David Bergman

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Imprisonment without evidence must stop

3 weeks ago | en.prothomalo.com | David Bergman

The celebrity actor Shomi Kaiser, now businesswoman, has been imprisoned for 6 months; The journalist couple Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed for 8 months; the member of parliament Asaduzzaman Noor for 7 months; the writer and former leader of the Nirmul Committee Shariah Kabir for 8 months; and the senior editors Mozammel Babu and Shaymal Dutta for 7 months.
Butler Specialty Company Offers an Exceptional Collection of Dressers & Chest of Drawers for Every Style and Space

1 month ago | einnews.com | David Bergman

Butler Specialty Company Offers an Exceptional Collection of Dressers & Chest of Drawers for Every Style and Space The Illinois-based furniture company offers 57+ dressers and chests for all styles and spaces, with fresh new styles added to the collection each month.
How not to describe the Awami League | David Bergman

1 month ago | sacw.net | David Bergman

The Daily Star, May 22, 2025How not to describe the Awami LeagueAwami League office burnt downBurnt remains of the Awami League office at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka on August 6, 2024, a day after the party’s ouster from power.
How not to describe the Awami League

1 month ago | thedailystar.net | David Bergman

When the Awami League government initiated the prosecution of Jamaat-e-Islami leaders at the International Crimes Tribunal in 2010, it justified the use of an unamended International Crimes (Tribunal) Act, 1973 by arguing that the act was modelled on the legal framework used in the post-World War II Nuremberg Trials. According to the government and its supporters, the act reflected international legal standards because it paralleled the laws under which senior Nazi leaders were prosecuted.
The risks of banning Awami League activities

1 month ago | en.prothomalo.com | David Bergman

Opinion If moral culpability were the sole criterion, the case for banning the Awami League would be overwhelming. But democratic governance demands a broader perspective—one that weighs the impact on political pluralism, civil rights, and long-term national stability.
Butler Specialty Company Offers Rich Material Mix in New End & Side Tables Line

2 months ago | einnews.com | David Bergman

Butler Specialty Company Offers Rich Material Mix in New End & Side Tables Line The company offers a range of materials from marble to metal in the latest living room accent pieces. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Butler Specialty Company, a 95-year veteran in the furniture industry, offers a new collection of end tables and side tables featuring an extensive range of materials.
Bangladesh : la justice contre la justice

2 months ago | justiceinfo.net | David Bergman

Le 7 avril 2025, la police du Bangladesh a arrêté l’avocate Tureen Afroze, âgée de 52 ans, à son domicile d’Uttara, dans la capitale Dhaka, l’accusant de tentative de meurtre commis huit mois plus tôt, le 5 août 2024, dernier jour du soulèvement populaire qui a entraîné la chute du gouvernement de la Ligue Awami.
Bangladesh: justice vs justice

2 months ago | justiceinfo.net | David Bergman

On 7 April 2025, Bangladesh police arrested 52-year-old lawyer Tureen Afroze from her house in Uttara in the capital city of Dhaka for an offence of attempted murder allegedly committed eight months earlier on 5 August 2024, the final day of the popular uprising which resulted in the fall of the Awami League government.
A UK PR firm tried to smear Bangladesh’s top central banker. It backfired.

Mar 25, 2025 | netra.news | David Bergman

Bangladesh Bank’s governor, Ahsan Mansur, has been in London as part of the government’s efforts to recover funds allegedly stolen by “kleptocrats” from the country’s banks. The central bank estimates that during the Awami League’s 15-year regime, at least $25 billion has been stolen by pro-government businessmen through fake loans that have never been paid back. Some of those funds have made their way to the UK, where they were used to purchase property.
10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Sleep - A YouTube Script

Mar 13, 2025 | medium.com | David Bergman

David Bergman·Follow3 min read·--[INTRO][Scene: Cozy bedroom, dim lighting]Narrator: “Are you struggling to fall asleep or waking up feeling exhausted? You’re not alone. In today’s video, we’re sharing 10 science-backed ways to improve your sleep and wake up refreshed. Make sure to watch until the end for a surprising sleep hack!”[TIP 1: MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT SLEEP SCHEDULE][Scene: Alarm clock showing a set bedtime and wake-up time]Narrator: “Your body thrives on routine.