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Topic: Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina has done more for Bangladesh than anyone else, has no reason to attack Yunus

40 global leaders took out a full-page ad in Washington Post to publish an open letter to the Sheikh Hasina govt — stop attacking Muhammad Yunus.

Tagore statue vanishes, then reappears at Dhaka University amid row over free speech

University authorities admit to having removed the statue, calling it 'distorted culture'. This comes amid allegations of govt censorship in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh’s congested capital Dhaka navigates cleaner transport, jobs with first metro rail

The rail system is expected to provide a safe and reliable transport option for the city's rising population of more than 20 million, up from 3 million in 1980.

Shahabuddin Chuppu declared next Bangladesh president-elect

A former commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, retired district & sessions judge, and freedom fighter, Shahabuddin was elected unopposed as the 22nd President of Bangladesh.

More trouble for Adani Group as Bangladesh seeks revision of power deal — ‘excessive pricing’

Bangladesh Power Development Board is seeking revision of power deal inked in 2017. It has objected to high price of coal brought from Adani's mine from Australia for the project.

Surging crime, bleak future push Rohingya in Bangladesh to risk lives at sea

An increasing number of Rohingya are leaving the country for Malaysia & Indonesia as rising crime in the camps adds to troubles like a lack of educational & work opportunities.

Mizoram opens hearts & doors to Bangladeshi Kuki-Chin refugees — ‘like Jerusalem for Israelis’

Young Mizo Association urges Union govt to consider case of refugees on humanitarian grounds. Kuki-Chins, who share ties with Mizos, are fleeing military action in Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Lance Naik Albert Ekka–the braveheart from Jharkhand who played vital role in 1971 war

When rooted stories like Kantara are calling to protect India’s ethos, it is time to remember the valour of Albert Ekka in the Battle of Gangasagar.

Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned

The refugees who were stranded at sea for weeks after leaving Bangladesh in November are feared dead, as the 'unseaworthy' boat is thought to have sunk this month, the agency said.

At least 180 Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh feared dead, reports UN refugee agency

The refugees who were stranded at sea for weeks after leaving Bangladesh in November are feared dead, as the 'unseaworthy' boat is thought to have sunk this month, the agency said.

On Camera

Imtiaz Ali obsesses over vulgarity, misses Chamkila’s cultural resistance against purity

Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India and Japan hold 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export control

The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in outer space security, conventional weapons, and export control

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.