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Echoes of Bangladesh War in popular culture have kept alive memories of the freedom struggle
On the country’s Founding Day, a look back at the poets, musicians and filmmakers who have produced exceptional work on the liberation war.
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How one man is spreading Bangla education among the tribes of the Chittagong Hills in Bangladesh
Maijesh Tripura believes that exposure to Bangla could unlock a world of opportunities for these marginalised ethnic groups.
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How Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina has created a climate of fear ahead of January’s poll
More than 10,000 opposition activists have been jailed after protests against ‘one-sided elections’, says Human Rights Watch.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Bangladesh’s qualified accountants could help start a BPO boom in the country
Challenges lie ahead but the the sector offers immense potential and entrepreneurs are confident the South Asian nation can leverage this to its advantage.
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Why violence against domestic workers in Bangladesh largely goes unreported and unpunished
Poor families are hesitant about seeking action against abusive employers. Besides, a lax legal system allows abusers to get away.
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Bangladesh raises heat on offshore media outlet in online crackdown
Netra News alleges that contractors working for the government were responsible for its YouTube channel being disabled for 24 hours on Thursday.
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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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Bangladesh traffic deaths soar during Eid holidays as key safety recommendations stay unimplemented
Road accidents kill 12,000 people and cause 35,000 injuries in the country each year.
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How Bangladesh uses its Digital Security Act to limit the right to free speech online
At least 433 people in the country were imprisoned under the law as of July, Amnesty International reported.
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Five years after terror attack, Dhaka’s Holey Artisan bakery is a living symbol of resilience
The establishment, which reopened in a new location in 2017, is thriving.
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The Reel
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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‘Development over democracy’: Why Bangladesh’s foreign affairs advisor has such a difficult job
Gowher Rizvi has to defend the indefensible.
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What really tarnishes Bangladesh’s image? Its government seems to find answers in the wrong places
When fact-based reports about Awami League’s misdeeds appear in the international media, the party simply brushes them aside as propaganda.
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Why Bangladesh’s mainstream media has been silent on explosive charges in new Al Jazeera documentary
‘All the Prime Minister’s Men’ makes allegations about the country’s army chief and his fugitive brothers.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad