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‘1% for the Middleman, 5% for the Ministry’ — Audio Leak of Bangladeshi Advisor Asif’s Press Secretary
A leaked audio recording has implicated the press secretary of interim government Advisor Sajib Bhuiyan in alleged tender manipulation, prompting demands for an independent probe. Meta Title:
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Bibhuranjan Sarkar: a life in print, a death on the river
Police recovered veteran journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar’s body from the Meghna River. Autopsy found no injuries; a forensic report is pending as investigators piece together his last day.
International
Famine Breaks Out in Gaza, UN Confirms
The UN has declared a full-scale famine in Gaza City, calling it a man-made catastrophe. Over 500,000 Palestinians face starvation amid ongoing Israeli strikes.
International
Israeli Military Begins Initial Assault on Gaza City
Israel has launched preliminary operations for a Gaza City offensive, calling up 60,000 reservists amid warnings of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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Bangladesh’s Aug. 21 massacre: justice in limbo 21 years on
Bangladesh’s top court sets 4 Sept to rule on the August 21 massacre appeal, 21 years after 24 were killed at an AL rally and hundreds were injured.
