Bangladesh News News Bangladesh » Social: Pakistan flag seen in Bangladesh rally: Social media video of anti-Israel protest starts speculation about ‘reunion’
Arifa Rahman Ruma, a professor at the Bangladesh Open University, shared a video clip on social media earlier. The clip shows anti-Israel protests in Bangladesh. While demonstrators shout “Free ...
News Bangladesh » Social: Rumor Night: The Yunus Government’s Struggle With Disinformation in Post-Revolution Bangladesh
Disinformation, misinformation, and structured social media propaganda have posed significant challenges for Dr. Muhammad Yunus’ interim government in Bangladesh, especially as the opposition, ...
News Bangladesh » Social: Who will bell the cat? Confronting corruption to secure Bangladesh’s future
Corruption in Bangladesh has moved beyond isolated abuses to become a system that shapes governance, distorts markets, and burdens citizens—raising an urgent question: can rhetoric finally give way to ...
News Bangladesh » Social: Infodemics expose gaps in Bangladesh’s legal framework
Experts urge Bangladesh to introduce comprehensive law as misinformation and fake news spread rapidly, threatening public safety and social stability.
News Bangladesh » Social: Social media ban for young users: What would it look like in the context of Bangladesh?
A ban could potentially diminish the likelihood of cyberbullying, online exploitation, and exposure to harmful content. Several interviewees emphasised the real risks faced by young children, ...
News Bangladesh » Social: Pakistan-linked actors push anti-India narratives in Bangladesh: study
Narratives shaping regional perceptions. The report outlines how these actors are systematically promoting narratives that depict India as a destabilising presence in the region, ...
News Bangladesh » Social: Bangladesh’s indigenous minorities deprived in social safety programs
Indigenous peoples in Bangladesh are deprived in many ways and often persecuted by the majority. They are yet to get their constitutional recognition as an Indigenous people through their demands for ...
News Bangladesh » Social: Why psychosocial healing is essential for Bangladesh’s future
The future of Bangladesh depends not only on economic, infrastructural, and technological development but also on the emotional well-being of its population ...
News Bangladesh » Social: Bangladesh’s Cyber Radicalization Crisis
On August 5, 2024, a student-led revolution ended Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year authoritarian rule in Bangladesh. Despite the regime’s “zero tolerance” policy toward extremism, designed to legitimize its ...
News Bangladesh » Social: When Land Fails: Bangladesh’s Slow Crisis and a Shared Global Responsibility
There is a quiet contradiction at the heart of Bangladesh. It is a country defined by fertile land—built by rivers, sustained by sediment, and ...