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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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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Check claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP during mock polls in Kerala, Supreme Court tells EC
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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: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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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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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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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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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer