Podcasts about Dhaka

Architecture is often seen as something static — a monument, a statement, a symbol of permanence. But for Marina Tabassum, it's something else entirely: a living response to place, people, and change. In this episode of the Culture Shifts Podcast, I'm joined by Marina Tabassum, architect and educator based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and designer of this year's 25th Serpentine Pavilion in London.We talk about her distinct approach to building in both the Global South and North. From the lightweight, movable Khudi Bari homes for climate-displaced families in Bangladesh to her London pavilion A Capsule in Time, envisioned as a structure with a second life as a library. Marina shares how local materials like bamboo, brick, and mud shape her work, and why true sustainability means designing not only with the land, but with the people.Drawing from collaborations with geographers, anthropologists, and communities themselves, Marina challenges the idea of architecture as purely aesthetic, instead positioning it as a force for resilience, equality, and quiet transformation.Subscribe to the Culture Shifts Podcast on your favorite platform, and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack, or visit cultureshifts.net to stay connected.

Buoyed by a big win against Maldives, next up for Singapore is Bangladesh in the Asian Cup Qualifiers. And ahead of the duel in Dhaka, Sports Minutes heads into the Lions den to check in with Song Ui-Young. From returning after a year's absence due to personal reasons, to a budding midfield partnership with Kyoga Nakamura - it’s all building up to a pivotal 90 minutes that could define Singapore’s qualification hopes on the road to Riyadh. READ MORE:Song Ui-young gets Lions recall after year-long absence due to family mattersGot a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore ended a six-game winless streak with a morale-boosting 3-1 win over the Maldives - just in time for their Asian Cup qualifier in Bangladesh on June 10. Ikhsan Fandi marked his return to the side with a brace, while man-of-the-match Safuwan Baharudin made headlines of his own, revealing his club future exclusively to Sports Minutes. Tune in as we hear from both players and a look ahead to the duel in Dhaka with Deepanraj Ganesan. READ MORE:Ikhsan Fandi brace helps Lions end six-match winless run with 3-1 victory over the Maldives Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this opening episode of the mini-series, we explore how moments of crisis—from economic collapse to political instability—create fertile ground for anti-feminist backlash. We hear how patriarchal power is mobilised across contexts and how resisting it requires collective action that cuts across sectors, including health. Co-host Ishrat Jahan is joined by Lebanese researcher and activist Nay El Rahi and Kenyan programme officer Alfred Makabira, who share personal reflections and strategies for countering gender backlash in their own work.In this episode:Ishrat Jahan - Research Fellow at the Centre for Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health at BRAC James P. Grant School of Public Health in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ishrat's research focuses on the intersection of gender, health, and environmental issues. Ishrat is involved in national and international projects exploring the impact of climate change on women's health, adaptive practices in marginalised communities, and Global South-led curricula in higher education.Nay El Rahi – Researcher, Lebanese American University, Arab Institute for Women (AiW) Nay is an intersectional feminist writer, researcher, and political activist with over a decade of experience in journalism, research, and programming. Based at the Arab Institute for Women at the Lebanese American University, Nay's work focuses on anti-feminist backlash, gender-based violence, and kinship in Lebanon. She co-founded HarassTracker, a pioneering tool for reporting sexual harassment in Lebanon, and was named one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2016.Alfred Makabira - Programme Officer, Advocates for Social Change-Kenya (ADSOCK). Alfred is a human rights advocate working as part of the Countering Backlash: Reclaiming Justice project, developing and implementing practical strategies to help individuals and communities identify, resist, and challenge patriarchal backlash both online and in their local contexts.Useful links:CREA - Feminist Human Rights - Our Voices Our FuturesCountering Backlash - Reclaiming Gender JusticeWant to hear more podcasts like this?Follow Connecting Citizens to Science on your usual podcast platform or YouTube to hear more about current research and debates within global health.The podcast cuts across disciplines, including health systems strengthening, gender and intersectionality, tropical diseases (NTDs, TB, Malaria), maternal and child healthcare (antenatal and postnatal care), mental health and wellbeing, vector-borne diseases, climate change and co-production approaches. If you would like your project or programme to feature in an episode or miniseries, get in touch with the producers of Connecting Citizens to Science, the SCL Agency.

UN describes Gaza as 'hungriest place on earth' "The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has described Gaza as “the hungriest place on earth,” calling for immediate access to aid deliveries. Spokesperson Jens Laerke said nearly 180,000 pallets of food and life-saving supplies are ready to enter but remain blocked, despite being cleared and paid for. Israel has prevented food aid from entering the enclave since March, worsening the humanitarian crisis. " Israel kills five more aid workers in Gaza "Five aid workers from the Istanbul-based IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, working with the UN World Food Programme, have been killed in recent Israeli attacks on Gaza, the organisation announced. Two others were seriously wounded in the strikes over the past two days. IHH confirmed the deaths in a statement on X, condemning the attacks by Israeli forces." Russia proposes second round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on Monday "Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced Moscow has formally proposed June 2 as the date for a second round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul. The proposal follows initial negotiations held on May 16 in the same city. Lavrov credited Türkiye, United States and Saudi Arabia for helping create the conditions to resume the dialogue." US court blocks Trump's tariffs from going into effect "A US trade court has blocked President Donald Trump's ""Liberation Day"" tariffs, ruling he exceeded his authority by imposing broad duties on imports from trade-surplus nations. The Court of International Trade stated that only Congress holds the constitutional power to regulate foreign commerce, which cannot be overridden by presidential emergency powers. The judges emphasised that the decision was based on legal limits, not the effectiveness of the tariff strategy." Bangladesh sends first mango shipment to China as ties with India sour "Bangladesh sent its first consignment of mangoes to China, a symbolic move marking deepening ties with Beijing following strained relations with India. The export comes as China courts Dhaka in the wake of the 2024 uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who later fled to New Delhi. China's ambassador hailed the shipment as a “historic moment,” standing alongside Bangladeshi officials during the send-off."

Nvidia, a huge success in the tech world, reported its latest quarterly earnings. The chipmaker, vying with Apple for the position of the world's richest company, beat expectations despite export controls. Elon Musk, , the billionaire and co-founder and CEO of Tesla, has criticised one of the signature policies of President Donald Trump, marking a break from the US president who he helped to win re-election in 2024. And the meat of brown bears, a protected species in the EU, could soon be available to eat in Slovakia after the populist government approved plans for sale. Roger hears from a food tour guide who tested the meat before.Throughout the programme, we will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Michael Malone, a veteran Silicon Valley journalist and host of the Silicon Insider podcast in the US, and Zyma Islam, senior reporter for The Daily Star in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

In a nation where history is not studied, but staged, where tragedy is not remembered, but repurposed for applause, the ghosts of Dhaka are not laid to rest.

Bilal Hassan aka Mystapaki is a content creator. Bilal comes back on TPE to discuss his recent trip to Bangladesh. What is it like for a Pakistani to visit Dhaka and deal with the past?On this episode, we discuss 1971, living with trauma, travelling through Bangladesh, visiting Dhaka, the current political climate in Bangladesh, the ugliness of war and the best summer travel tips.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction and getting old5:50 What made a Pakistani visit Bangladesh12:30 Bangladeshis love Pakistanis. Why have they become anti India?18:00 What do you think of Bhutto and Muib-ur-Rehman now?22:00 History of Bangladesh, 1971 and Racism43:11 War is Ugly and war memorials53:00 Visiting Dhaka and the language controversy1:04:37 Travelling through Pakistan and Language Diversity1:13:20 Regional Cultures and Sindh1:18:15 Shabnam and erasure of Bangla culture1:23:34 Dhaka, Jinnah and visiting Bangladesh1:38:00 Where to go in the Summers?1:42:55 Audience questions

