Bangladesh reports $238 billion laundered from the country in last 15 years
The interim government’s white paper drafting committee, which was formed to review Bangladesh’s economic status, stated in a press conference on Monday that in the last 15 years, a “crook system” was created in the country from the spoon of capitalism, in which everyone, including political, military, and civilian officials, including the judiciary, took part. […]
Lawyer hacked to death by Hindu ISKCON extremists in Bangladesh
The deceased was an assistant public prosecutor in the port city Chattogram. [Credit: Ekhon TV] In Chittagong, fights between law enforcement agents, attorneys, and followers of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sommilito Sanatani Jagaran Jote, resulted in the death of one lawyer and six injuries. The event happened on Tuesday afternoon. The […]
Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Partymen Shot Unarmed Student Protestors With Automatic Assault Rifles
Investigations have shown that members of the Awami League party have used military-grade deadly weapons to suppress unarmed student protesters. [An Awami League partyman shooting towards unarmed protesting students with his M4 Carbine. Source: Jamuna TV] Several video footages have confirmed the uses of M4 Carbine and MP5 assault rifles by civilian party members of […]
Bangladesh Authorities Illegally Detain and Kill Minors Amid Protests
Ever since the Quota Movement in Bangladesh took a violent turn, the actions of the Bangladeshi security and paramilitary forces have gone beyond what is permitted by the constitution and the law. Photo shows Bangladesh Army soldiers shooting with light machine guns and automatic assault rifles at protestors in Dhaka streets on July 19, […]
New World Order : Can universal values survive in a multipolar world?
The global balance of power is being altered by the emergence of new powers, leading to a change from bipolarity to multipolarity. What are the implications for international law and human rights? Beijing, China Turkey, Ukraine, and the Caucasus. The outbreak of violence signals the end of the era of American peacekeeping. As new powers […]
India’s Balancing Stance On Israel-Palestine: A Limited Liability Partnership?
In a striking departure from the prevailing sentiment among many countries in the Global South, India has emerged as a staunch supporter of Israel amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Indian PM Narendra Modi during his speech in the US House of Congress in 2023 The lucidity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks after the Hamas […]
Ex Chinese Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, 68, has died of a heart attack after being sidelined by President Xi. Li Keqiang After a decade in power during which his reformist star waned, former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang died of a heart attack on Friday. He was 68. Li was once considered a leading candidate for leadership […]
Japanese BUCK-TICK band artist Atsushi Sakurai dies at 57
Atsushi Sakurai A brain stem hemorrhage claimed the life of BUCK-TICK’s Atsushi Sakurai (Vo) at 23:09 on October 19. He’d made it to the ripe old age of 57. On October 19th, Sakurai postponed the first day of his fan club exclusive live “BUCK-TICK FISH TANKer’s ONLY 2023” that was scheduled to take place […]
Japan Initiates Second Phase of Fukushima Treated Water Release
On Thursday, a month and a half after the first phase, the Fukushima power plant started releasing water used to cool the reactors. Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan The contentious discharge of treated water into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan has reached its second phase, further sparking worries […]
History of Kempeitai : The Japanese Gestapo
The Kempeitai originated as a military police unit and gradually expanded its influence, eventually amassing a formidable contingent of over 40,000 personnel that exerted a reign of terror throughout the Eastern regions. Members of Kempeitai Originating as a distinguished military police entity, this force gradually acquired enhanced authority and then extended its sphere of influence. […]