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In India’s deportation drive, Muslim men recount being tossed into the sea

India’s recent deportation drive targeting its Muslim minority
was marked by
home demolitions, arbitrary detentions,
allegations of torture
and a lack of due process.
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In India’s deportation drive, Muslim men recount being tossed into the sea
India’s recent deportation drive targeting its Muslim minority was marked by home demolitions, arbitrary detentions, allegations of torture and a lack of due process.

"Bangladesh plans new reserve for trapped elephants"
#Bangladesh #Elephants #Animals

Bangladesh plans new reserve for trapped elephants
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Bangladesh is preparing to add to its tally of 56 protected areas by declaring a new sanctuary in its northeast — not for forests or tigers, but for a group of elephants trapped by geopolitics, reports Mongabay’s Abu […]

ShikkhaChain: A Blockchain-Powered Academic Credential Verification System for Bangladesh
Ahsan Farabi, Israt Khandaker, Nusrat Jahan, Ibrahim Khalil Shanto
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.05334

ShikkhaChain: A Blockchain-Powered Academic Credential Verification System for Bangladesh
Academic credential fraud threatens educational integrity, especially in developing countries like Bangladesh, where verification methods are primarily manual and inefficient. To address this challenge, we present ShikkhaChain, a blockchain-powered certificate management platform designed to securely issue, verify, and revoke academic credentials in a decentralized and tamper-proof manner. Built on Ethereum smart contracts and utilizing IPFS for off-chain storage, the platform offers a transpar…

The economic, social & Environmental impact of Electric Vehicle (EV) adaptation on Bangladeshi Society
Abdullah Al Noman, Hasibul Hassan Siam
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.08398

The economic, social & Environmental impact of Electric Vehicle (EV) adaptation on Bangladeshi Society
This study examines the economic social and environmental impacts of electric vehicle adoption in Bangladesh using survey data from 57 respondents and secondary research. Findings show strong public perception of electric vehicles as cost effective with ninety three percent agreement and environmentally beneficial with eighty two point five percent agreement. Electric vehicles have potential to reduce fuel imports lower operational costs and create over fifty thousand jobs by 2030. Socially ele…

Bangladesh turns to nature for biodegradable plates to replace plastic ones https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/07/bangladesh-turns-to-nature-for-biodegradable-plants-to-replace-plastic-ones/

Bangladesh turns to nature for biodegradable plates to replace plastic ones
In Bangladesh, disposable tableware, including plates made of areca palm leaves, is gaining popularity as a good alternative to single-use plastic during social gatherings and festival celebrations, Mongabay’s Abu Siddique reported in May. A survey from 2018 estimates that Bangladesh used around 250 metric tons of single-use plastic tableware and straws every month. However, since […]

"Bangladesh to save critically endangered orchids and trees"
#Bangladesh #Trees #Plants #Environment

Bangladesh to save critically endangered orchids and trees
Bangladesh has initiated efforts to revive five species of plants currently listed as critically endangered on the country’s red list, as well as bring back two species declared locally extinct, reports Mongabay’s Abu Siddique. The critically endangered plants include two species of orchids: bulborox or the Sikkim bulb-leaf orchid (Bulbophyllum roxburghii), and the small-bulb orchid […]

Kyiv accuses Russia of supplying Bangladesh with wheat mixed with grain, stolen from occupied territories - Euromaidan Press
https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/06/29/kyiv-accuses-russia-of-supplying-bangladesh-with-wheat-mixed-with-grain-stolen-from-occupied-territories/

✊ Bangladesh struggles to balance reform efforts and calls for elections after the revolution
https://globalvoices.org/2025/06/29/bangladesh-struggles-to-balance-reform-efforts-and-calls-for-elections-after-the-…

Bangladesh struggles to balance reform efforts and calls for elections after the revolution
The narratives describe a tense and uncertain political transition, with the interim government aiming for reforms before elections in April 2026, while key political parties push for earlier polls by December 2025.