The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: Rome is the capital city of which country? Question 2: In which country is the city of Cali? Question 3: Which European capital city stands on the Manzanares River? Question 4: Which of these countries borders North Korea? Question 5: Port-au-Prince is the capital city of which country? Question 6: Where would you find the city of Algiers? Question 7: The Dharma Chakra or 'Wheel of Law' appears on the flag of which country? Question 8: Dhaka is the capital city of which country? Question 9: Which of these colors is included on the flag of Morocco? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Xung đột vũ trang bùng lên đầu tháng 5/2025 giữa Ấn Độ và Pakistan, sau vụ tấn công khủng bố khiến hơn 20 du khách Ấn Độ thiệt mạng tại vùng lãnh thổ tranh chấp ở Kashmir. Ấn Độ tiến hành chiến dịch Sindoor để trả đũa, với cáo buộc Islamabad đồng lõa. Trong đụng độ Ấn Độ - Pakistan vừa qua, có một quốc gia khác được nhắc đến nhiều: Trung Quốc. Câu hỏi mà nhiều người đặt ra là : Có phải Trung Quốc là bên hưởng lợi chính từ xung đột Ấn Độ - Pakistan ? Lần đầu tiên vũ khí tân tiến do Trung Quốc sản xuất đọ sức trên quy mô lớn với vũ khí hiện đại phương Tây. Nhưng các lợi ích mà Bắc Kinh thu được không chỉ là vũ khí.***Trong cuộc xung đột diễn ra từ đêm ngày 06 qua ngày 07/05/2025, theo truyền thông quốc tế, hai bên đã sử dụng tổng cộng 125 phi cơ chiến đấu tham chiến trong vòng hơn một giờ đồng hồ. Đây được coi là một trong những cuộc không chiến lớn nhất trong lịch sử quân sự thế giới từ nhiều thập niên nay, theo đài Mỹ CNN. Không quân Ấn Độ chủ yếu sử dụng các loại máy bay chiến đấu do Pháp sản xuất như Rafale và Mirage và của Nga, như Su-30MKI và Mig-29. Phía Pakistan là các tiêm kích F-16 của Mỹ và các chiến đấu cơ JF-17 và J-10C của Trung Quốc.Chống vũ khí tân tiến phương Tây : Lần đầu tiên vũ khí Trung Quốc thực chiến trên quy mô lớn Trả lời AFP, nhà nghiên cứu Siemon Wezeman, Viện Nghiên cứu Hòa bình Quốc tế Stockholm (Sipri), nhận định đây là « lần đầu tiên kể từ thập niên 1980, một nước sử dụng một số lượng lớn vũ khí Trung Quốc với nhiều chủng loại khác nhau giao chiến với một nước khác ». Theo Islamabad, quân đội Pakistan trong cuộc đọ sức này đã bắn hạ 5 phi cơ đối thủ, trong đó có « ba chiến đấu cơ Rafale » Pháp sản xuất. Phía Ấn Độ xác nhận có tổn thất, nhưng không cho biết cụ thể.Các phương tiện truyền thông thân Bắc Kinh quảng bá rầm rộ cho chiến thắng này. Trang Asia Times có bài « Trung Quốc là bên giành thắng lợi lớn nhất trong trận không chiến Ấn Độ -Pakistan » (ngày 21/05/2025), thuật lại một cách hào hứng không khí chiến thắng với đoạn mở đầu như sau « những tiếng reo hò hân hoan nhất » là dành để « chào mừng các phi công Pakistan, lái máy bay phản lực do Trung Quốc chế tạo, bắn tên lửa PL-15 đầy uy lực, được cho là giúp bắn hạ 6 phi cơ chiến đấu của Ấn Độ, do Pháp và Nga chế tạo. Trung Quốc ăn mừng chiến tích của Pakistan. »Thực đơn Không quân Pakistan : « bánh mỳ nướng Pháp » và « sa lát Nga »Asia Times cho biết, để nhạo báng Ấn Độ và tuyên truyền cho chiến thắng, Không Quân Pakistan (PAF) đưa lên mạng bức ảnh chụp thực đơn « Bữa sáng của sĩ quan phòng không », với hai món « bánh mỳ nướng kiểu Pháp » và « sa lát Nga », ngụ ý các phi cơ của Ấn Độ bị bắn hạ rạng sáng ngày mùng 7 tháng 5.Đài Pháp France 24 có bài mô tả không khí phấn khích trên các mạng xã hội Trung Quốc như Weibo, sau khi Islamabad loan tin. Nhà sản xuất phi cơ Rafale, tập đoàn Dassault Aviation, không trả lời đề nghị bình luận của France 24. Việc các cơ sở liên quan của Pháp im lặng dường như xác nhận độ tin cậy của các tin tức loan tải. Theo một phân tích của Washington Post, do ba chuyên gia về đạn dược thực hiện, những hình ảnh được kiểm chứng tại địa điểm rơi máy bay cho thấy các mảnh vỡ « tương thích với ít nhất hai máy bay chiến đấu do Pháp sản xuất mà Không quân Ấn Độ sử dụng, bao gồm một chiếc Rafale và một chiếc Mirage 2000 ».Trung Quốc : Ít nhất là chiến thắng về hình ảnh trên truyền thôngKhông quân Pakistan chế giễu Ấn Độ đã lãng phí tiền bạc cho « giấc mơ 9 tỉ đô la » mua vũ khí phương Tây mới đây. Pakistan, quốc gia đồng minh của Mỹ, nhưng sử dụng nhiều vũ khí của Trung Quốc trong thời gian gần đây (với hơn 80% lượng nhập khẩu từ 2020 đến 2024, theo Sipri), hoan hỉ với chất lượng vũ khí Trung Quốc. Theo Asia Times, vũ khí Trung Quốc sẽ không những được Pakistan mua nhiều hơn, mà còn thu hút cả Ai Cập, Iran hay Ả Rập Xê Út, sau trận thực chiến vừa qua.Mặc dù vẫn còn quá sớm để « rút ra kết luận », chuyên gia về Trung Quốc Carlotta Rinaudo, thuộc Nhóm nghiên cứu an ninh quốc tế (ITSS) Verona, được France 24 dẫn lại, tin rằng đây quả là « một chiến thắng lớn cho Trung Quốc về mặt hình ảnh, đặc biệt là đối với một quốc gia mà về mặt lý thuyết, chưa từng tiến hành chiến tranh kể từ cuộc chiến tranh với Việt Nam năm 1979 và vũ khí của họ không có danh tiếng như vũ khí của Pháp hay của Mỹ ».Mắt xích chính của « Con đường tơ lụa mới » ở Nam Á: Quân đội Pakistan được lên dây cót tinh thần…  Một lợi thế khác với Trung Quốc qua xung đột này là uy tín của Quân đội Pakistan bất ngờ được phục hồi. Pakistan là đối tác số một của Trung Quốc tại khu vực, và là mắt xích chính của Con đường Tơ lụa mới của Trung Quốc tại Nam Á, nơi Bắc Kinh đã bỏ ra hàng chục tỉ đô la đầu tư xây dựng cơ sở hạ tầng. Uy tín của Quân đội Pakistan khởi sắc, Bắc Kinh ắt hẳn hoan hỉ. Ngày 10/05, ngày chấm dứt chiến sự với Ấn Độ kể từ giờ trở thành một ngày lễ tại Pakistan. Chính quyền Pakistan muốn tranh thủ cơ hội này cổ vũ cho Quân đội, mà uy tín vốn bị sụt giảm mạnh từ nhiều năm nay.Phóng sự của đặc phái viên Sonia Ghezali gửi về từ Islamabad :« Pakistan muôn năm ! Bọn trẻ hét vang khi gặp nhau trên đường phố. Chúng được người lớn xung quanh cổ vũ. Đây là một cảnh tượng thường thấy trong những ngày qua ở đất nước này. Những biểu ngữ mang màu xanh lá cây, màu cờ của Pakistan đã trở thành hình nền của một số ứng dụng trên điện thoại di động, một số chương trình truyền hình và một số tài khoản trên mạng xã hội. Pakistan tự coi mình là bên chiến thắng trong cuộc xung đột vừa qua với Ấn Độ. Quân đội Pakistan - vốn mất đi hào quang trong những năm gần đây, bị chỉ trích và bị cáo buộc liên quan đến những mờ ám về chính trị - nay lại được tôn vinh.Ali, một người đàn ông đứng tuổi, sống ở Islamabad, lưu ý rằng cách nhìn đã thay đổi đối với Quân đội. Ông nói : ‘‘Đã có thời điểm, Quân đội mất đi một số lợi thế trong việc giành được sự ủng hộ từ người dân Pakistan. Nhưng giờ đây, Quân đội được ủng hộ mạnh mẽ. Quân đội đã giành lại được trái tim của người dân Pakistan. Tôi đã bảo các con tôi phải tôn trọng quân đội, tôn trọng những người đang trong quân ngũ, để bảo vệ chúng ta và bảo vệ đất nước''. Lòng yêu nước đang mạnh mẽ hơn bao giờ hết ở Pakistan, nơi mà cho đến gần đây người dân vẫn tỏ ra ngờ vực chính quyền. »… nhưng tình hình có thể sớm đảo chiềuTrong một bài trả lời báo Ấn Độ The New Indian Express, bà Christine Fair, giáo sư Đại học Georgetown (Mỹ), một chuyên gia về chính trị Nam Á, xác nhận việc trước vụ tấn công khủng bố ở Kashmir và chiến dịch trả đũa « Sindoor », tổng tham mưu trưởng Lục quân Asim Munir và Quân đội Pakistan mất uy tín nặng nề đặc biệt do việc đàn áp cựu thủ tướng Imran Khan. Tuy nhiên, chuyên gia Nam Á Christine Fair cũng nhấn mạnh là cho dù xung đột vừa qua có thể lấy lại một phần thiện cảm của dân chúng và lên dây cót tinh thần cho quân đội Pakistan, nhưng tình hình có thể xoay chuyển theo chiều hướng ngược lại trong những tháng tới.