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Tarek Hosen

Bangladesh Government Websites Down new.jpg

Govt websites built for officials, not citizens

8 September 2026
Government websites in Bangladesh remain stuck in an earlier era of the internet: hard to search, poorly organised, and accessibility features that often do not work, according to technology experts.
8 September 2026
Bangladesh govt websites | 46 government entities fail to publish annual reports

Govt websites keep people in the dark

8 September 2026
For years, 46 government entities flout the law and fail to publish data
8 September 2026
July Uprising women leaders face online abuse

Analysis / Divided by ideology, united in misogyny: How women of July became targets across Bangladesh's political spectrum

3 August 2026
From the activity-banned Awami League to the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and the far right, political rivals repeatedly used the same misogynistic narratives to attack women who rose to prominence after the July Uprising
3 August 2026
Online Betting Bangladesh

Online gambling rackets thrive in plain sight

19 July 2026
The ongoing FIFA World Cup has provided a fresh boost to the betting business, with betting promotions spreading across social media platforms and gambling websites remaining easily accessible to Bangladeshi users.
19 July 2026
Turag Killings Viral Video

Fact-Check: Old videos shared as ‘Turag killings’

29 June 2026
Over the past few days, multiple accounts affiliated with the Awami League have circulated two videos on social media, presenting the footage as showing recovered bodies of Chhatra League leaders after they were murdered and dumped in the Turag river.
29 June 2026
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Global Village / Tracing the roots behind World Cup badge

25 June 2026
Messi is not alone. Five other players in Argentina's squad trace their roots to Italy
25 June 2026
Where Do Most Rape Cases Happen in Bangladesh

From the archives / Where rape happens: Inside homes, among familiar faces

8 June 2026
Most rape incidents in Bangladesh do not happen in dark alleys or isolated streets. They occur in places people trust the most -- inside homes.
8 June 2026
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Facebook ‘news’ pages out to objectify women for profit

12 May 2026
Experts call for stronger oversight, accountability
12 May 2026
AI fake news during iran israel war 2026

AI fakes and recycled footage fuel disinformation surge in US-Israel war on Iran

The Daily Star looks into fake war stories thriving on social media
20 March 2026
AI generated deepfake scam videos on family card

Follow, share, comment, get scammed

On February 22, a video began circulating on Facebook showing Prime Minister Tarique Rahman handing over money to several members of the army. Numerous bundles of cash were seen on the table in front of them.
11 March 2026
AI generated deepfake scam videos on family card

Follow, share, comment, get scammed: Deepfakes push fake ‘Family Card’ offers on Facebook

The Daily Star finds at least 52 AI-generated videos and 31 Facebook pages using deepfakes of Tarique Rahman and his family to lure users into sharing personal details
10 March 2026
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