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January 14, 2026 2:26 PM

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Former I&B adviser Mahfuj Alam criticises Bangladesh’s interim government

Former Information and Broadcasting adviser and close associate of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Mahfuj Alam, has sharply criticised Bangladesh’s interim government, accusing it of failing to establish a new political order by relying on and compromising with forces of the old system. Speaking at a ...

January 14, 2026 2:22 PM

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Human rights groups report over 2,500 deaths in Iran protests

Iran’s security crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests is being described as the most violent in the country’s contemporary history, with human rights groups reporting that the death toll has crossed 2 thousand 500 and international pressure mounting over the prospect of imminent execution...

January 14, 2026 2:09 PM

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Thailand: 22 people killed, 30 injured in train mishap

  A passenger train travelling from Bangkok to Thailand’s northeastern region met with a major accident today after a construction crane collapsed onto one of its coaches. The incident killed 22 people and left more than 30 others injured.   According to Thai police officials, the incident occurred ...

January 14, 2026 12:42 PM

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Pongal festivities begin across Sri Lanka ahead of main Thai Pongal Day

As communities across Sri Lanka prepare for the main Thai Pongal Day tomorrow, the celebration of the multi-day harvest festival in the island nation has commenced. Pongal marks the beginning of the sun's journey northward, signalling the end of the winter solstice.   The festival spans four distinc...

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