Đó là chưa kể xét về tương quan lực lượng, quân đội Ấn Độ vẫn mạnh hơn nhiều, và trong cuộc đụng độ vừa qua, New Delhi đã nâng ngưỡng tấn công trả đũa khủng bố, với việc oanh kích thẳng vào một số cơ quan quân sự đầu não của Pakistan. Theo báo chí Ấn Độ, trong cuộc chiến chớp nhoáng 4 ngày này, quân đội Ấn Độ đã dùng tên lửa Brahmos tấn công 8 căn cứ không quân chính của Pakistan, trong đó có sân bay Nur Khan, cách thủ đô Islamabad chỉ 10 cây số, và dùng drone tấn công Bộ tư lệnh Quân đội Pakistan, Sở Kế hoạch Chiến lược (SPD), phụ trách bảo vệ các cơ sở vũ khí hạt nhân, một căn cứ của cơ quan Tình báo phụ trách Kashmir (trang Hindustan Times, ngày 16/05/2025).Chiến tranh Ấn – Pakistan có thể khiến nhiều « nước dao động » Nam Á ngả về Trung Quốc Về vị thế của Trung Quốc sau cuộc chiến 4 ngày Ấn Độ và Pakistan, một số chuyên gia chú ý đến việc hàng loạt quốc gia « dao động » (swing states) tại khu vực Nam Á, như Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan và Maldives, có thể điều chỉnh chiến lược, và ngả hơn về phía Trung Quốc. Bài « How South Asia's ‘swing states' navigate India-Pakistan tensions » (Các quốc gia ‘dao động' vùng Nam Á lèo lái ra sao trong bối cảnh căng thẳng Ấn Độ - Pakistan), của hai nhà nghiên cứu Rudabeh Shahid và Nazmus Sakib, đăng tải trên Atlantic Council (15/05/2025), nêu một số nhận định tổng quan đáng chú ý về 5 quốc gia nói trên.Bangladesh, đa số dân cư theo đạo Hồi, đang trong quá trình chuyển tiếp chính trị gian nan, sau khi nhà lãnh đạo độc tài thân Ấn Độ Sheikh Hasina bị lật đổ. Lập trường chống Ấn Độ trong dân chúng có nguy cơ gia tăng, khiến chính quyền Dhaka có thể phải khẳng định lập trường độc lập nhiều hơn, và thậm chí đối lập với Ấn Độ. Bangladesh có thể sẽ phải chấp nhận để Trung Quốc đầu tư nhiều hơn vào các cơ sở hạ tầng của nước này.Đảo quốc Sri Lanka cũng đang tiến trình phục hồi sau khủng hoảng kinh tế. Việc chính quyền Ấn Độ của thủ tướng Narendra Modi cổ vũ mạnh cho chủ nghĩa dân tộc Hindu, có thể thổi bùng lên chủ nghĩa dân tộc Phật giáo ở Sri Lanka. Liên minh giữa các lực lượng dân tộc chủ nghĩa Ấn giáo và dân tộc chủ nghĩa Phật giáo Sri Lanka có thể làm gia tăng thế đối đầu chống đạo Hồi tại Sri Lanka, làm tình hình nội bộ đảo quốc này thêm căng thẳng, khiến nỗ lực duy trì thế cân bằng chiến lược giữa Ấn Độ và Trung Quốc của Sri Lanka thêm khó khăn.Bên cạnh các quan hệ quân sự mật thiết với Islamabad, Bắc Kinh cũng có chính sách về đập nước, khẳng định như là sức mạnh chính nghĩa, mang lại đảm bảo về nước cho Pakistan, hành động theo luật pháp quốc tế, chống lại chủ trương của Ấn Độ, dùng nước như một vũ khí trừng phạt đối thủ (theo chuyên gia về chính sách đối ngoại của Trung Quốc với khu vực Ấn Độ - Thái Bình Dương, Sana Hashmi).Tạo bất ổn, khiến Ấn Độ kém thu hút hơn với giới đầu tư nước ngoài ? Nhưng liệu Trung Quốc có thể kích động xung đột Ấn Độ -Pakistan để tiếp tục hưởng lợi ? Trả lời RFI, chuyên gia về Ấn Độ Olivier Da Lage nhấn mạnh, xung đột bùng phát dữ dội cũng gây tổn thất lớn cho Bắc Kinh :« Về mặt địa chính trị, Trung Quốc hậu thuẫn Pakistan và không thể để Pakistan suy yếu quá một mức độ nhất định. Nhưng mặt khác, Trung Quốc cũng có lợi ích ở Ấn Độ, có lợi ích kinh tế rất lớn ở đây. Và cuối cùng, tại vùng biên giới bất ổn giữa Trung Quốc và Ấn Độ, đã có ​​nhiều cuộc đụng độ trong những năm gần đây. Nhưng trong khoảng một năm trở lại đây, đã có một quá trình xích lại gần nhau rất đáng kể mà Trung Quốc không thể bỏ qua vào thời điểm mà một cuộc đối đầu lớn đang được chuẩn bị, có thể là với Mỹ. Trung Quốc sẽ thiệt hại rất nhiều nếu xung đột bùng nổ tại một khu vực sát sườn. »Về vấn đề này, tại Ấn Độ cũng có quan điểm lo ngại là Bắc Kinh có thể hưởng lợi, khi không khí căng thẳng giữa Ấn Độ và Pakistan có thể làm nản lòng giới đầu tư nước ngoài trong bối cảnh dòng đầu tư đang có xu hướng chuyển một phần từ Trung Quốc sang Ấn Độ.***Tranh chấp về lãnh thổ giữa Ấn Độ và Pakistan bắt nguồn từ thời hai nước lập quốc, sau khi Anh Quốc chấm dứt chế độ thuộc địa. Các đối kháng, hận thù giữa người theo Hindu giáo và người Hồi giáo có xu hướng trỗi dậy mạnh mẽ trong bối cảnh đối đầu Mỹ - Trung ngày càng trở nên quyết liệt. Ấn Độ ngả nhiều hơn về phía Mỹ trong lúc Pakistan ngày càng gắn bó với Trung Quốc.Xung đột chưa từng có Ấn Độ - Pakistan từ hơn hai thập niên, đặc biệt với cuộc không chiến lần đầu tiên vũ khí tối tân Trung Quốc đọ sức với vũ khí phương Tây, có thể mang lại một số lợi thế nhất định cho Trung Quốc, nhưng nhìn toàn cục, một xung đột bùng phát dữ dội tại đây sẽ phá vỡ thế cân bằng vốn đã mong manh của khu vực, ắt hẳn cũng không phải là điều có lợi cho Trung Quốc, theo nhiều nhà quan sát.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you 5 major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, May 19th, 2025. This is Nelson John. 1. Q4 Earnings Storm: Over 660 Companies Line UpIt's a blockbuster week on Dalal Street as over 660 companies, including market giants like Power Grid, ONGC, Hindalco, and ITC, prepare to report Q4 results. The Nifty 500 has already surprised positively with 10.5% earnings growth, signaling a mid-cap revival. Investors will closely track results starting Monday from firms like DLF and Pfizer, followed by Hindalco, Dixon, and Max Healthcare on Tuesday. Wednesday belongs to ONGC, IndiGo, and Mankind Pharma. By Friday, the likes of JSW Steel and Reliance Infra will cap off what could be a defining week for FY25 sentiment. Even Saturday will see earnings action from JK Cement and Indigo Paints. The momentum here could shape the market's next big move. 2. IMF's 11-Point Lifeline to PakistanPakistan has secured a fresh $1 billion from the IMF—but with 11 strict conditions. The total disbursed now stands at $2.1 billion. Key demands include passing a ₹17.6 trillion budget, implementing agricultural income tax, raising energy tariffs, and phasing out tech zone incentives by 2035. Failure to meet these could jeopardize further aid. Adding to the pressure, the IMF has flagged rising India-Pakistan tensions as a potential risk to the reform path. As Pakistan stares at a tough fiscal balancing act, the road to economic stability is paved with policy overhauls and public patience. 3. India Hits Bangladesh with Trade CurbsIndia has restricted port access for Bangladeshi goods worth $770 million, impacting nearly 42% of Dhaka's exports into India. The move blocks key items like garments and processed foods from land routes, now limiting them to Kolkata and Nhava Sheva ports. While India hasn't cited geopolitical reasons, the restrictions follow Dhaka's curbs on Indian yarn and rice exports and a transit fee on Indian cargo. Experts say India is using economic tools to push back against Bangladesh's growing tilt towards China, which recently signed $2.1 billion worth of deals with Dhaka. With trade ties fraying, the two neighbors are veering from collaboration toward confrontation. 4. Adani's Deep-Sea Defence PlayAdani Defence & Aerospace has signed a major partnership with US-based Sparton to localize anti-submarine warfare tech in India. This makes Adani the first private Indian firm to offer indigenised sonobuoy systems—critical for undersea detection and naval security. The tie-up aligns with India's ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision and is poised to boost Indian Navy capabilities. Jeet Adani called it a step toward securing sovereignty amid rising maritime threats. Sparton CEO Donnelly Bohan said the collaboration will help build high-tech jobs and localized defence manufacturing. India's push to be a global player in undersea warfare just got a sonar-powered boost. 5. Ola's Gigafactory Ambitions Hit DelayOla Electric's grand gigafactory plan has hit a snag. Despite raising ₹5,500 crore last year, the company has not utilized the ₹1,227 crore earmarked for expanding battery cell capacity to 6.4 GWh by April 2025. Phase 1b and Phase 2 are delayed, with commercial production now pushed to FY26. This could endanger Ola's eligibility for incentives under the ₹18,100 crore PLI scheme. The company, already facing mounting losses—₹564 crore in Q3 FY25—is under scrutiny for delayed execution and missed milestones. Analysts warn that unless Ola speeds up or outsources, its dream of a 20GWh facility by 2026 may remain on paper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  The Ruckus Report Quick take: International school leader Jennifer Bertram reveals how trusting your intuition can lead to unexpected leadership opportunities, and how joining a supportive community of fellow leaders transforms professional growth. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Originally from Canada, Jennifer's teaching journey began in Montevideo, Uruguay, followed by many years at Escola Americana de Campinas, Brazil. She transitioned to administrative roles including Secondary Dean of Students and Assistant Principal. Jennifer then served as Middle School Principal at the American International School of Dhaka for five years before moving to American International School Chennai with her family. Breaking Down the Old Rules

