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David Bergman
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Jailed opposition, dummy candidates, voters threatened: Surreal theatre to pass for Bangladesh poll
It will soon be business as usual – and yet another victory for secular authoritarianism.
David Bergman
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How Bangladesh agencies are suspected of taking down websites, YouTube channels of dissidents abroad
Spoof websites and false copyright claims are being used to silence critics.
David Bergman
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Sheikh Hasina’s son says no enforced disappearances in Bangladesh – never mind the evidence
But Sajeeb Wazed Joy’s claims fall flat in the face of eyewitness accounts, Hasina aide’s admission.
David Bergman
Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Karnataka forms SIT to probe ‘obscene videos’ case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada court's terror tag for Bangladesh's main Opposition has implications for its ruling party too
The judgement cited the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's use of hartals. The Awami League, which is in power, does the same.
David Bergman
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Alt-facts in Bangladesh: Politicians spin Canada corruption ruling to make government look good
The ruling concerned corruption in a billion dollar bridge project the World Bank eventually pulled out of.
David Bergman
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The cycle of detentions and disappearances in Bangladesh needs the courts' intervention
Families of the disappeared are advised against legal action. In this scenario, the courts must take up the challenge.
David Bergman
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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45 years after the war, Dhaka is yet to shake off its legacy of disappearances
From the killing of intellectuals in the final days of the 1971 war to the abduction of political activists in 2013, nothing has changed.
David Bergman
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Sheikh Hasina pledged support to refugees at the UN, but Bangladesh is shutting out Rohingyas
Ignoring UN's plea, Dhaka is sending back those fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
David Bergman
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Bangladesh’s many ‘disappeared’ often return dead – if at all
There have been a series of enforced disappearances in the country, but law enforcement agencies deny any involvement.
David Bergman
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Bangladesh's growing terror headache: Poll shows 47% justify attacks targeting civilians
The country had the highest proportion of people holding extremist views among the 14 nations polled.
David Bergman
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Bangladeshi satire? Of secret meetings in India and a conspiracy with Mossad to oust Awami League
In May, a leader of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party was arrested on allegations of meeting a 'Mossad agent' in India and plotting a coup.
David Bergman
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Has Bangladesh finally buried the ghosts of 1971 war crimes along with Motiur Rahman Nizami?
The beneficiary and then the victim of Bangladesh’s startling political turnarounds was hanged on May 11.
David Bergman
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Laxita, Ekta clinch silver as India finish second in tournament
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team win gold; Deepika Kumari clinches silver
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants