’s Artists Face Crackdown as New Laws Threaten Freedom of Expression and LGBTQ Rights
Tbilisi, Georgia – On a humid summer evening in Tbilisi, drag performer and artist Andro Dadiani gave a powerful performance in a ball skirt color of the European Union flag. His aria act at the city’s Drag Ball event, held at a riverside club, was stirring yet melancholic. For Dadiani and the audience—a crowd filled…
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Ancient History of Bangladesh: Gangaridai to Dhaka
Bangladesh has a rich historical tapestry, with a significant chapter dating back to ancient times as part of the Ganges delta civilization. The region has seen the rise and fall of various empires and dynasties, including the Maurya and Gupta Empires. During the medieval period, Bengal became a prominent centre for trade and commerce. From…
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The Ganges Delta Civilization
The Ganges Delta civilization or Bengal Civilization refers to the ancient civilization that developed in the region of the Ganges Delta. The Ganges Delta civilization is considered one of the earliest and most important civilizations in ancient southeast Asia, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Neolithic period. Over time, the civilization developed…
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The Indian Ghost in Wikipedia & The History of Bengal
The history of Bengal, a region in South Asia, is marked by a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and ethnicities. However, when one delves into online sources, such as Wikipedia, the portrayal of Bengal’s history appears to be subject to a particular perspective that may not adequately represent the diversity of the region. One of…
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Bengalis who are not Bangali anymore !
The term “Bengali,” or its British counterpart “Bangali,” is ascribed to individuals who speak the Bangla language and bear a heritage deeply rooted in the historical narrative of blood and conspiracy. This captivating tale traces its origins back to the era of Alexander the Great and unfolds against the backdrop of British machinations post the…
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Directorate General of Forces Intelligence – DGFI – History and Profile
The Directorate General of Forces Intelligence, commonly known as DGFI, stands as Bangladesh’s most influential intelligence agency, operating both within and beyond the nation’s borders. Its primary mission is to safeguard national security and uphold the paramount interests of Bangladesh. DGFI plays a pivotal role in ensuring the sovereignty and security of the country The…
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Gangaridai
Gangaridai was an ancient kingdom located in the Bengal region of South Asia. According to ancient Greek and Roman records, it was one of the most powerful and prosperous states of the world in the 4th century BCE. The kingdom was ruled by a powerful monarch, and its army was renowned for its chariots and…
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United Bengal
The wikipedia page of united bengal is under constant change by agents/biased editors . You can not trust the information in wikipedia article of United Bengal . United Bengal is a political ideology for a unified Bengali-speaking nation in South Asia. The ideology developed among Bengali nationalists after the first partition of Bengal in 1905. The British-ruled Bengal Presidency was divided into Western Bengal and Eastern Bengal and Assam to weaken…
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The Greatness of Bengal and Future Ahead By Samier Mansur
A fantastic presentation by Samier Mansur in Ted Talk Dhaka. We found its one of the greatest presentation About Bengal in the web.
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Vanga Kingdom ( Pundra,Anga)
Vanga Kingdom is a 1500 BC Iron Age Kingdom in Ganges delta of South Asia. The Name Bengal or Bangla was originated from Vanga. The Bengali people are the descendants of the Vanga Kingdom. The founders of Angas, Vangas, Kalingas, Pundras, and Suhmas shared a common ancestry. Pundra , Vanga ,anga was an early Iron…
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Governments of Bangladesh & its GDP
This is the detail list of Bangladesh various government formed since its declaration of Independence . The mentioned date is the forming date of the Government . The GDP data collected from world bank data center . No Governments of Bangladesh Date GDP 1 Provisional Government of Bangladesh – April 17, 1971 GDP: $ 8.75 B…
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