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DRU Human Chain Protests Attacks on Newspapers, Harassment of Journalists, and False Cases

by Maruf ul Alam (Dhaka Bureau) The Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) organized a human chain protest demanding the withdrawal of false cases filed against its General Secretary, Mynul Hasan Sohel, and Administrative Officer, Solaiman Hossain. The protest also condemned the…

Greta Thunberg arrested in London for a sign supporting Palestine Action

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, 22, was arrested today in London and then released on bail for a sign expressing her support for Palestine Action activists in prison and her opposition to the genocide taking place in Gaza. She was standing…

Unprecedented Decline in Bangladesh-India Diplomatic Ties

by Sheikh Arif (Dhaka Bureau) Diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India have reached an unprecedented decline. A culture of mutual blame- at both the public and diplomatic levels- has further chilled the relationship. The situation has escalated to the point…

Seeing Heat: How We Learned to Photograph the Hidden Vibrations of Atoms in 2D Materials

In recent years, heat has stopped being just a number on a thermometer and has become something we can literally see at the atomic scale. In 2025, an international team led by Yichao Zhang used an ultrahigh‑resolution electron microscope to…

PEC Condemns Murder of a Scribe, Attacks on Bangladesh Newspapers

Geneva, 22 December: Expressing serious concern over the current volatile situation in Bangladesh, which erupted after the murder of a young leader, the global media safety and rights body Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) urges the caretaker government in Dhaka to…

In the shadows of the broken ceasefire: Gaza cries out for justice as Israel perpetuates Palestinian suffering

While the world averts its gaze with empty promises of peace, Gaza’s Ministry of Health reports that over the past 48 hours at least six Palestinians have been killed by direct Israeli attacks, adding to 13 more deaths from hypothermia…

Narrative Sovereignty: Africa Expands Its Horizons

A growing movement is redefining Africa’s image on the international stage. So-called “narrative sovereignty” is emerging as a key strategic asset for the continent’s development. The concept, which upholds the right of African countries to tell their own stories, seeks…

Widespread Violence in Dhaka Following Hadi’s Death

By  Sheikh Arif (Dhaka Bureau)  Following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson for ‘Inqilab Manch’ (a political organization formed after last year’s student-led mass uprising) and a potential candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency in the upcoming February elections, students…

MAIA brings Smokey Mountain Demolitions and Proposed WtE Incinerator to Congress

Makabayan Bloc Files House Resolution 592, and the House Housing Committee Hears Smokey Mountain Residents’ Demands December 16, 2025. —Pressed to defend their homes against intimidation and illegal evictions for a 100 MW Waste-to-Energy (WTE) incinerator, the Manila Anti-Incinerator Alliance…

2025: Another Deadliest Year for Journalists

Geneva, 18 December 2025: The year 2025 emerged as the deadliest year for journalists since the beginning of the century, after 2024. According to the tally of the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), 161 media professionals were killed in 31 countries…

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