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Henry Kissinger’s role in Bengali massacre

Letter: In 1971 he advised Nixon to side with Pakistan’s military dictator in his war with Bangladesh, then East Pakistan, writes Robert Evans

The Guardian - UK

From Cambodia to Bangladesh: a brief history of Henry Kissinger’s alleged war crimes

Henry Kissinger sided with military dictators and genocidal regimes in his pursuit of projecting US power during the Cold War, resulting in the deaths of millions of innocents, Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK

Cop28: Women turn to community to weather climate crisis and inflation in Bangladesh

Trade in locally produced seeds is proving a lifeline for families under threat from cost of living rises and devastating weather, says anti-hunger charity ActionAid

The Independent UK

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Apprehensions drop, gold smuggling and FICN rise along south Bengal border in 2023

BSF South Bengal Frontier reports drop in illegal border crossing, but spike in gold and FICN smuggling. 2,345 persons apprehended in 2023, including 1,410 Bangladesh nationals, 864 Indian citizens and 61 Rohingyas. Seizure of gold up 50%, FICN up to ₹15.86 lakh. 641 persons apprehended for smuggling, incl. 183 Bangladeshis…

The Hindu

BAN vs NZ first Test | Taijul Islam’s 10-wicket haul secures 150-run win over New Zealand

Bangladesh secure 150-run victory over New Zealand in series-opening test. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took 10-wicket haul, while skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hit century on debut as captain. Offspinner Nayeem Hasan and pacer Shoriful Islam also contributed with 2-40 and 1-13 respectively. Daryl Mitchell top-scored for NZ with 58, while…

The Hindu

From Cambodia to Bangladesh: a brief history of Henry Kissinger’s alleged war crimes

Henry Kissinger sided with military dictators and genocidal regimes in his pursuit of projecting US power during the Cold War, resulting in the deaths of millions of innocents, Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK

114 Rohingyas among 716 infiltrators nabbed in Tripura in 2023

“The BSF is effectively guarding the international border with Bangladesh, resulting in the arrest of 319 Bangladeshis, 112 Rohingyas and 285 Indians in 2023,” Mr. Singh said.

The Hindu

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Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 150 runs in first Test

Bangladesh win 150-run Test vs. New Zealand in Sylhet. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took 6-75 in 2nd innings to bowl NZ out for 181. NZ top order failed, Tom Latham out for 0, Kane Williamson LBW for 11, Henry Nicholls for 2. Bangladesh eyeing series win, 2nd Test starts Dec…

The Hindu

All gaps along Pakistan, Bangladesh border to be plugged in next two years: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India’s two major borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh will be completely secured in the next two years, with work under way to completely plug gaps in about 60 km stretch along these two fronts.

The Hindu

From Cambodia to Bangladesh: a brief history of Henry Kissinger’s alleged war crimes

Henry Kissinger sided with military dictators and genocidal regimes in his pursuit of projecting US power during the Cold War, resulting in the deaths of millions of innocents, Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK

No ‘successful infiltration’ along Bangladesh border, says BSF D-G

He was speaking to reporters during the annual press conference at the BSF camp at Hazaribagh in Jharkhand on the eve of the 59th Raising Day of the force.

The Hindu

Indira Gandhi, P.N. Haksar were more than a match for Kissinger: Jairam Ramesh

Kissinger's death at 100 celebrated & condemned, created "huge headaches" for India in '71. Indira Gandhi & P.N. Haksar proved more than a match. Gary Bass' book indicts Kissinger for role in Bangladesh's creation.

The Hindu

‘I am not an anti-Semite’: Pro-Palestine artists cancelled across Europe

A Bangladeshi photojournalist, Palestinian filmmaker, and US author say cultural spaces are at risk of repression.

Al Jazeera

‘Won’t join farcical vote’: Bangladesh opposition leader ahead of election

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party will boycott January elections amid a deepening crisis for the country’s democracy.

Al Jazeera

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International Business Times

Young Rohingya Leave Bangladesh Camps For University Dream

Muhammed Hasson said a painful goodbye to his parents in a refugee camp in Bangladesh before embarking on a dangerous sea journey, refusing to let Myanmar's crackdown six years ago on Rohingyas like him crush his dream of attending university.

The Hindu

Glenn Phillips scalps four wickets as Kiwis restrict Bangladesh to 310/9 on first day of Sylhet Test

Bangladesh scored 310 on Day 1 of 1st Test vs NZ, led by Mahmudul Hasan's 86. Phillips (4-53) and Jamieson (2-60) starred with the ball for NZ.

The Hindu

BAN vs NZ first Test | Phillips takes 4 wickets after Mahmudul Hasan’s good start

New Zealand tour of Bangladesh: Bangladesh vs New Zealand first Test on November 28, 2023 — Day 1

The Hindu

New Zealand prepares for 'strong' Bangladesh in first Test

New Zealand's Tim Southee looks forward to Test series in Bangladesh, hoping spinners will outwit "strong" opponents. Kiwis have not won a Test in Bangladesh since 2008 but have high hopes for spin-heavy squad.

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Gangs, Extortion In Bangladesh Camps Driving Rohingya Sea Exodus

Holding his son's hand in a temporary shelter in Indonesia, Rohingya Mohamed Ridoi says he made the dangerous 12-day sea journey from massive refugee camps in Bangladesh to escape the pervasive threats of kidnapping, extortion and murder.

International Business Times

Bangladesh Arrests Thousands In 'Violent' Crackdown: HRW

Bangladesh has launched a sweeping and violent crackdown on opposition parties to "eliminate competition" ahead of general elections, including arresting almost 10,000 activists, Human Rights Watch said Monday.

The Hindu

CAA final draft likely to be ready by March 30, 2024: Union Minister Ajay Mishra

Union Minister Ajay Mishra claims CAA draft ready by Mar '21; BJP MP Santanu Thakur by his side. CAA to grant citizenship to persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh & Pakistan. TMC MP Santanu Sen says BJP's false claims becoming clear to Matuas, will be rejected in '21 polls.

The Hindu

In outreach to 90 Delhi-based diplomats, Bangladesh Foreign Secretary invites western poll observers

Bangladesh government urges Opposition to participate in polls, invites western observers. Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen held outreach with 90 diplomats in Delhi, pushing back on western proposal for dialogue with BNP. Govt committed to holding inclusive, transparent polls; India assured of no interference in domestic affairs.

Dynamite News

BSF Meghalaya thwarts cross-border smuggling attempt; seizes goods worth Rs 11 lakh in two separate operations

The troops of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya launched an operation and thwarted smuggling attempts near the Bangladesh border in two separate operations and seized goods worth Rs 11 lakh. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Seven films to be screened as part of IFFK’s anti-colonisation package

IFFK to screen 7 films in anti-colonisation package, incl. Mujib, Omar, Degrade, Crescendo, Paths of Glory, Thin Red Line, Great Dictator. Package in solidarity with Palestine. Mujib is biopic on Bangladesh's founding father; Omar tells story of Palestinian youth scaling West Bank wall; Degrade about 2 hairdressers in Gaza; Crescendo…

The Conversation

We rarely hear about the disasters that were avoided – but there’s a lot we can learn from them

When a huge cyclone slammed into East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) in November 1970 it caused water in the Ganges Delta to rise by 10 metres. Entire towns were submerged. At least 300,000 people died – it remains atop lists of the deadliest known tropical cyclones.

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