Jeudi 6 juin 2024Pascal Janovjak – Le voyage du Salem – Actes Sud.En dialogue avec Céline CuriolEn 1980, la salle des machines d'un énorme pétrolier baptisé le Salem prend feu au large des côtes sénégalaises. L'équipage est sauvé par un navire anglais qui s'éloigne en sachant que le tanker, chargé de 200 000 tonnes de brut, va exploser et provoquer la plus grande marée noire de tous les temps. Mais le géant de fer bascule et coule sans la moindre étincelle. Un mystère, une histoire unique, celle de la plus extraordinaire escroquerie du siècle.Pascal Janovjak est un écrivain franco-suisse né à Bâle en 1975 de mère française et de père slovaque. Il étudie l'histoire de l'art et la littérature comparée à Strasbourg et travaille ensuite à l'étranger, d'abord en Jordanie et au Liban en tant qu'enseignant, puis au Bangladesh où il occupe le poste de directeur de l'Alliance Française de Dhaka. 

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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, artist Bishwajit Goswami creates a powerful new installation that captures the spirit of his homeland's rivers, lifelines darkened by pollution, yet still full of energy, beauty, and memory. Reporter Sahar Zand follows Bishwajit as he prepares for a major international exhibition in Paris. From his artist-led rooftop community space in a former tannery, to the crowded, chaotic riverbanks of Dhaka, Sahar traces the origins of a deeply personal artwork shaped by conversations, rituals, and found materials gathered along the river's edge.

My mother, Gretchen Elizabeth Wetzel, was born in Glendive Montana in 1949. Her mother's family had arrived in covered wagons in Willow Creek Valley in 1891. But this is not where the traveling ended. After moving to Missoula, my grandfather was hired by the Ford Foundation as an educational adviser for the Pakistani Government to set up pilot schools in East Pakistan. My mom was fifteen, when her family moved to Dhaka (at that time East Pakistan, now Bangladesh). Since there was no high school for her, she was sent to a boarding school in New Delhi. It was her first, but certainly not last, big adventure. When I look at my mom's life, I think of my Grandma's quilt, every piece of fabric tells its own story. My mom has lived in the most breathtaking places of Montana, behind mud walls in an Indian village, New York, Hamburg, Berlin, Valencia, and the quaint little village of Beyenburg, where I was born. Her life has been everything but boring. One of my earliest memories is seeing her as a child, her gorgeous brown braid cascading down her shoulder, thinking she looked like a queen. It is truly an honor to share her story with you. https://flatheadbeacon.com/e-edition/12_03_2020/mobile/index.html#p=76https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2018/mar/15/betty-wetzel-102-6/

In the forty-fourth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Martha Das from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Growing up in a small village, Martha sensed God's calling from an early age and came to understand the importance of generosity. Through the many roles she has held throughout her life, she has witnessed God's provision and faithfulness, even in the face of hardship and persecution. She closes the conversation with a passionate appeal to churches and ministries: make room for young people to serve the Lord and encourage them to use everything they're learning, especially through media, to help advance the gospel of Jesus Christ.We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments, or feedback. To do so, email us at mail@gtp.org. The music is Concerto a' 4 Violini No 2 by Telemann played on classical guitar by Jon Sayles. Published by Exzel Music. Length: 11:46

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 9th of April and here are today's headlines.The Reserve Bank of India has slashed the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6% in its latest monetary policy review. This signals lower interest rates on home, personal, and auto loans soon. The Monetary Policy Committee also shifted its stance from "neutral" to "accommodative," hinting at more rate cuts ahead. GDP growth for 2025–26 has been revised down to 6.5% from 6.7%, while retail inflation is projected at 4%. Lower rates aim to boost borrowing and spending amid slowing economic momentum.India has revoked a key transshipment facility that allowed Bangladesh to move export cargo through Indian territory to Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar. The decision, announced by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, follows Bangladesh's growing economic ties with China in Northeast India. A June 2020 order enabling transshipment via Indian ports and land customs stations has been officially rescinded. The move is expected to strain Dhaka's regional trade logistics and could reflect India's strategic pushback against China's expanding influence in South Asia.India has cleared a high-value defense deal with France to purchase 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for the Indian Navy. Estimated at over ₹63,000 crore, the deal includes 22 single-seat and 4 twin-seat variants, along with maintenance support, logistics, and training packages. This agreement strengthens naval aviation capabilities aboard aircraft carriers INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. It also supports Make in India goals with offset obligations requiring domestic manufacturing components. The deal is expected to be formalized shortly, marking a major milestone in Indo-French strategic cooperation.Russia has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend its Victory Day Parade on May 9, commemorating 80 years since the end of World War II. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko confirmed that the invitation has been sent, and the visit is under discussion. The gesture comes after Moscow confirmed President Putin's scheduled visit to India later this year. Russia has extended invitations to several “friendly nations,” reinforcing diplomatic ties amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Modi's participation would signify India's balancing act in global power dynamics.The US has officially enforced a sweeping 104% tariff on all Chinese imports starting April 9, escalating its trade confrontation with Beijing. The tariff includes existing levies and new duties under Section 301 of the Trade Act. This move follows President Trump's ultimatum to China to withdraw its retaliatory 34% tariffs. With Beijing refusing to back down, the White House has proceeded with the measure. The new tariff is expected to impact global trade flows, raise prices in the US, and further strain US-China economic relations.That's all for today. This was the CatchUp on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

BBC health correspondent James Gallagher investigates how our noisy world is damaging our health. He finds out why noise increases our risk of health problems, like heart attacks, sleep problems and anxiety, and can even affect how long we live. James spends two days in Barcelona – one of the noisiest cities in Europe – to meet the people whose health is being ruined by noise and the scientists and doctors trying to solve the problem. He also visits London to be experimented on in a lab to find out how noise changes the body, and hears from Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh, one of the loudest places on the planet.

