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These break throughs will make 2021 better than 2020
The latest on the innovations that will let us go back to normal. This has been a devastating year. More than 1.6 million people have died…
Analysis
As vaccinations start, supply chain security is key
The supply must be protected from those who seek to profit by creating chaos, by greed or by illicit trade The main threat that should occupy…
Analysis
How Modi’s Parliament ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ Breached the Constitution’s Basic Structure
In anything to do with the parliament of India, the prime minister has less importance than a president and vice president. Parliamentary protocols and proprieties are…
Analysis
Is there still a place for polls in US politics?
In the wake of the US elections in November, pollsters have been reviewing what went wrong with many of their predictions and what it means for…
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Citizens’ petition on the Election Commission
This has happened for the first time in Bangladesh's history. Last week, a group of conscientious citizens called on the President of the Republic to form…
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India’s COVID-19 diplomacy
UNCERTAIN times often demand unconventional measures to deal with them. The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic earlier this year sent the whole world into a…
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We are facing a difficult winter – but philosophy can help
All around the world, Christmas dreams are becoming nightmares. As R numbers increase and the epidemic spikes, people are seeing long cherished plans go up in…
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Is Bangladesh Winning in the US-China Trade War?
The implications for Bangladesh of the trade war are significant, if Dhaka can seize opportunities and avoid the pitfalls ahead. As the U.S.-China trade war intensified,…
Situation update
Situation Update on COVID-19, 23 December , 2020
Situation update
Situation Update on COVID-19, 22 December , 2020
Situation update
Situation Update on COVID-19, 21 December , 2020
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Rohingya refugees on an island of no return
Bangladesh is moving Rohingya refugees to an isolated island amid fears militant Islamic groups are penetrating border camps They were told that they would be the…