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Parallels of resistance: Reflecting on Bangladesh's July revolution and the Gwangju uprising in South Korea

Explore the transformative impact of Bangladesh's July Revolution of 2024—a historic uprising uniting students, workers, women, and marginalized communities against ...

14 Dec 2024 14:18 PM

Govt allows VAT exemption on machinery for ship-recycling yards

The Bangladeshi government has waived VAT on capital machinery imports for ship-recycling yards, aiming to establish Green Ship Recycling Yards ...

12 Dec 2024 12:46 PM

Meta to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility

Meta announces a $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana, promising economic growth but sparking environmental concerns. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's ...

12 Dec 2024 12:44 PM

Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America

President-elect Donald Trump appoints Kari Lake as director of Voice of America, citing her commitment to "fair and accurate" global ...

12 Dec 2024 12:39 PM

Dhaka 3rd most polluted city in the world this morning

Dhaka ranks third among cities with the worst air quality, recording a 'very unhealthy' AQI of 206. Persistent air pollution ...

12 Dec 2024 12:34 PM

Key sections of Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in dire need of renovation

The Dhaka-Chattogram Highway's Cumilla segment faces severe damage, disrupting traffic and impacting trade. Urgent repairs are planned to restore this ...

12 Dec 2024 12:32 PM

President invites Khaleda on Victory Day

President Mohammed Shahabuddin invites BNP leaders Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman to the 54th Victory Day reception at Bangabhaban. The ...

12 Dec 2024 12:28 PM

Indian media accused of coercing "fabricated" statements from Bangladeshi hindus through passport seizures and fake interviews

A controversy erupts over Indian media's alleged coercion of Bangladeshi citizens to fabricate stories of minority persecution, sparking outrage and ...

11 Dec 2024 20:40 PM

Progga calls for ban on designated smoking areas in hotels and restaurants

A delegation from PROGGA and ATMA advocates for banning designated smoking areas (DSAs) in hotels and restaurants to protect public ...

11 Dec 2024 20:36 PM

Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law case

South Korea grapples with political unrest as President Yoon Suk Yeol faces intensifying impeachment efforts, martial law investigations, and public ...

11 Dec 2024 13:28 PM