* Netanyahu orders prep for ceasefire talks under US proposal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with a delegation that returned from Qatar to discuss ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. At the end of the meeting that included ministers and security officials, Netanyahu ordered preparations for negotiations under a proposal by US President Donald Trump's Special Mideast Envoy Steve Witkoff. The proposal includes the immediate release of 11 Israeli hostages and the remains of half of the deceased captives. Israeli media previously reported that Witkoff presented a new proposal during ceasefire talks in Doha. * US, Russia discuss Ukraine, Yemen strikes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to discuss the next stage in talks on ending the Ukraine war. According to State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce, the top diplomats "agreed to continue working towards restoring communication between the United States and Russia". Rubio also updated Lavrov on military activity in the Middle East, where US forces carried out deadly strikes against Houthis in Yemen. * Over 100,000 rally in Serbia against Vucic government At least 100,000 people descended on Belgrade for a mass rally seen as a culmination of months-long protests against Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic and his government. Large crowds of flag-waving protesters clogged the downtown area of the capital despite occasional rain, with people hardly able to move and many stuck hundreds of metres away from the planned protest venue. Police said the crowd reached 107,000 people with no major incidents reported. Serbian independent media described the rally as the biggest ever in the country, saying the numbers were much higher. * Bangladeshi students urge UN to seek ICC trial for Hasina Bangladeshi student representatives urged the United Nations to assist in taking former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's case to the International Criminal Court over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising last year. The demand was made on Saturday during a meeting between a student delegation and visiting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Dhaka. Guterres is in Bangladesh for a four-day visit, set to conclude on Sunday. * Trump mutes Voice of America, employees put on leave President Donald Trump's administration has begun making deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming, with the organisation's director saying all VOA employees have been put on leave. On Friday night, shortly after Congress passed its latest funding bill, Trump directed his administration to reduce the functions of several agencies to the minimum required by law. That included the US Agency for Global Media, which houses Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Asia and Radio Marti, which beams Spanish-language news into Cuba.

Im Sommer 2024 musste die autokratische Regierung nach landesweiten Protesten zurücktreten. Seitdem führt eine Interimsregierung unter Nobelpreisträger Muhammed Yunus – bekannt als «Banker der Armen» - die Geschäfte. Doch die Gewalt nimmt zu, die Preise bleiben hoch und Reformen fehlen. Shima Akhter, 24, geht schon wieder demonstrieren. «Die Situation ist gefährlicher als im Juli und August». Damals hatten Studierende nach wochenlangen Protesten das autokratische Regime der Regierungschefin Sheikh Hasina aus dem Amt verjagt. Mehr als 1400 Menschen verloren nach UNO-Schätzungen ihr Leben im Kugelhagel der Polizei. Hasina und ihre Partei Awami League hatten das Land 15 Jahre lang mit eiserner Faust regiert, die Wahlen gefälscht und Meinungsfreiheit unterdrückt. Nach ihrem Rücktritt versprach Nobelpreisträger Muhammad Yunus demokratische Reformen. Doch die Kriminalität steigt, die extreme Armut auch. Zehntausende Textilarbeiterinnen und -arbeiter haben ihre Arbeit verloren. Das Vertrauen schwindet, dass Dr. Yunus und seine Interimsregierung die Lage in den Griff bekommen. «Die Flitterwochen sind vorbei», urteilt Polit-Ökonom Parviz Abbasi aus Dhaka. Jeder habe zwar gewusst, dass der Weg steinig werde. Aber niemand habe realisiert, dass die Übergangsregierung nicht in der Lage sein würde, Antworten zu liefern.

In this episode, Vanshika Saraf sits down with Rushali Saha to unpack the shifting dynamics between Delhi and Dhaka. More than six months after Sheikh Hasina's exit and a new interim leadership in Bangladesh, bilateral relations are at a crossroads. Can India recalibrate its strategy and move beyond megaphone diplomacy? How will Bangladesh's warming ties with Pakistan and China reshape the neighbourhood? And is there a way to restore balance in this historically cyclical relationship? Join them as they dive into the politics, power plays, and backchannel diplomacy shaping the future of India-Bangladesh relations.The PGP is a comprehensive 48-week hybrid programme tailored for those aiming to delve deep into the theoretical and practical aspects of public policy. This multidisciplinary course offers a broad and in-depth range of modules, ensuring students get a well-rounded learning experience. The curriculum is delivered online, punctuated with in-person workshops across India.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in/pgp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takshashila.org.in/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

P1:s veckomagasin om Sverige och världen politik, trender och analyser. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. I första timmen:Efter den hätska ordväxlingen i Vita huset mellan presidenterna Trump och Zelenskyj möts Europas ledare i London för att försöka att rädda den transatlantiska enigheten om stödet till Ukraina – med flera av radions korrespondenter.Bör vi i orostider använda konst, kultur och hantverk som eskapism – eller som något konstruktivt? Reportage av Nina Benner.Kyrkor i El Paso höjer sina röster för migranter, men andra tycker att de politiserar bibeln. Rapport från vår latinamerikakorrespondent Lotten Collin.Krönika av Ulrika Knutson.Panelen med Göran Greider Dalademokraten, Zina Al-Dewany Aftonbladet och Tobias Wikström Dagens industri.I andra timmen:Igår var sista dagen för den 42 dagar långa vapenvilan i Gaza. Vad händer härnäst? Hör mellanösternkorrespondent Cecilia Uddén.Till veckan har Sverige varit med i Nato i ett år. Reportage av Mikael Eriksson.Vad betyder det hätska mötet i Vita huset för möjligheten till ett fredsavtal? Intervju med freds- och konfliktsprofessorn Isak Svensson.Islamister vinner mark i Bangladesh. Rapport från Naila Saleem New Delhi och Redwan Ahmed i Dhaka.Ikväll Oscarsgala i USA. Vi minns politiska utspel genom åren – och frågar oss hur världspolitiken kommer märkas under årets gala med USA-korrespondent Roger Wilson och P1 Kulturs filmkritiker Emma Engström.Kåseri av Emil Jensen.Programledare: Hélène BennoProducent: Mårten FärlinTekniker: Mikael Sarabi

Guest Jessie Brown shares her incredible journey of going from Dhaka, Bangladesh,  with an aim of reaching New Caledonia - an expedition which would take her from the most to the least polluted places on earth. Despite having no prior bike travel experience, Jessie braved the elements, navigated bustling cities, and overcame numerous challenges, including route changes due to conflicts and unplanned detours. Along the way she also measured air pollution using sensors throughout her trip, adding a unique environmental research aspect to her adventure. To keep track of Jessie's future adventures follow her via her instagram page - @jessies.expeditionBig thanks to Old Man Mountain for supporting this episode of Seek Travel Ride. If you're loving this podcast and want to support the show, visit oldmanmountain.com/seektravelride Not only will you discover great gear for your cycling adventures, but you'll also help keep Seek Travel Ride going strong. Find out more about our Seek Travel Ride Lightweight Bikepacking Tour!Join me for a 6 night - 5 day tour through the Pyrenees Foothills.Dates - June 28 - July 04Start and Finish: ToulouseFind Out more and Book Your Spot Here Support the showBuy me a coffee and help support the show!Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride NewsletterFollow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideWebsite: Seek Travel RideFacebook - Seek Travel RideLeave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music Thank you to RedShift Sports for supporting the show! - Check them out here

In today's episode we discuss NAB going after Malik Riaz, the PECA Law, the Blasphemy Gang story, Trump Watch, Dhaka, Sri Lanka and India.Uzair Younus and Shehzad Ghias do the round up of this week's news in our new show 'This Week in Pakistan. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction1:30 NAB's letter against Malik Riaz9:03 PECA Law amended14:03 Blasphemy Gang17:30 PTI-Government talks23:00 Pakistan gets loan24:00 Mohsin Naqvi in US26:00 Trump Watch27:30 Dhaka and Sri Lanka29:19 India engages with Trump32:30 Iftikhar Wali Khan vs Naeem Panjhuta34:20 Audience Question

Michael Arko Roy is a Junior at Gordon majoring in Business management and Marketing. Michael was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh (Almost 8000 miles away from home), brought up in a Christ-loving family. Severed in a youth ministry in Bangladesh for almost 6 years. He loves meeting new people and making new friends. Michael loves doing origami and is fluent in 3 different languages. Fun fact about Michael – he can read and write at the same time

