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U.S. to Honor Controversial Bangladeshi Protesters, Sparks Debate
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Are Farzana Rupa, Shakil Ahmed, and Other Seasoned Journalists’ Cases Finally Getting Congressional Attention?
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Bangladesh at a Crossroads: The Rise of Religious Conservatism Amid Political Transition

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: The Rise of Religious Conservatism Amid Political Transition

As Bangladesh undergoes a major political shift following the fall of its long-standing authoritarian government, a growing wave of religious conservatism is emerging in the political vacuum. Islamist hard-liners, emboldened

April 2, 2025
U.S. to Honor Controversial Bangladeshi Protesters, Sparks Debate

U.S. to Honor Controversial Bangladeshi Protesters, Sparks Debate

The U.S. State Department's decision to honor Bangladeshi female student protesters with the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award has sparked controversy. Critics claim that these protesters were funded by

April 1, 2025
State Dept: No Recipient to Accept Madeleine Albright Group Award at IWOC

State Dept: No Recipient to Accept Madeleine Albright Group Award at IWOC

The U.S. State Department has confirmed that no one will accept the Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award on behalf of its recipients at this year’s International Women of Courage (IWOC)

April 1, 2025
Are Farzana Rupa, Shakil Ahmed, and Other Seasoned Journalists’ Cases Finally Getting Congressional Attention?

Are Farzana Rupa, Shakil Ahmed, and Other Seasoned Journalists’ Cases Finally Getting Congressional Attention?

In a significant development for press freedom and human rights advocacy, the cases of Bangladeshi journalists Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed have garnered attention from the U.S. Congress. The growing

April 1, 2025

International

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: The Rise of Religious Conservatism Amid Political Transition

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: The Rise of Religious Conservatism Amid Political Transition

As Bangladesh undergoes a major political shift following the fall of its long-standing authoritarian government, a growing wave of religious conservatism is emerging in the political vacuum. Islamist hard-liners, emboldened

April 2, 2025
U.S. to Honor Controversial Bangladeshi Protesters, Sparks Debate

U.S. to Honor Controversial Bangladeshi Protesters, Sparks Debate

The U.S. State Department's decision to honor Bangladeshi female student protesters with the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award has sparked controversy. Critics claim that these protesters were funded by

April 1, 2025
State Dept: No Recipient to Accept Madeleine Albright Group Award at IWOC

State Dept: No Recipient to Accept Madeleine Albright Group Award at IWOC

The U.S. State Department has confirmed that no one will accept the Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award on behalf of its recipients at this year’s International Women of Courage (IWOC)

April 1, 2025
Are Farzana Rupa, Shakil Ahmed, and Other Seasoned Journalists’ Cases Finally Getting Congressional Attention?

Are Farzana Rupa, Shakil Ahmed, and Other Seasoned Journalists’ Cases Finally Getting Congressional Attention?

In a significant development for press freedom and human rights advocacy, the cases of Bangladeshi journalists Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed have garnered attention from the U.S. Congress. The growing

April 1, 2025

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U.S. to Honor Controversial Bangladeshi Protesters, Sparks Debate

U.S. to Honor Controversial Bangladeshi Protesters, Sparks Debate

The U.S. State Department's decision to honor Bangladeshi female student protesters with the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award has sparked controversy. Critics claim that these protesters were funded by

April 1, 2025
State Dept: No Recipient to Accept Madeleine Albright Group Award at IWOC

State Dept: No Recipient to Accept Madeleine Albright Group Award at IWOC

The U.S. State Department has confirmed that no one will accept the Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award on behalf of its recipients at this year’s International Women of Courage (IWOC)

April 1, 2025
Iran-U.S. Relations: A Timeline of Tensions and Turning Points

Iran-U.S. Relations: A Timeline of Tensions and Turning Points

Tehran, Iran – The relationship between Iran and the United States has been marked by decades of mistrust and hostility, stemming from pivotal events such as Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution.

