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    UN Human Rights Chief Urges Bangladesh to Disclose Details of Crackdown and Ensure Compliance with Human Rights Standards

    As Bangladesh faces mounting international pressure, the government's response will be closely watched by the global community. The UN's latest appeal adds to the...
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    Child Labour

    Government Frames Action Plan to Combat Child Labour, Informs Rajya Sabha

    The initiatives outlined by minister Shobha Karandlaje reflect the government's proactive stance towards eliminating child labour and ensuring a secure and nurturing environment for...
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    Finance and Economy

    India’s Economic Survey 2023-24: Navigating Post-Election Challenges and Economic Growth

    As India navigates its post-election landscape, addressing the critical need for job creation in the non-farm sector will be pivotal in fostering inclusive economic...
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    Bangladesh

    Student Protests in Bangladesh Over Quota System Reform Escalate

    The controversy over quotas, which also includes reservations for descendants of 1971 freedom fighters, has ignited widespread debate about fairness and equality in job...
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Government Grants Conditional Microcredit Licences to 50 NGOs in Six Months

    To kickstart their operations, each NGO granted a conditional licence has deposited Tk 3.0 million into a dedicated bank account – the funds will...
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    Climate change

    A Warming Planet is Global, Adaptation is Local and Resilience People-Specific

    Adaptation strategies demand a convergence of diverse approaches ranging from economic incentives and robust policy frameworks to locally driven interventions. Understanding the context of...
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    Human rights

    A Peep into the Lives of Jharkhand’s Parhaiya People

    Understanding the Parhaiya people's viewpoints adds to the larger discussion on indigenous rights, cultural preservation, and the issues that must be resolved in order...
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    Inclusion

    Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups Need Special Attention

    Civil society organisations play a critical role in monitoring the actions of the authorities, and hence, local NGOs, societies, and so on must be...
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    Bangladesh Enacts Sweeping Anti-Gambling Law with AI Surveillance and Harsh Penalties

    The Gambling Prevention Bill 2026 marks Bangladesh’s determination to modernise regulatory tools in line with technological realities.
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    Bhutan: Glacial Lakes Pose Growing Flood Threat Amid Accelerating Climate Change

    Bhutan, nestled in the eastern Himalayas, is confronting one of the most immediate and severe impacts of global warming: the rapid expansion and destabilization of glacial lakes.
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    Sri Lanka: Deadly Prison Riot Rocks Negombo Prison; 25 Killed as Drug Rivalries Explode

    Violence erupted at Negombo Prison over the weekend, escalating into a deadly two-day clash that has left at least 25 people dead and over 100 injured.

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    Bangladesh Enacts Sweeping Anti-Gambling Law with AI Surveillance and Harsh Penalties

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    Bhutan: Glacial Lakes Pose Growing Flood Threat Amid Accelerating Climate Change

    Bhutan, nestled in the eastern Himalayas, is confronting one of the most immediate and severe impacts of global warming: the rapid expansion and destabilization of glacial lakes.
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