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Kate Adie presents stories from the US, Mexico, Bangladesh, Guatemala and Malaysia Donald Trump marked his return to the White House with a deluge of executive orders and announcements, which included an immigration crackdown, ending federal diversity programmes and withdrawing the US from the WHO. Anthony Zurcher travelled with the president on board Air Force One.In cities across the US, the Immigration Enforcement Agency has been conducting raids and arresting thousands of undocumented migrants, as part of President Trump's crackdown. Mexico is preparing itself for the potential arrival of tens of thousands of people in the coming weeks. Will Grant reports from both sides of the border.In Bangladesh, deaths related to diseases, such as cholera and rotavirus are considered especially high, because of long-standing issues with overcrowding, poor sanitation and access to clean water. Rebecca Root visited a hospital in the capital, Dhaka, which is leading the way in treatment and prevention.Many of Guatemala's indigenous communities live outside the major cities, and the stress of living isolated lives has fuelled mental health problems. A group of indigenous women is trying to change that. Jane Chambers went to lake Atitlan to meet them.The Malaysian state of Sabah, in northern Borneo, is a mountainous region covered in dense rainforest. On a recent visit there, Stephen Moss came across the increasingly rare black hornbill – and a new generation of keen birdwatchers.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Production coordinators: Katie Morrison & Sophie Hill

Hello to you listening in Dhaka, Bangladesh!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.As both lawyer and litigation consultant I've been faced with discerning the letter of the law and the spirit of the law. Welcome back for the Conclusion of our story [The Fire on the Mountain] about a rich man, a servant and a bet which came to mind after reading this line by Henrik Ibsen: “A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.” Story Prompt: When in your life have you struggled with the difference between the spirit of the law and the letter of the law? How did you resolve the struggle? Write that story!  Practical Tip: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something.   All that matters is you have a story.You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer ✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack, LinkedIn and now Pandora RadioStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

बांगलादेश अपने अवैध घुसपैठिया ले रहा वापस | Soros in Dhaka | भारत से गिड़गिड़ा रहा यूनुस | SD

After student protests toppled Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina last year, New Delhi and Dhaka have been at odds. Indian politicians complain about Hindus being mistreated in the Muslim-majority country; Bangladesh's interim government fears that Hasina may launch a bid to return to power from India. It's the latest development in what's become an extremely complicated environment in what Avinash Paliwal calls “India's Near East”: India, Bangladesh (or East Pakistan before the 1970s), and Myanmar (or Burma before the 1980s). As Avinash explains his book India's Near East: A New History (Hurst: 2024), successive Indian leaders tried to get a handle on international tensions and ethnic conflict—and with a major external threat in China looming in the distance. Avinash Paliwal is Reader in International Relations at SOAS University of London, specialising in South Asian strategic affairs. A former journalist and foreign affairs analyst, he is also the author of My Enemy's Enemy: India in Afghanistan from the Soviet Invasion to the U.S. Withdrawal (Hurst: 2017) You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of India's Near East. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

After student protests toppled Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina last year, New Delhi and Dhaka have been at odds. Indian politicians complain about Hindus being mistreated in the Muslim-majority country; Bangladesh's interim government fears that Hasina may launch a bid to return to power from India. It's the latest development in what's become an extremely complicated environment in what Avinash Paliwal calls “India's Near East”: India, Bangladesh (or East Pakistan before the 1970s), and Myanmar (or Burma before the 1980s). As Avinash explains his book India's Near East: A New History (Hurst: 2024), successive Indian leaders tried to get a handle on international tensions and ethnic conflict—and with a major external threat in China looming in the distance. Avinash Paliwal is Reader in International Relations at SOAS University of London, specialising in South Asian strategic affairs. A former journalist and foreign affairs analyst, he is also the author of My Enemy's Enemy: India in Afghanistan from the Soviet Invasion to the U.S. Withdrawal (Hurst: 2017) You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of India's Near East. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

After student protests toppled Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina last year, New Delhi and Dhaka have been at odds. Indian politicians complain about Hindus being mistreated in the Muslim-majority country; Bangladesh's interim government fears that Hasina may launch a bid to return to power from India. It's the latest development in what's become an extremely complicated environment in what Avinash Paliwal calls “India's Near East”: India, Bangladesh (or East Pakistan before the 1970s), and Myanmar (or Burma before the 1980s). As Avinash explains his book India's Near East: A New History (Hurst: 2024), successive Indian leaders tried to get a handle on international tensions and ethnic conflict—and with a major external threat in China looming in the distance. Avinash Paliwal is Reader in International Relations at SOAS University of London, specialising in South Asian strategic affairs. A former journalist and foreign affairs analyst, he is also the author of My Enemy's Enemy: India in Afghanistan from the Soviet Invasion to the U.S. Withdrawal (Hurst: 2017) You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of India's Near East. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

After student protests toppled Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina last year, New Delhi and Dhaka have been at odds. Indian politicians complain about Hindus being mistreated in the Muslim-majority country; Bangladesh's interim government fears that Hasina may launch a bid to return to power from India. It's the latest development in what's become an extremely complicated environment in what Avinash Paliwal calls “India's Near East”: India, Bangladesh (or East Pakistan before the 1970s), and Myanmar (or Burma before the 1980s). As Avinash explains his book India's Near East: A New History (Hurst: 2024), successive Indian leaders tried to get a handle on international tensions and ethnic conflict—and with a major external threat in China looming in the distance. Avinash Paliwal is Reader in International Relations at SOAS University of London, specialising in South Asian strategic affairs. A former journalist and foreign affairs analyst, he is also the author of My Enemy's Enemy: India in Afghanistan from the Soviet Invasion to the U.S. Withdrawal (Hurst: 2017) You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of India's Near East. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

After student protests toppled Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina last year, New Delhi and Dhaka have been at odds. Indian politicians complain about Hindus being mistreated in the Muslim-majority country; Bangladesh's interim government fears that Hasina may launch a bid to return to power from India. It's the latest development in what's become an extremely complicated environment in what Avinash Paliwal calls “India's Near East”: India, Bangladesh (or East Pakistan before the 1970s), and Myanmar (or Burma before the 1980s). As Avinash explains his book India's Near East: A New History (Hurst: 2024), successive Indian leaders tried to get a handle on international tensions and ethnic conflict—and with a major external threat in China looming in the distance. Avinash Paliwal is Reader in International Relations at SOAS University of London, specialising in South Asian strategic affairs. A former journalist and foreign affairs analyst, he is also the author of My Enemy's Enemy: India in Afghanistan from the Soviet Invasion to the U.S. Withdrawal (Hurst: 2017) You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of India's Near East. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After student protests toppled Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina last year, New Delhi and Dhaka have been at odds. Indian politicians complain about Hindus being mistreated in the Muslim-majority country; Bangladesh's interim government fears that Hasina may launch a bid to return to power from India. It's the latest development in what's become an extremely complicated environment in what Avinash Paliwal calls “India's Near East”: India, Bangladesh (or East Pakistan before the 1970s), and Myanmar (or Burma before the 1980s). As Avinash explains his book India's Near East: A New History (Hurst: 2024), successive Indian leaders tried to get a handle on international tensions and ethnic conflict—and with a major external threat in China looming in the distance. Avinash Paliwal is Reader in International Relations at SOAS University of London, specialising in South Asian strategic affairs. A former journalist and foreign affairs analyst, he is also the author of My Enemy's Enemy: India in Afghanistan from the Soviet Invasion to the U.S. Withdrawal (Hurst: 2017) You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of India's Near East. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review

Tulip Siddiq, Labour's anti-corruption minister, has resigned after reporting by the Sunday Times revealed that she resided in a series of properties bought by associates of her aunt, the now deposed leader of Bangladesh, who's accused of siphoning off billions from the country. The journalist who followed the story all the way to Dhaka speaks to The Story.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor, The Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: Times Radio, Channel 4 News, BBC News.Photo: Getty Images. Further reading: Tulip Siddiq's flyers found in palace of deposed Bangladesh leaderGet in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

European Union scientists confirm last year was the hottest on record. We hear from the European Copernicus climate service and from the Los Angeles firefighter battling flames and exhaustion.Also on the programme: Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro is about to be sworn in for a third term in office; and one of the world's greatest violins is about to be auctioned.(Photo: A man uses a bag on his head to protect himself form the sun during the heatwave in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 22 April 2024. Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

