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By Tuhin SarwarInvestigative Journalist | BangladeshIntroduction When Bangladesh launched its first geostationary communications satellite into orbit in May 2018, the event was framed as a historic leap into technological sovereignty. Bangabandhu Satellite-1 was presented not merely as a space mission, but as a symbol of national ambition—proof that Bangladesh had joined the exclusive club of space-faring nations. Government briefings, parliamentary statements, and state-aligned media coverage consistently...

By Tuhin SarwarInvestigative Journalist | Bangladesh Bangladesh made global headlines on 12 May 2018 when it launched its first geostationary communications satellite—then named Bangabandhu Satellite-1—from Cape Canaveral, USA. The narrative from the government was clear: this was not merely a technical achievement but a bold declaration of national advancement. Ministers and state media broadcast that the satellite would reduce dependence on foreign satellites, save substantial...

Introduction: Behind the Glamour of Overseas Migration For many Bangladeshi women, migrating to Saudi Arabia as domestic workers has long promised escape from poverty and the hope of better income. But behind the veil of opportunity lies a shadowy reality where abuse, exploitation, and human rights violations are reported on a distressing scale. According to data compiled between 2020 and 2025, the stories of survivors,...

By Tuhin Sarwar | 14/12/2025 ।  How structural abuse, recruitment fraud and policy failures push thousands into a cycle of trauma The night she escaped was colder than usual in Riyadh. Wrapped in an oversized abaya she had stolen from the kitchen, 23-year-old Bangladeshi domestic worker “Rima” slipped across the tiled backyard of her employer’s villa—barefoot, disoriented, and terrified. Her hands, raw from scraping the concrete...

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