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Bangladesh-born tech founder Robin Khuda named to Forbes philanthropy list after record donation

December 10, 2025

Robin Khuda, the Bangladesh-born founder of Australian data centre company AirTrunk, has been named to Forbes Asia’s 2025 Heroes of Philanthropy list after making a record donation to support education and gender equality in technology.

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Bangladesh report warns outdated security laws still threaten press freedom

November 29, 2025

A new report by the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s TrialWatch initiative and the Centre for Governance Studies says Bangladesh’s 2018 Digital Security Act was widely used to intimidate journalists before its repeal in 2023.

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Lalon festival in Bangladesh proceeds quietly in Narayanganj after objections from Islamic group

November 23, 2025

A Lalon Sadhusanga in Narayanganj was sharply scaled back Saturday after protests from a local religious group pressured authorities to restrict the annual spiritual gathering.