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This commentary argues that Bangladesh's fervent support for Argentina in the World Cup, despite not qualifying, stems from a generational admiration for Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. It highlights how this fandom transcends borders, occasionally leading to violence, as seen in a recent killing over a missed penalty.
A simple pair of reading glasses is helping productivity gains in some Bangladesh garment factories. Ruma Aktar, a sewing machine operator, reported that new glasses helped her thread needles faster and relieved headaches and eye strain. VisionSpring estimates roughly one in three Bangladeshi garment workers need glasses but do not have them.
The International Crimes Tribunal's chief prosecutor said evidence shows bodies of July 2024 uprising victims were dumped into a river near Dhaka. Hospitals disposed of bodies as unclaimed, and some families buried victims without inquests. The tribunal is investigating hospital authorities and others involved.
IMF staff concluded a visit to Bangladesh and announced discussions on a new programme will start in coming months. The IMF projects Bangladesh's economic growth will moderate to 3.5% in fiscal 2027 and weaken further. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said a broad framework for reforms was agreed.