How Indian media is trying to sway US policy in favour of Hasina

Experts believe that the series of misinformation since Trump’s triumph appears to be a strategy to influence policy changes regarding Bangladesh in influential nations, particularly the US. India Today, one of the leading media outlets in our neighbouring country, published a report on 10 November titled “Bangladesh cracks down on Trump supporters after he decries […]

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Bangladesh eyes $1 billion semiconductor exports by 2030

Bangladesh’s semiconductor dreams started in the 2000s, but the key actuators emerged visible through their design services to major global giants in 2017. The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) has unveiled their roadmap to boost the country’s semiconductor exports to $1 billion by 2030, focusing on workforce training and policy support to drive growth. The […]

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Pakistan PM seeks journalists’ cooperation in improving relations with Bangladesh

Masum Billah, Baku (Azerbaijan) South Asian Climate Change Journalist’s Forum (SACCJF) leaders met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif at the World Climate Conference Center in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Pakistani Prime Minister expressed his excitement in this brief interaction with Bangladeshi journalists. He said in Bengali – “Bangladesh, Sonar Bangla.” Then, in […]

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Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Calls for ‘Three Zeroes’ Lifestyle to Combat Climate Crisis at COP 29

By Masum Billah Baku, Azerbaijan — On Tuesday, Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the Bangladesh government, addressed world leaders at the COP 29 climate conference in Baku, urging them to adopt a transformative vision for the future to avert climate catastrophe. In a passionate speech, Prof. Yunus presented what he called a “new […]

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Reports emerge in Pakistan of nationwide VPN access ‘restrictions, throttling’

VPN’s are used in Pakistan to access X(formerly Twitter) along with other restricted websites. There have been multiple reports on Sunday (11 Nov) from internet users in Pakistan have been experiencing “restricted access” to virtual private networks (VPNs), alongside poor internet connectivity, says Dawn. VPN’s are used in Pakistan to access X(formerly Twitter) along with […]

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Ten armed men killed in India’s Manipur after firefight with security forces

A state of 3.2 million people, Manipur has been divided into two ethnic enclaves since the conflict began – a valley controlled by the Meiteis and the Kuki-dominated hills. Ten armed men were killed in a gunfight with security forces in India’s remote northeastern state of Manipur on Monday, officials said, after they allegedly tried […]

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CID launches probe into Channel 4 documentary on Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bombings

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an investigation into the documentary telecast by Britain’s Channel 4 TV on Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bomb attacks in 2019. The documentary, titled ‘Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings’, telecast on September 6, 2023, includes a statement from Muhammad Millar Muhammad Hansir, also known as Azad Hansir Maulana, who was […]

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No Bangladeshi tourists, Kolkata’s business and commerce collapse

The heart of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, used to be lively and bustling with the footfall of Bangladeshi tourists. More than 100 hotels and more than 3,000 shops in Kolkata were mainly dependent on tourists and customers from Bangladesh. Now, sales have dropped by up to 70 percent. Since last August, the decrease […]

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Taliban leader issues decree to take control of military assets

Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada recently issued a decree. Which will help establish central control over Afghanistan’s military assets. The purpose of issuing this decree is to prevent the unwanted distribution of weapons left by the United States. This step indicates a significant change in the Taliban’s internal security management. This decree has effectively limited […]

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