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Apr 11

My latest analysis on #Bangladesh: Under the Sheikh Hasina regime, Bangladesh has undergone successive rigged elections, the complete dissipation of opposition parties (with members and supporters of the opposition imprisoned, disappeared and or killed) and the people of the… Show more

Protests in the UK telling #SheikhHasina to go back. #Bangladesh

DNCC declines hiring chief heat officer one day after announcement

Now, the DNCC is back peddling & saying it never declared anyone to be the “chief heat officer.” The BAL is truly a circus. DNCC declines hiring chief heat officer one day after announcement

newagebd.net

The Dhaka North City Corporation has declined the appointment of chief heat officer amid criticism on the social media a day after the city authority made the announcement. The DNCC announced Bushra...

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#Kennedy2024 is exactly the president the US & the world needs.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr

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Here’s how I will dismantle the surveillance state. I will replace the officials that have been instructing tech companies to censor users. I will direct the justice department to stop prosecuting whistleblowers and start investigating the crimes they expose. I will rescind… Show more

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#JulianAssange has been imprisoned for telling the truth. If President Biden genuinely believes what he says, that #JournalismIsNotACrime, then he should stop the procedure for Assange’s extradition from the UK & set him free. #FreeJulianAssangeNOW

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Mark Alan Pearce

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JULIAN ASSANGE: "Nearly every war that has started in the past 50 years has been a result of media lies... populations don't like wars and populations have to be fooled into wars... so if we had a good media environment we'd also have a peaceful environment.." #FreeJulianAssange

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To edit Muslims out of India’s history is to deny them a future

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By obliterating important parts of India’s Muslim past from textbooks, the government seems to be giving in to those who believe that the country’s history and future belong only to Hindus. To edit Muslims out of India’s history is to deny them a future aje.io/xp7irh… Show more

aljazeera.com

Other countries have made this mistake. India should avoid going down this path.

Protesters Confront Blinken over Julian Assange Extradition and Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

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Protesters Confront Blinken over #JulianAssange Extradition and Killing of #ShireenAbuAkleh #WorldPressFreedomDay2023 democracynow.org/2023/5/4/headl via

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Protesters have confronted Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the Biden administration’s prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and for failing to condemn the killing of Palestinian...

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On the World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023, eight independent organizations that included Amnesty International, World Alliance for Citizen Participation (CIVICUS), Committee to Protect Journalists, Human Rights Watch, International Federation for Human Rights and Reporters… Show more

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In its briefing on April 10, 2023, the US State Department asserted that “The Digital Security Act is one of the world’s most draconian laws for journalists,” further pointing that #Bangladesh dropped to 162 out of 180 (now it dropped further to 163) in the World Press Freedom… Show more

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U.S. relationship with Bangladesh is guided by our shared commitment to democracy and we work together to seek durable solutions for Rohingya. Met Private Industry & Investment Adviser Salman Rahman to convey U.S. concern re free & fair elections & human rights in Bangladesh.

May 5

Earthquake in Dhaka, #Bangladesh.

May 5

Dhaka is consistently amongst the worse cities, of not the worst, in terms of air pollution. #Bangladesh

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U.S. Embassy Dhaka

@usembassydhaka

Air pollution can affect your health. When there is more ozone and particulate pollution in the air, adults and children with asthma are more likely to experience symptoms. @EPA will show you how to protect your health: ow.ly/Q6ei50O4Avi]

Stella Assange #FreeAssangeNOW

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Yes, exactly. #FreeJulianAssangeNOW

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@Stella_Assange

The only thing worse than imprisoning and killing reporters is imprisoning and killing reporters while preaching about press freedom and the safety of journalists. @POTUS #FreeAssangeNOW #JournalismIsNotACrime

Asia’s first ‘chief heat officer’ joins all-female global squad

The “chief heat officer” happens to be the daughter of Dhaka North Mayor. The nepotism & corruption under the current authoritarian regime are astounding. #Bangladesh Asia’s first ‘chief heat officer’ joins all-female global squad

independent.co.uk

Searing heat has forever changed Dhaka, Bangladesh’s largest city, Bushra Afreen tells senior climate correspondent Louise Boyle. Now, she’s leading an effort to tackle the crisis and save lives

#Dedollarization is happening at a rapid pace, even among close US allies such as Indonesia.

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Going Underground

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De-dollarisation

: South Korea

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have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the use of their own local currencies for bilateral transactions, such as current account transactions and direct investment. Even the US’

own allies recognise the… Show more

Mujib’s Bangladesh Food Fest kicks off in Dhaka on Thursday

“Mujib’s #Bangladesh”! Curious as to when the Sheikh family bought the country! Mujib’s Bangladesh Food Fest kicks off in Dhaka on Thursday

tbsnews.net

The Tourism Board of Bangladesh is organising a three-day long "Mujib's Bangladesh Food Festival: Taste of Bangladesh" in the capital's Banani from Thursday, aiming to showcase all major Bengali

Canada offered to take 30,000 Rohingya, but the Bangladeshi government refused. One has to wonder what that government is doing with the millions of dollars it gets for managing the Rohingya camps, which rival the ghettos of Nazi Germany. Is #Bangladesh profiting off the backs of… Show more

Under Secretary Victoria Nuland

#Bangladesh

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@UnderSecStateP

As we deepen U.S.-Bangladesh ties, I met @BDMOFA Foreign Secretary Momen and reiterated the U.S. commitment to promoting human rights and democratic values, including free and fair elections. We thank

for its generosity in hosting Rohingya refugees. state.gov/under-secretar

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nuland shakes hands with Bangladeshi Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen.