*) Israeli invasion in Gaza claims first civilian casualty of 2025 The New Year dawns tragically for Palestinians as Israeli forces escalate in Gaza. An air strike hit the Abu Dhaher family home in Bureij camp, killing eight-year-old Adam Farhallah—the first Palestinian civilian casualty of twenty-twenty-five. Meanwhile, National Campaign to Retrieve Martyrs' Bodies, a non-governmental organisation said Israel held the bodies of one-hundred-ninety-eight Palestinians in twenty-twenty-four. Separately Israeli media alleges that Hamas has proposed a week-long ceasefire, offering to provide a list of Israeli captives by the fourth day, awaiting Israel's response on extending peace or resuming conflict. *) South Korea warns against obstructing Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest South Korean authorities have warned that anyone obstructing the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol could face prosecution. Supporters gathered outside his Seoul residence as officials pledged to enforce the arrest warrant by January-six. Yoon, stripped of his duties and facing insurrection charges, could face life imprisonment or the death penalty. His legal team has challenged the warrant, calling it “illegal.” *) Europe's Russian gas era ends as Ukraine transit stops Russian gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine ceased on New Year's Day as a five-year transit deal expired. It marks the end of a decades-long era of Russian dominance in the European gas market. The move comes as Europe has significantly reduced its reliance on Russian energy following the war in Ukraine. While the immediate market impact may be limited, the loss of this crucial supply route has significant geopolitical implications for both Russia and Europe. The halt in gas flows will have a significant impact on countries like Moldova, which relied on this pipeline. *) Thousands in Bangladesh call for prosecution of ousted PM Hasina Thousands rallied at the iconic Shaheed Minar in Dhaka, demanding justice for victims of Bangladesh's July uprising. The "March for Unity," led by students, called for ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's prosecution and a ban on her Awami League party. Hasina fled to India on August-five amid escalating violence, leaving behind a fractured nation. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government now seeks international support for justice, while Hasina dismisses charges as a “political witch hunt.” *) US military court rules 9/11 plea deals can proceed A US military appeals court upheld plea deals for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two accomplices. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin had tried to invalidate the agreements, but a judge ruled he acted too late. The deals could spare the trio the death penalty in exchange for guilty pleas. Meanwhile, the Pentagon repatriated a Guantanamo detainee to Tunisia, marking another chapter in the detention facility's controversial history, as 26 inmates remain.

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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 29th of November and here are this week's headlines.The Lok Sabha passed a resolution on Thursday to extend the tenure of the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill till the last day of the Budget session next year. Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Committee, moved a motion stating, “That this House do extend time for the presentation of the Report of the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, up to the last day of the Budget Session, 2025.” The Lok Sabha approved the motion with a voice vote. The Centre had referred the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, tabled on 8th of August, to the Committee to scrutinise the Bill following the Opposition's objections. The panel's tenure was set to conclude on November 29.  Meanwhile, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde resigned on Tuesday, marking the end of the 14th Assembly's term. Shinde, along with deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, met Governor C P Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhawan. As caretaker CM, Shinde will oversee the formation of a new government. The BJP-led Mahayuti coalition won a clear mandate in the Assembly elections, securing 230 out of 288 seats. Ajit Pawar was also elected leader of the NCP, setting the stage for key decisions in the coming days.India expressed deep concern over the arrest of Hindu leader Krishna Das Prabhu in Bangladesh on Tuesday. Prabhu, a prominent member of ISKCON, was detained at Dhaka airport, facing charges of sedition after leading a rally in Chattogram. He's accused of disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag. India urged the Bangladeshi government to ensure the safety of Hindus and all minorities in the country, calling for Prabhu's immediate release.A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect, following an agreement brokered by the US and France. Hamas expressed support for Lebanon's efforts to protect its people and hopes for a broader deal to end the Gaza war. While international peace efforts remain stalled, Lebanon's military is preparing to deploy in the south to help maintain the ceasefire, urging residents near the border to stay away until the Israeli military retreats. This marks a tentative step toward reducing tensions in the region.Meanwhile, in Pakistan, violent protests erupted on Tuesday after supporters of jailed former PM Imran Khan clashed with security forces. Six people were killed, including four paramilitary personnel, and over 100 injured. The protests, calling for Khan's release, spiraled out of control, prompting the government to deploy the army in Islamabad. With 'shoot at sight' orders in place, the nationwide demonstrations, led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters, have challenged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government, showing no signs of abating.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 26th of November and here are the headlines.75 Years of the Indian ConstitutionOn Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar marked 75 years of the Indian Constitution's adoption. President Murmu quoted Dr Rajendra Prasad, highlighting that the Constitution's success depends on how it's implemented. Vice-President Dhankhar reminded Parliamentarians of Dr B R Ambedkar's warning to prioritize the nation over party interests. Murmu praised the Constituent Assembly's efforts, noting how its deliberations shaped India's unity. She acknowledged key figures like Dr Prasad, Ambedkar, and B N Rau, calling the Constitution the country's 'holiest text.'India's Concern Over Arrest in BangladeshIndia expressed deep concern over the arrest of Hindu leader Krishna Das Prabhu in Bangladesh on Tuesday. Prabhu, a prominent member of ISKCON and the Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatan Jagaran Jote group, was detained at Dhaka airport, facing charges of sedition after leading a rally in Chattogram. He's accused of disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag. India urged the Bangladeshi government to ensure the safety of Hindus and all minorities in the country, calling for Prabhu's immediate release.Maharashtra Government ResignationMaharashtra CM Eknath Shinde resigned on Tuesday, marking the end of the 14th Assembly's term. Shinde, along with deputy CMs Fadnavis and Pawar, met Governor C P Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhawan. As caretaker CM, Shinde will oversee the formation of a new government. The BJP-led Mahayuti coalition won a clear mandate in the Assembly elections, securing 230 out of 288 seats. Ajit Pawar was also elected leader of the NCP, setting the stage for key decisions in the coming days.Violent Protests in PakistanIn Pakistan, violent protests erupted on Tuesday after supporters of jailed former PM Imran Khan clashed with security forces. Six people were killed, including four paramilitary personnel, and over 100 injured. The protests, calling for Khan's release, spiraled out of control, prompting the government to deploy the army in Islamabad. With 'shoot at sight' orders in place, the nationwide demonstrations, led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters, have challenged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government, showing no signs of abating.World Chess Championship: Game 2In the World Chess Championship, Gukesh and Ding Liren faced off in Game 2 on Tuesday after Ding claimed victory in the first game. Gukesh, playing with black pieces, started strong in the first game but faltered in the middle, ultimately resigning after 42 moves. Ding now leads 1-0 in this best-of-14 series. In Game 2, Gukesh faces a 30-minute time disadvantage as Ding picks up the pace, leaving his chair for strategic consultations. The race to 7.5 points continues.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent academic, teacher and Islamic activist, Asif Mahtab Utsha. Topics of discussion include: Asif's dismissal from Dhaka's BRAC University for his anti-LGBTQ advocacy. The spreading of the LGBTQ agenda in Bangladesh via western NGOs, U.S. funding and the UN. Asif's support for the student protests that led to his arrest and incarceration before August 5th. The challenges of unifying Bangladesh's Islamic groups and movements under common goals and causes. What mistakes should the new interim government avoid when reviewing the Bangladeshi constitution? How secularism strips Bangladesh of its Islamic values and Muslim identity. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:  Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

The US election results have sparked mixed reactions globally, with capitals like Kyiv, Tehran, and Dhaka facing uncertainty, while Moscow, Jerusalem, and New Delhi are optimistic about Trump's return to power and its geopolitical implications. In Ep 1549 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses what a definitive Trump victory means for global politics amid 2 wars & geopolitical upheavals. He also focuses on the India-US relationship going ahead, within a turbulent South Asia.