FWIW, it's pretty clear that the abuse of immigrants in the US and the abuse of Palestinians in Gaza/West Bank are copied elsewhere. I grew up (60's/70's) believing that these acts were wrong, and that the world had sort of learned it's lessons from WW2 horrors. It's distressing to realize how much I was taught in school was just plain wrong.

FWIW, it's pretty clear that the abuse of immigrants in the US and the abuse of Palestinians in Gaza/West Bank are copied elsewhere. I grew up (60's/70's) believing that these acts were wrong, and that the world had sort of learned it's lessons from WW2 horrors. It's distressing to realize how much I was taught in school was just plain wrong.

Read an article that, overall was fantastic, but referred to the language of #Bangladesh as "Bangladeshi" and that annoyed me to no end.

A Methodological Framework and Questionnaire for Investigating Perceived Algorithmic Fairness
Ahmed Abdal Shafi Rasel, Ahmed Mustafa Amlan, Tasmim Shajahan Mim, Tanvir Hasan
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.05281

A Methodological Framework and Questionnaire for Investigating Perceived Algorithmic Fairness
This study explores perceptions of fairness in algorithmic decision-making among users in Bangladesh through a comprehensive mixed-methods approach. By integrating quantitative survey data with qualitative interview insights, we examine how cultural, social, and contextual factors influence users' understanding of fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems. Our findings reveal nuanced attitudes toward human oversight, explanation mechanisms, and contestability, highlighting the im…

What in the Bangladesh is going on here?

AI Literacy and LLM Engagement in Higher Education: A Cross-National Quantitative Study
Shahin Hossain, Shapla Khanam, Samaa Haniya, Nesma Ragab Nasr
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.03020

AI Literacy and LLM Engagement in Higher Education: A Cross-National Quantitative Study
This study presents a cross-national quantitative analysis of how university students in the United States and Bangladesh interact with Large Language Models (LLMs). Based on an online survey of 318 students, results show that LLMs enhance access to information, improve writing, and boost academic performance. However, concerns about overreliance, ethical risks, and critical thinking persist. Guided by the AI Literacy Framework, Expectancy-Value Theory, and Biggs' 3P Model, the study finds that…

Determinants of Saving Behavior Among Employees in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Soumita Roy, Md Muntasir Kamal Dihan, Tasnimah Haque, Nafisa Nomani, Sadia Islam Preety
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.21254

Determinants of Saving Behavior Among Employees in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Purpose With an emphasis on elements like financial knowledge, financial attitude, social influence, financial self-efficacy, and financial management practices, this study explores the factors that influence employees' saving behavior in Dhaka, Bangladesh. We also welcome others to work on saving behavior, which is the main reason for publishing. The purpose is to make others aware of the methods for quantitative financial behavior analysis in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach The study …

"Bangladesh aims to revive five critically endangered plants"
#Bangladesh #Plants #Environment

Bangladesh aims to revive five critically endangered plants
For the first time in its history, Bangladesh is attempting to protect five species from extinction by increasing their numbers and strengthening their population in the wild. The floral species are bulborox (Bulbophyllum roxburghii), the small-bulb orchid Bulbophyllum oblongum, dwarf date palm (Phoenix acaulis), chaulmoogra (Hydnocarpus kurzii) and bash pata (Podocarpus neriifolius). All of them are […]

Hundreds of Muslims unlawfully expelled to Bangladesh by India, says Human Rights Watch
https://maktoobmedia.com/india/hundreds-of-muslims-unlawfully-expelled-to-bangladesh-by-india-says-human-rights-watch/

Beyond Physicians: Social and Familial Norms Driving Cesarean Section Decisions in Bangladesh
Jamal Uddin
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.12240 https://arxiv.or…

Beyond Physicians: Social and Familial Norms Driving Cesarean Section Decisions in Bangladesh
Women's health in Bangladesh faces risks due to an alarming rise in cesarean section (CS) rates, exceeding 72% in hospital-based deliveries, far surpassing the WHO's recommended limit of 15%. This study, guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), explored socio-cultural factors influencing childbirth mode decisions. Among 503 survey participants, 91% of CS cases occurred against initial preferences, revealing a disconnect between health beliefs and behavio…

