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Why the COP29 finance deal is deemed ‘a joke’ and ‘an insult’
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The COP29 annual finance deal, which developed countries will provide by 2035, has angered many. Climate activists worldwide described the newly reached deal as a “joke” and “insult” to the people in the global south
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Climatic shocks: Making the already difficult task of poverty alleviation even harder
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Those working with poverty alleviation, health or education projects — be it NGOs or the government — have been facing tremendous challenges exacerbated by climate change
on Fri, 3PM
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75 years of Israel: A 'Jewish state' to a full theocracy?
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That Israel was a "Jewish state" was made clear in its declaration of independence in 1948. Yet, many have argued that Israel is not a theocracy since the country has no official religion
on Thu, 8PM
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Saudi Arabia is a ‘wrecking ball’ in global climate talks
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Despite endorsing a transition away from fossil fuels last year, Saudi officials have since worked to undermine it in at least five UN forums, diplomats said
on Tue, 8AM
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Is liberalism dying around the world?
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Liberalism’s ideological foundation — rooted in values of freedom, equality, and democracy — has seen a significant decline in resonance among the public
on Nov 11
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৫৫ বছর আগে যেভাবে দুই বিজ্ঞানীর ভুল থেকে ইন্টারনেটের জন্ম
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১৯৬৯। ২৯ অক্টোবর। সাড়ে তিন শ মাইল দূরে অবস্থিত দুই বিজ্ঞানী তাদের কম্পিউটারের মধ্যে যোগাযোগ স্থাপন করতে সক্ষম হলেন। একটা বার্তা টাইপ করছিলেন। টাইপের কাজ যখন মাঝ পর্যায়ে, তখনই ঘটল বিপর্যয়। কম্পিউটার অচল হয়ে গেল। ক্রাশ করল। এ ঘটনার ৫৫ বছর পরে, চলতি বছরে, সেই আলাপ বিবিসির স্কট নোভেরের সাথে। ...
on Nov 10
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HarmonyOS Next: Revival or the final nail in Huawei’s coffin?
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Given the company’s shrinking business trends, Huawei’s newly launched operating system is likely to face challenges
on Nov 4
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Fascists to be tried for killing rivers too: Adviser Farida
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Actual fishermen lost their livelihoods due to fish businessmen in the fascist structure during the Awami League, she says
on Nov 2
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Trump condemns 'attacks on minorities' in Bangladesh
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“It would have never happened on my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus across the world and in America," he said
on Oct 31
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Climate finance will go in vain unless global warming kept to 2°C: Speakers
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On the eve of the 29th Climate Conference (COP29) to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, the speakers at a seminar organised by non-government organisations in Dhaka today (26 October) said the earth will no longer be habitable if global warming exceeds two degrees Celsius in 2100. They said...
on Oct 26
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Japanese candidate goes viral as he runs for office dressed as Joker
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On his personal YouTube channel, he announced his nomination for the "Party to Make All of Chiba a Land of Dreams and Magic"
on Oct 6
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Macron urges halt to arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza
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"France is not delivering any," he said
on Oct 5
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Joy hires US lobbyist firm with ties to Trump for $200,000
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Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has hired a prominent Washington DC lobbying firm, Stryk Global Diplomacy (SGD, formerly Sonoran Policy Group), with the target to influence US policymakers. Joy signed a six-month contract with SGD, paying $200,000 upfront (Tk2.4...
on Oct 4
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Are Western double standards undermining the global order?
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The Global South has become increasingly critical of Western double standards. A study by the Munich Security Conference has warned that the rules-based international order is at stake
on Sep 23
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Climate change fuels landslide risk for 10 lakh residents in Ctg
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Additional factors include deforestation, uncontrolled hill cutting, unplanned settlements, poor hill management, and the government's failure to act on landslide prevention recommendations
on Sep 14
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Bangladesh lags in climate education: WB report
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47% secondary teachers believe climate change coverage in media is overstated
on Sep 8
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Why Ganobhaban should serve both as museum and govt head's residence
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If the museum and the residence are side by side, s/he will constantly see the true power of the people every morning and evening
on Sep 7
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How amateur radio operators became lifelines during Feni flood crisis
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Throughout the disaster, an amateur radio network served as the hub of the entire chain of communication. It forwarded news between university teams in Dhaka and Feni, conveyed rescue requests from various sources to the control room, and relayed those messages to Army and volunteer rescue teams
on Aug 31
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As many as 54,64,167 people have been affected by the flood in 11 districts
on Aug 30
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Over 1,000 killed in student movement: Health adviser
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The ministry did not mention in its statement how it assessed the death toll, but a home ministry official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said he believed it was based on hospital records and information from local administration, the Reuters reports
on Aug 30
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The world will lose $4.7 trillion of revenue in the next decade to tax havens. How did we get here?
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The combined annual tax loss of $387 million represents 1.5% of Bangladesh's tax revenue, which is higher than the regional average
on Aug 16
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Instead of being divided, everyone must unite: Dr Yunus at Dhakeshwari Temple
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"Instead of categorising ourselves as minorities or by other divisive terms, we should assert that we are the people of this country, and our democratic rights should be established," the chief adviser said
on Aug 13
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Who are the faces of the interim government of Bangladesh?
