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Revisiting the Ban on Honorific Titles in Official State Protocols
The recent prohibition of traditional honorifics in state communications raises concerns regarding state protocol, dignity, and global norms.
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New Horizon in Energy Security: IDB Signs $1B Eastern Refinery Deal
Bangladesh secures a $1 billion IDB deal to expand Eastern Refinery Limited in Patenga, tripling processing capacity and saving foreign currency.
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Nepal’s Deadly Flash Floods; An Occupational Safety Perspective
Himalayan debris-laden flash floods trigger multi-hazard emergencies, demanding urgent workplace safety updates and climate-risk management.
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Syria Removed From U.S. Terrorism List: A State’s Rebirth or a New Geopolitical Game?
The United States has removed Syria from its terrorism list after 47 years, opening a new chapter of recognition, reconstruction, and geopolitical competition.
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Battery-powered rickshaws: A complex policy equation for Bangladesh
The rapid growth of battery-powered rickshaws is creating interconnected pressures on electricity, the environment, public health and livelihoods.
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Haor communities adapt as shrinking water and fish threaten livelihoods in Kishoreganj
Farmers and fishers in Kishoreganj’s haor areas are adapting to climate pressures, but gaps in fisheries, health, sanitation and water management remain.
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The Ganges water treaty after 2026: water, power politics and Bangladesh's struggle to survive
The future of the 1996 Ganges water-sharing treaty will test Bangladesh-India relations amid climate change, geopolitical rivalry and political shifts.
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Elon Musk Says AI Could Redefine Work, Wealth and Economic Value
Elon Musk argues that advanced AI may make labor optional for many people and reshape how societies create and distribute wealth.