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Why is Proportional Representation election system a double-edged sword for Bangladesh 2.0?

The July-August uprising in Bangladesh has sparked demands for electoral reform, especially following the authoritarian shift of the Awami League ...

17 Oct 2024 14:13 PM

The enduring enigma of Misir Ali

Discover the fascinating world of Misir Ali, a groundbreaking literary character by Humayun Ahmed. Not your typical detective, Misir Ali, ...

16 Oct 2024 12:48 PM

Complete Sagar-Runi murder probe in 6 months: HC

The High Court orders the completion of the long-pending investigation into the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun ...

16 Oct 2024 12:08 PM

UN says Yemen risks being dragged into Mideast conflict that could spiral out of control

UN warns Yemen may be pulled further into Middle East conflict, as Houthi rebels escalate attacks on international shipping, risking ...

16 Oct 2024 12:06 PM

Protests grip Begum Rokeya University over teasing of female student by outsiders

Students of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, protest harassment of a female student by outsiders, block Dhaka-Kurigram road demanding justice. ...

16 Oct 2024 12:02 PM

Dhaka keen to enhance bilateral cooperation with Tripoli

Bangladesh expresses gratitude to Libya for resolving payments of Bangladeshi health professionals and seeks cooperation on human resource export and ...

16 Oct 2024 11:59 AM

Head of Myanmar's military government urges ethnic rebels to join peace talks

Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing invites ethnic rebel groups for peace talks, urging dialogue over armed conflict, as the ...

16 Oct 2024 11:58 AM

Harris zeroes in on Black men, Trump focuses on women as both seek to fire up key voting blocs

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are working to energize key voter constituencies, including Black men and suburban women, as they ...

16 Oct 2024 11:53 AM

There are major risks, but also solutions for AI in the Global South

AI's rapid adoption presents significant risks, especially in the Global South. From mass automation to surveillance, this article explores potential ...

16 Oct 2024 11:39 AM

How a Bangladeshi blogger endured '11 days in hell' for his writings against Hasina

Bangladeshi blogger Humayun Kabir, writing under the pseudonym "Jules Verne," recounts his harrowing 11-day abduction and torture by Bangladesh's RAB-10. ...

16 Oct 2024 11:32 AM