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South Asian popular uprisings topple three governments in three years
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Colombo, September 14 – In South Asia, popular uprisings have toppled three governments in three years. First, Sri Lanka’s “Aragalaya” people’s uprising in mid-2022 brought the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime to an end. Second, in August 2024, the Bangladesh Uprising overthrew the government...
Nepalese Prime Minister Oli’s ouster follows a recent pattern
In the recent past, suddenly erupting popular movements have ousted strong and well-entrenched South Asian leaders like Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Sheikh Hasina.
Why Washington can’t ignore Bangladesh
While Bangladesh may seem peripheral to U.S. foreign policy interests, ignoring it would be a strategic error.
Indian demographer’s take on alleged massive illegal immigration from Bangladesh
Dr. S. Irudaya Rajan, Chair of the International Institute of Migration and Development in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, advocates a scientific and balanced approach to immigration in India, combining stringent border control with amnesty for immigrants based on economic and humanitarian criteria.
India says it is not aware of any Awami League activity on its soil
Bangladesh has sought curbs as Awami League was a banned party
Sri Lankans and other foreigners allegedly involved in Bangladesh Bank reserve heist
Dhaka, August 17 (United News of Bangladesh)- The long-running investigation into the notorious Bangladesh Bank reserve heist of February 2016 has taken a new turn, with police confirming that foreign nationals from at least four countries were involved in the cyber theft. According to investigators,...
Bangladesh celebrates Tagore through dance
By Aisha Hoque Dhaka, August 15 (TOB)- Dhaka’s Charukola transformed into a rain-kissed stage on the morning of August 8 as ‘Ghonoghota’, a vibrant Rabindra Sangeet-inspired dance production by the Arthy Ahmed Dance Academy, celebrated the monsoon season in full splendour. The open-air performance featured...
US report slams arrest of Bangladesh journalists supportive of Hasina government
Washington, August 14 (TOB) – The United States has stated that four senior journalists considered to be “pro-previous government” were arrested in genocide and crimes against humanity cases, and that investigations are ongoing against at least 32 journalist, according to the 2024 Country Reports on...
Psychology says preferring solitude over constant socializing is a subtle sign of these 7 unique traits
By Lachlan Brown /VegOut Jul 28, 2025 – If you’d rather curl up with a journal or take a solo walk than spend every weekend lost in a sea of chatter, you may have been branded “antisocial.” Modern psychology, however, paints a more nuanced picture....
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