Documenting Patterns of Exoticism of Marginalized Populations within Text-to-Image Generators
Sourojit Ghosh, Sanjana Gautam, Pranav Venkit, Avijit Ghosh
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.02937

Documenting Patterns of Exoticism of Marginalized Populations within Text-to-Image Generators
A significant majority of AI fairness research studying the harmful outcomes of GAI tools have overlooked non-Western communities and contexts, necessitating a stronger coverage in this vein. We extend our previous work on exoticism (Ghosh et al., 2024) of 'Global South' countries from across the world, as depicted by GAI tools. We analyze generated images of individuals from 13 countries -- India, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, Egypt, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Sudan, Libya, Venezuela, Colombia, Indone…

Measuring the Macroeconomic and Financial Stability of Bangladesh
Faruque Ahamed, Md Ataur Rahman Chowdhury
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.20340 https://arxiv.…

Measuring the Macroeconomic and Financial Stability of Bangladesh
This study constructs an Aggregate Financial Stability Index (AFSI) for Bangladesh to evaluate the systemic health and resilience of the countrys financial system during the period from 2016 to 2024. The index incorporates 19 macrofinancial indicators across four key sectors Real Sector, Financial and Monetary Sector, Fiscal Sector and External Sector. Using a normalized scoring approach and equal weighting scheme, sub-indices were aggregated to form a comprehensive measure of financial stabili…

A Regression-Based Share Market Prediction Model for Bangladesh
Syeda Tasnim Fabiha, Rubaiyat Jahan Mumu, Farzana Aktar, B M Mainul Hossain
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.18643 http…

A Regression-Based Share Market Prediction Model for Bangladesh
Share market is one of the most important sectors of economic development of a country. Everyday almost all companies issue their shares and investors buy and sell shares of these companies. Generally investors want to buy shares of the companies whose market liquidity is comparatively greater. Market liquidity depends on the average price of a share. In this paper, a thorough linear regression analysis has been performed on the stock market data of Dhaka Stock Exchange. Later, the linear model…

Solving the Problem of Poor Internet Connectivity in Dhaka: Innovative Solutions Using Advanced WebRTC and Adaptive Streaming Technologies
Pavel Malinovskiy
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.17343

Solving the Problem of Poor Internet Connectivity in Dhaka: Innovative Solutions Using Advanced WebRTC and Adaptive Streaming Technologies
Dhaka, Bangladesh, one of the world's most densely populated cities, faces severe challenges in maintaining reliable, high-speed internet connectivity. This paper presents an innovative framework that addresses poor mobile data connections through the integration of advanced WebRTC technology with adaptive streaming and server-side recording solutions. Focusing on the unique network conditions in Dhaka in 2025, our approach combines dynamic transcoding, real-time error correction, and optimized…

"China starts building world’s biggest hydropower dam"
#China #Energy #Renewables

DAIEM: Decolonizing Algorithm's Role as a Team-member in Informal E-market
ATM Mizanur Rahman (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Md Romael Haque (Purdue University Fort Wayne), Sharifa Sultana (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.12910

DAIEM: Decolonizing Algorithm's Role as a Team-member in Informal E-market
In Bangladesh's rapidly expanding informal e-market, small-scale sellers use social media platforms like Facebook to run businesses outside formal infrastructures. These sellers rely heavily on platform algorithms, not just for visibility, but as active collaborators in business operations. Drawing on 37 in-depth interviews with sellers, buyers, and stakeholders, this paper examines how people in informal e-markets perceive and interact with the algorithm as a "team member" that performs sales,…

Replaced article(s) found for econ.GN. https://arxiv.org/list/econ.GN/new
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- Impact Evaluations in Data Poor Settings: The Case of Stress-Tolerant Rice Varieties in Bangladesh
Michler, Al Rafi, Giezendanner, Josephson, Pede, Tellman