April 1, 2025
Elon Musk’s Involvement Dominates Record-Breaking Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Elon Musk’s Involvement Dominates Record-Breaking Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Madison, Wisconsin – Voters in Wisconsin are heading to the polls on April 1 to elect a new justice for the state’s Supreme Court in a contest that has set

April 1, 2025

Opinion

Designate Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

Designate Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

Michael Rubin Violent protesters in Bangladesh on Aug. 5 forced the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, the country’s longtime prime minister, Awami League politician, and daughter of Bangladesh’s founding father. After

April 1, 2025
NGO Government in Bangladesh and why?

NGO Government in Bangladesh and why?

Shamima Choudhury When General el-Sisi usurped powers in Egypt, he banned all NGO (non-government organisations) activities in Egypt. A visiting American diplomat who himself was a member of an NGO

March 30, 2025
Badruddin Umar’s Anti-Awami League Stance: History or Defamation?

Badruddin Umar’s Anti-Awami League Stance: History or Defamation?

Mollah Muhammad Azam Badruddin Umar is often introduced as a historian and leftist political leader of Bangladesh. However, his writings resemble the biased attack of a cunning wolf rather than

March 29, 2025
Bangladesh has limited time to choose between anarchy and democracy

Bangladesh has limited time to choose between anarchy and democracy

Michael Rubin Muhammad Yunus is at best a useful idiot for Jamaat-e-Islami and other war criminals; at worst, he is also a pawn for the Chinese. Either way, he today

March 28, 2025

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Sports

Martinez Reveals When He Plans to Retire

Martinez Reveals When He Plans to Retire

Emiliano Martinez, who played a key role in Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory, has announced that he will retire from international football once he wins another World Cup with his

March 31, 2025
19-Year-Old Jakub Defeats Djokovic, Delaying His 100th Career Title

19-Year-Old Jakub Defeats Djokovic, Delaying His 100th Career Title

Novak Djokovic, the owner of 24 Grand Slam titles, lost in the final of the Miami Open to 19-year-old Jakub Mensik. The 37-year-old Serbian tennis star was defeated by the

March 31, 2025
Argentina Crushes Brazil with a 4-1 Victory

Argentina Crushes Brazil with a 4-1 Victory

Argentina 4 - 1 Brazil Before the match, Brazilian winger Raphinha confidently claimed that Brazil would return victorious, even promising to score himself. However, at Estadio Monumental, finding Raphinha on

March 26, 2025
Brazil to Face Argentina with Six Changes in the Starting XI

Brazil to Face Argentina with Six Changes in the Starting XI

Brazil will face Argentina in the World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday at Monumental Stadium. The match will kick off at 6:00 AM Bangladesh time. Two days before the match, Brazilian

March 25, 2025

Culture

Will Smith Confronts Oscars Slap in New , Plans Comeback Tour

Will Smith Confronts Oscars Slap in New , Plans Comeback Tour

Will Smith is making a return to the music industry after nearly two decades, using his latest studio album Based on a True Story to address one of the most

March 30, 2025
Marvel Fans Spot Hidden Clue in Avengers: Doomsday Reveal

Marvel Fans Spot Hidden Clue in Avengers: Doomsday Reveal

Marvel fans believe they have uncovered a hidden detail in the recent cast announcement for Avengers: Doomsday, sparking speculation about a long-awaited Avengers and X-Men crossover. Earlier this week, Marvel

March 30, 2025
17th-Century Painting Looted by Nazis to Be Returned to Jewish Collector’s Descendants

17th-Century Painting Looted by Nazis to Be Returned to Jewish Collector’s Descendants

The British government has announced the return of a 17th-century painting, "Aeneas and his Family Fleeing Burning Troy," looted by the Nazis in 1940 from Jewish art collector Samuel Hartveld

March 29, 2025
Glen Powell Excited for ‘The Running Man’ Remake

Glen Powell Excited for ‘The Running Man’ Remake

Hollywood actor Glen Powell has officially wrapped filming on the highly anticipated remake of the 1987 action classic The Running Man. Powell took to Instagram to share the news with

March 29, 2025