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Two of the student movement coordinators Md Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan are also in the interim government
on Aug 8
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The students have taken to the streets once again, to fill up the absence of traffic personnel and clean the cities up
on Aug 8
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'I will not resign': The dramatic last moments before PM Hasina fled
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On her final day in office, no one was beside her, except her sister
on Aug 6
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5 shot, 30 hurt in attack on protesters in Cumilla
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At least 30 people were injured, including five with bullet injuries, as activists of Jubo League and Swechasebak League allegedly attacked protesters in Cumilla. The incident took place in the Police Lines area of the city around 1:30pm today (3 August) when students were protesting against...
on Aug 3
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Protesters demand govt resignation, want new national govt
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Protesters concluded today's programme where they declared their one point demand calling for the resignation of the current government. At the same time, they also demanded the formation of a new national government. The announcement was made at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital's...
on Aug 3
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Quota protesters announce 'Remembering the Heroes' programme tomorrow
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Quota protesters today (31 July) announced "Remembering the Heroes" programme for tomorrow to protest against mass killings, mass arrests, attacks, lawsuits, enforced disappearances, and murders of students across the country. "We will call for a United Nations investigation into the violence...
on Aug 1
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Quota reform protests: Mother heard gunshots over phone before son got shot
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Momena Begum's mind was racing since morning. She had an apprehension that something might happen to her son Zakir Hossain who was staying in the city during the quota reform protest. As the day progressed, her restlessness increased. From their village home in Gazipur, she...
on Jul 29
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6 killed in Dhaka, Ctg, Rangpur as quota protesters, police, BCL activists clash
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All schools, colleges, universities, halls closed, HSC exams postponed; BGB deployed in six districts
on Jul 17
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on Jul 16
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Flower farm could supply nickel for electric vehicle batteries
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A plant can accumulate up to 2 percent of its body weight in nickel
on Jul 12
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Dhaka looks beyond free trade in ties with Beijing
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CEPA talks, 17 MoUs to feature PM’s China visit
on Jul 4
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Yes, Coke has a Gaza factory. But its Israel ties run much deeper
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Did Coca-Cola really need to create an advertisement that sounded half-hearted, focused on tangential aspects, was riddled with straw man fallacies, and clearly attempted to portray Bangladeshis concerned about the Palestine issue as nothing but fools?
on Jun 24
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'Oi Desh': Coca Cola wades into controversy, comes out muddier
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In view of boycott campaigns centring Israel’s invasion of Palestine – where Coca Cola also came under fire – the soft drink brand took the approach of distancing themselves from Israel and showing they actually also recognise Palestine
on Jun 24
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India's EU-like antitrust law worrying technology firms
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The Indian government is currently examining a panel's February report that proposed a new "Digital Competition Bill" to complement existing antitrust laws. A key US lobby group has already opposed the move, fearing its business impact
on Jun 24
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Global climate strike 2024: Youth demand to stop funding for fossil fuel
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Thousands of young people and their platforms joined a global climate strike in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka today (19 April) and demanded public investment banks and private sector organisations to redirect the investments made in fossil fuel and in harmful agribusiness towards...
on Apr 19
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Govt spending $3.5b per year for climate adaptation: Saber
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He said the government will empower communities, particularly women, to overcome climate challenges and adapt to changing circumstances
on Apr 2
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Microsoft Copilot: GPT-4 Turbo, Code Interpreter and other AI features coming soon
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As part of its efforts to create an AI-assisted future, the tech giant has unveiled a vast range of products and services in recent months that leverage the power of AI
on Mar 31
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Banks' CSR spending drops 38% in Jul-Dec, health and climate initiatives hit hard
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According to Bangladesh Bank data released Wednesday (27 March), spending on health-related CSR initiatives decreased by nearly 67%, dropping to Tk72 crore from over Tk216 crore in the last six months compared to the first half of the previous year.
on Mar 27
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72% freshwater use for agriculture can affect food security: Experts
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Climate experts warn that water scarcity and stress pose a significant threat to global food security, with over 72% of the world's freshwater currently used for agriculture. The experts, speaking at a national seminar marking World Water Day, also presented a finding – nearly half the world's...
on Mar 25
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Climate change means more tuberculosis in Bangladesh
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned of the health impacts of climate change, particularly an increase in the incidence of infectious diseases like tuberculosis
on Mar 25
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Protesters mass outside Israeli PM Netanyahu's house as anger grows
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Waving blue and white Israeli flags and chanting "Jail now!", a crowd in the hundreds pushed through police barriers around Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem
on Mar 23
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Climate-resilient houses can reduce disaster damage: Experts
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Climate experts advocated for the adoption of "climate-resilient houses" as a way to significantly reduce damage caused by cyclones and other natural disasters. At a roundtable titled "Climate Resilient Housing in Coastal Bangladesh and Ambitious Actions Towards NDCs" on Tuesday, they said...
on Mar 19
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India's high rice yields come at a nutrient cost. What about Bangladesh?
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While India has relentlessly developed and increased the use of high-yielding rice varieties over the past 50 years, similar to Bangladesh, to build a strong foundation for food security, a study reveals this success has come at a cost: a worrying decline in essential nutrients such as zinc and...
on Mar 15
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra tempts photographers with camera wizardry
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The primary camera boasts a sensor larger than those found in most other smartphones, enabling it to capture brighter, more detailed photos with less noise
on Mar 3
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Salman F Rahman emphasises Bangladesh's target to achieve 30% EV adoption by 2030
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Global NEV giant BYD officially opened its first showroom in Bangladesh, making it easier for conscious people to experience electric vehicles and contribute to sustainable living.
on Mar 3
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Climate change quadrupled rainfall in parts of Bangladesh, northeast India, new research shows
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“While the total rainfall in most of these regions is decreasing, our paper shows extreme rains are increasing,” said Roxy Mathew Koll, co-author of the research paper
on Feb 11
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Pope says Africans are 'special case' when it comes to LGBT blessings
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Last week, Francis appeared to acknowledge the pushback the document received, especially in Africa, where bishops have effectively rejected it and where in some countries same-sex can lead to prison or even the death penalty
on Feb 2
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5-year-old dies after circumcision at United Medical College Hospital
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Relatives claim hospital’s negligence caused death
on Jan 23