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Three Emerging Types of Refugees Highlight the Changing Nature of Global Migration

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As the sun stubbornly refused to set over Niger’s desert town of Agadez, three young Nigerians shared their stories in a quiet restaurant called Touba au Paradis. These men, anxious and defeated, had recently attempted to cross the border at Assamaka into Algeria, hoping to eventually reach Europe by way of the Mediterranean. Their plans, […]

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Bangladesh’s Forestland Under Siege: Decades of Grabbing, Slow Progress in Reclaim Efforts

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Bangladesh’s forestlands, vital for biodiversity and environmental sustainability, remain under significant threat as large areas of these lands have been illegally occupied for decades. Despite numerous calls for action and a recent change in government, the authorities have yet to implement effective measures to reclaim these lands from influential grabbers. The interim government, formed on

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Bangladesh Faces Labour Migration Stagnation: Calls for Sector Overhaul Intensify

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Labour migration from Bangladesh to numerous key destination countries has remained in limbo for years, posing a significant challenge for the nation’s economy, which relies heavily on remittance earnings. For over five years, migration to at least 13 countries, once lucrative markets for Bangladeshi workers, has been suspended due to a combination of regulatory issues,

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Environmental Pollution in Bangladesh: Public Agencies Under Scrutiny for Health Hazards

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Environmental pollution in Bangladesh has continued to escalate, leaving city dwellers—particularly residents of Dhaka—struggling with its adverse health impacts. While public entities are among the significant contributors to this problem, accountability remains elusive, as monitoring agencies fail to act against government institutions responsible for environmental degradation. On December 10, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and

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2024 in Review: Bangladesh’s Healthcare Struggles Highlight Systemic Issues

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Bangladesh’s healthcare sector faced another challenging year in 2024, with ongoing issues of corruption, inadequate services, and public dissatisfaction continuing to dominate headlines. Despite repeated calls for reform and efforts to improve the system, the healthcare crisis remained unresolved, affecting millions across the country. The year saw significant unrest in the sector, especially after the

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