Poverty, Gender and Health in the Slums of Bangladesh: Children of Crows (Routledge, 2024) provides comprehensive ethnographic accounts that depict the daily life experiences and health hardships encountered by young women and their families living in the slums of Dhaka city and the injustices they face.  The analysis focuses on two specific historical eras: 2002-2003 and 2020-2022 and shows that despite recent improvements in employment opportunities and greater mobility for young women, their lives reflect ongoing challenges reminiscent of those faced two decades earlier. While national and global organizations acknowledge the nation's economic and social progress, those on the outskirts of society continue to grapple with enduring poverty. They are excluded from the advantages of economic growth, oppressed by unjust local, national, and global systems, discriminatory laws, and policies. Their struggles go unnoticed as they confront a slew of challenges, including slum evictions, enforced lockdowns, income losses, food insecurity, and ongoing crises related to health, injuries, fatalities, and exploitation and harassment by law enforcement and influential individuals within the slum and the city. After two decades, these obstacles persist, and life remains tenuous, with health severely compromised. This book will appeal to students, academics, and researchers in the fields of Public Health, Medical Anthropology, Gender Studies, Urban Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, as well as professionals engaged in urban health and poverty-related work. Rituparna Patgiri is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati. Her research interests lie in the areas of food, media, gender and public. She is also one of the co-founders of Doing Sociology. Patgiri can be reached at @Rituparna37 on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A fascinating and frankly bonkers translation has taken place Taylor Deupree's original album Stil., released in 2002 was made with 100% digital techniques with a heavy dose of microsound, layering and looping. It now exists as something wildly different and yet painstakingly based on that work. This new iteration is a 100% acoustic version which takes it from Stil. to Sti.ll This is a rare form of digital to analog conversion and should only be attempted by festidious and slightly insane people! Sti.ll, released in 2024, is a complete reimagining of Stil., recorded entirely with acoustic instruments, such as clarinets, vibraphones, and cellos, played by live musicians. This new version abandons digital sound manipulation in favor of human performance, where sounds previously made with software are recreated through physical instruments and microphones. The transformations go beyond just switching mediums; the acoustic textures bring warmth and depth, making it an entirely new and distinct experience, while retaining the essence of the original. Who would attempt such madness? Taylor Deupree (wiki-ish) is a prolific electronic musician, sound artist, and founder of the record label 12k. Known for his contributions to the microsound and minimalist electronic music movements, Taylor's work often blends digital and acoustic elements. His music is characterized by its delicate, detailed textures and use of repetition to create slowly evolving soundscapes. Joe Branciforte (wiki-ish) is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and Grammy award-winning recording engineer and producer based in New York. He is the founder of the record label Greyfade, which focuses on process-based composition, electronic and acoustic minimalism, and alternative tuning systems. Joe's expertise spans both electronic and acoustic music, making him adept at bridging these worlds in innovative ways. His work often involves live electronic processing of acoustic instruments, and he has collaborated with renowned artists like Kenneth Kirschner and Theo Bleckmann. His technical mastery and creative vision were key to bringing Taylor Deupree's acoustic reimagining of Stil. to life in Sti.ll, where he played an integral role in transcribing and arranging the complex digital compositions for live instrumentation. So good to chat with these masters about a project of such huge scope. We discuss this album at length and also Taylor's collaboration with the late, great Ryuichi Sakamoto links: https://www.taylordeupree.com https://josephbranciforte.com MUSIC from the show: from the email I received: Last year Miet Warlop and me (Micha Volders) went to Dhaka, Bangladesh to make a visceral musical performance with young students. It opened the Dhaka Art Summit and we played for a curious Bengali crowd of thousands. This city is a whole other universe, it's loud, it's overcrowded, it's vibrant. I work on a daily basis with young artists but I rarely experienced this kind of hunger, joy and motivation from these young students. We rehearsed 3 weeks in a row on this huge ghetto sound system placed middle on the road in the city, to a point where local residents were fed up and sabotaged our (already super shabby) P;A system by cutting all the wires,  It was challenging, it was exciting and it was touching. So one year later we made a record out of the recordings of this venture : it's called ICCHĀ ——> check it out here

On Aug. 5, following weeks of student protests and police violence that left hundreds dead, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India. The students have since worked with the country's military to form an interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus. Soon after Hasina's resignation, South Asia correspondent Karishma Mehrotra traveled to the capital city of Dhaka to speak to students, members of the new interim government and others. Martine Powers talks with Karishma about what she learned in Dhaka – and what comes next as this new government tries to make meaningful reforms. Today's show was produced by Peter Bresnan, with help from Emma Talkoff. It was mixed by Sean Carter and edited by Monica Campbell. Thanks to Anant Gupta and Rashad Ahamad. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Earlier this month, student protestors filled the streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh, in opposition to a controversial quota system for government jobs.Authorities then cracked down on demonstrators, blocking internet access, imposing a curfew and issuing police officers a shoot-on-sight order. In just over a month, more than 600 people have been killed. And as the protests escalated, the demonstrations started to become about much more than just the quota system.Eventually, students were able to force Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.The students who ousted Hasina are now helping to lead Bangladesh. "We youth are not only the generation of Facebook, YouTube and Instagram," says 19-year-old protestor Mumtahana Munir Mitti. "We also love our country. And we also love to participate in [the] rebuilding of our country."For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

#Dhaka breakdown; Caracas crackdown. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/maduro-security-forces-round-up-venezuelans-involved-protests-operation-knock-2024-08-05/ 1958 Nixon in Caracas

GOOD EVENING: The show begins tonight in Tokyo at the start of the "Great Unwind" said to ignite the global sell-off... : 1920 Wall Street bomb. CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 #Markets: "The Great Unwind" Liz Peek The Hill. Fox News and Fox Business https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-05/-6-4-trillion-wipeout-sows-fear-great-unwind-is-just-starting?srnd=homepage-americas&sref=5g4GmFHo 915-930 #Markets: Tim Walz is VPOTUS Harris first decision. Liz Peek The Hill. Fox News and Fox Business https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/kamala-harris-failing-crisis-test-world-spiraling-out-control 930-945 #HIROSHIMA: 8:15 am Local Time. Charlie Pellegrino, author "To Hell and Back: Last Train from Hiroshima." https://www.amazon.com/Last-Train-Hiroshima-Survivors-Look/dp/1400165636 https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Back-Hiroshima-Pacific-Perspectives/dp/1442250585/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/134-2223588-5107711?pd_rd_w=C1tNF&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=8YHST5KM6QKX5089S0GX&pd_rd_wg=TRfkl&pd_rd_r=b3d6b49c-6fee-4cd1-8f7c-916db954ba07&pd_rd_i=1442250585&psc=1 945-1000 #NAGASAKI: The secondary target. Charlie Pellegrino, author "To Hell and Back: Last Train from Hiroshima." https://www.amazon.com/Last-Train-Hiroshima-Survivors-Look/dp/1400165636 https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Back-Hiroshima-Pacific-Perspectives/dp/1442250585/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/134-2223588-5107711?pd_rd_w=C1tNF&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=8YHST5KM6QKX5089S0GX&pd_rd_wg=TRfkl&pd_rd_r=b3d6b49c-6fee-4cd1-8f7c-916db954ba07&pd_rd_i=1442250585&psc=1 SECOND HOUR 10-1015 #IRAN: #RUSSIA: Why is Shoigu in Tehran? Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness 1015-1030 #INDIANA HOENLEIN and the lost Great Synagogue of Vilna. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness https://www.friendsofiaa.org/great-synagogue-of-vilna 1030-1045 #LondonCalling: Blame Game for Jerome Powell and the Fed. @JosephSternberg @WSJOpinion https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-high-political-stakes-of-fed-rate-cuts-2024-election-growth-inflation-227398af 1045-1100 #LondonCalling: Rioting neither out of control nor under control. @JosephSternberg @WSJOpinion https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/no-end-uk-protests-government-expands-jail-capacity-2024-08-06/ THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 #MrMarket: The global sell-off and the troubled Biden Administration. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-05/-6-4-trillion-wipeout-sows-fear-great-unwind-is-just-starting?srnd=homepage-americas&sref=5g4GmFHo 1115-1130 #Dhaka breakdown; Caracas crackdown. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/maduro-security-forces-round-up-venezuelans-involved-protests-operation-knock-2024-08-05/ 1130-1145 #DECLINE: US, PRC, UK. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/no-end-uk-protests-government-expands-jail-capacity-2024-08-06/ 1145-1200 #KingCharlesReport: Labor vs the Hereditary Peers in the House of Lords, Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/house-of-lords-lord-government-commons-conservative-b2581250.html FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #VENEZUELA: Maduro and Putin, Ivana Stradner, FDD https://www.fdd.org/analysis/op_eds/2024/08/05/maduro-is-putins-proxy-and-must-be-stopped/ 1215-1230 #SERBIA: Vucic and Putin. Ivana Stradner, FDD https://www.newsweek.com/serbia-vucic-putin-war-ally-1884047 1230-1245 1/2: #CROOKS: Compare and Contrast Oswald 1963 and Crooks 2024. https://www.hoover.org/research/shooting-butler 1245-100 am 2/2: #CROOKS: Compare and Contrast Oswald 1963 and Crooks 2024. https://www.hoover.org/research/shooting-butler