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US reiterates importance of ‘free, fair’ elections in Bangladesh

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland has reiterated the importance of "free and fair" elections, and their commitment to promoting human rights, labor rights, and freedom of expression in #Bangladesh.

unb.com.bd

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland has reiterated the importance of

#WorldPressFreedomDay2023 #WPFD2023

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António Guterres

@antonioguterres

Stop detaining & imprisoning journalists for doing their jobs. Stop the threats & attacks. Stop the lies & disinformation. Stop targeting truth & truth-tellers. As journalists stand up for truth, the world must stand with them. #WorldPressFreedomDay

#Bangladesh ranked the lowest among South Asian countries in the World Press Freedom Index 2023 by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)-ranking at 163rd position out of 180, with a score of 35.31. Bangladesh ranks lowest among South Asian countries in Press Freedom Index 2023… Show more

Freedom of press is vital in any democracy: US Charge d'affaires

“A free press is also essential for promoting human rights and social justice.” #Bangladesh Freedom of press is vital in any democracy: US Charge d'affaires

tbsnews.net

Charge d'affaires (CDA) at the US Embassy in Dhaka Helen LaFave said freedom of press is vital in any democracy. Journalism is not a crime, and protecting media freedom benefits society, she said at

The US Ambassador to #Bangladesh holds mugs of various media outlets which have not respected #PressFreedom whether it be in Bangladesh or the US. #JournalismIsNotACrime #WorldPressFreedomDay #WPFD2023

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U.S. Embassy Dhaka

@usembassydhaka

“On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we recognize the public’s right to information and acknowledge the brave journalists who uncover truth and hold us all accountable.” – Ambassador Peter Haas What do you see in the collage? Let us know in the comment section

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"Honorable Secretary, CHRD #Bangladesh continues to insist that no fair election will be possible under the illegal administration of Sheikh Hasina. She must resign forthwith, paving the way for a neutral CTG to hold the next election the way desired by the United States."

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Aequitas Review

@AequitasReview

"We also urged that the only way to hold a free and fair election would be under a neutral, non-partisan Caretaker Government (CTG)." #Bangladesh Follow Up Letter To U.S. Secretary Of State Antony Blinken by CHRD Bangladesh aequitasreview.org/follow-up-lett

It is encouraging to note that the United States continues to insist that, unlike the previous elections under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in #Bangladesh, the next election must be free, fair and internationally credible.

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CHRD Bangladesh

@chrdbangladesh

CHRD Bangladesh urges that "the only way to hold a free and fair election would be under a neutral, non-partisan Caretaker Government (CTG)." #Bangladesh Follow up letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken chrdbangladesh.org/2023/05/02/fol via @ChrdBangladesh

Excellent points about #Taiwan.

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S.L. Kanthan

@Kanthan2030

More than 10% of Taiwanese workers are employed in… mainland China! The Western propaganda about a scary communist country threatening democracy-loving Taiwan is beyond ridiculous. Oh, btw, those Taiwanese working in mainland are also highly educated — typically hi-tech… Show more

Repeal DSA, demands TIB marking World Press Freedom Day

#Bangladesh slid 10 places in the '2022 World Press Freedom Index', placing 162nd out of 180 countries. However, #SheikhHasina claims blatantly that the DSA is never misused. Repeal DSA, demands TIB marking World Press Freedom Day

tbsnews.net

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), a civil society watchdog, has reiterated the call for the repeal of the Digital Security Act on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. The

Taka weakens further, BB sells $1 at Tk 104.5

The Bangladeshi taka today weakened further against the US dollar as the #Bangladesh Bank started selling the American greenback to banks at Tk 104.5.

thedailystar.net

The central bank devalued the local currency Tk 103 from Tk 102 in the first week of April.

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South Asian Journal

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Bangladeshis Americans protested in front of the World Bank in Washington DC against Sheikh Hasina’s visit- They were attacked by pro #Bangladesh Government supporters

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Once again, Sheikh Hasina fabricates fairy tales to suit her narrative. There are no draconian laws such as the DSA in the U.S., UK, etc. Nor are people arrested in the middle of the night for expressing their opinions. They are also not disappeared nor extrajudicially killed for… Show more

Even the U.S. State Department accepts the One #China Policy. For the West to keep losing sleep about #Taiwan & to even fathom war with China over it is simply madness.

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tim anderson

@timand2037

Why do US and western politicians have a timetable for war with #China? Brilliant young #Chinese journalist @Jingjing_Li explains to George Galloway's MOAT TV show how ridiculous western propaganda about #Taiwan sounds in China. Full program here: youtube.com/watch?v=2CtCOz

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This is excellent. #FreeJulianAssange

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Richard

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President of Azerbaijan destroys BBC bullshit reporter accusing him of censoring free speech but can't give an example. He fires back: "Let's talk about Julian Assange"

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Qatar arrests 8 Indians accused of spying for Israel

#Qatar yesterday arrested a foreign network of eight Indians allegedly for spying for the Israeli state. Qatar arrests 8 Indians accused of spying for Israel middleeastmonitor.com/20230501-qatar via

@middleeastmnt

middleeastmonitor.com

Qatar yesterday arrested a foreign network of eight Indians allegedly for spying for the Israeli state. Hebrew media quoted local sources as saying that the defendants were 'recent graduates of t...

By “external pressure” she means massive corruption. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday blamed the external pressure for the cancellation of $1.2 billion credit the World Bank had committed to financing the iconic Padma Bridge that #Bangladesh finally constructed with its… Show more

#Iran has opened diplomatic missions in #SaudiArabia. This is groundbreaking.

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Al Mayadeen English

@MayadeenEnglish

#Breaking | #Iranian Foreign Ministry: #Iran reopens diplomatic missions in #Riyadh and #Jeddah, #SaudiArabia.