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Morning, people. You Know Kesha? Yes! That Kesha.
Used to be "Ke$ha" with the dollar sign — but now she’s thinking about money again. Why? Oh! Because she just launched a startup called Smash — a “LinkedIn + Fiverr–like” platform for music creators to collaborate, hire each other, and keep full rights to their work. 🎶

Background story: She had a legal battle with her producer (Dr. Luke) over a deal she signed as a teen, lost control of her own music. Now she’s a “free woman.”

📰Prodhan Khobor

ATM Azharul Islam Walks Free | Trump’s Move 

🔎Bistarito

⚖️ ATM Azharul Islam Got Death Sentence Free Card

Jamaat-e-Islami’s ATM Azharul Islam—once sentenced to 5 death for war crimes—was acquitted by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court and released from Dhaka Central Jail on 28 May. The court ruled unanimously that the original 2014 verdict by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) was a “miscarriage of justice,” citing flawed evidence assessment. Azharul, who had been receiving treatment at BSMMU, joined a public reception in Shahbagh shortly after his release, where he praised the judiciary and called for trials of political killings under the previous government.

ICT trials tribunal had convicted him of genocide, murder, rape, and torture—highlighting harrowing testimonies, including that of a pregnant 17-year-old survivor who described being gang-raped and tortured for 18 days. Despite the gravity of these charges, Appellate Division found serious procedural lapses in the original trial and its appeal, noting the judgment contradicted long-standing legal norms.

Why does this matter now? Because this isn’t just a legal twist—it’s a political earthquake. Azharul’s acquittal comes after a regime change, raising eyebrows over judicial independence and the future of war crimes accountability. The verdict has already sparked fierce campus protests, clashes between student groups, and renewed debates on justice, memory, and reconciliation in post-’71 Bangladesh. 

🤔SHOWER THOUGHT

In the quest for progress, sometimes we forget that the simplest connections
—like a shared smile—require no technology at all.

ঐDeshi

🚠 In a move to boost tourism in Cox’s Bazar, the government has greenlit an exciting new cable car project connecting Himchari to Reju Khal along the scenic Marine Drive Road. The initiative, approved under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), was finalized during the 16th Economic Affairs Committee meeting chaired by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.

⛔ In Chittagong, "Anti-Shahbagh Movement" laid siege to Kotwali Police Station for over 2 hours on Wednesday night, demanding the release of 2 detained members following an attack on a leftist rally. The attack occurred during a protest by Ganatantrik Chhatra Jote against the acquittal of war criminal ATM Azharul Islam, leaving 12 injured including three critically—Ripa Majumder, Srikanta Biswas, and Sudipto Guha. Related torch processions and protests also erupted at Dhaka University, Rajshahi University and Islamic University.

📢 Several Bangladeshi Facebook pages have used the slogan “Want Dr Yunus in power for five years” to boost engagement on non-political content, according to a Dismislab report. Between April and mid-May 2025, at least 47 pages — mostly promoting food, fashion, and vlogs — ran 55 paid ads using the slogan without proper political disclaimers.

📊Data Point

$756M
BD Received Foreign Investment in 6 Months.

🌍Bideshi

❌ Trump administration is moving to potentially cut $100 million in federal funding to Harvard University, citing alleged discrimination and antisemitism. The effort follows earlier freezes on billions in grants and attempts to revoke Harvard’s ability to host international students, sparking lawsuits and backlash from students and researchers.

💰 Trump Media and Technology Group announced plans to raise $2.5 billion—$1.5 billion via stock and $1 billion in convertible notes—to invest in bitcoin, marking a significant shift into crypto. The bitcoin will be custodied by Anchorage Digital and Crypto.com, aligning with a broader trend of public companies integrating crypto into their balance sheets.

💸 Salesforce has acquired cloud data management firm Informatica for $8 billion, paying $25 per share in cash, to strengthen its AI and data infrastructure capabilities. The deal will bolster Salesforce’s platforms like Agentforce and Data Cloud, aiming to power safer, more scalable enterprise AI.

🤑 China emerged as the unexpected winner in the recent India-Pakistan conflict, as Chinese-made J-10 fighter jets used by Pakistan gained global attention for their performance in real combat. While India and Pakistan traded blows, China quietly boosted its arms industry’s credibility, influence, and export potential—without firing a shot.

“Boktobbo 📻

জামাতকে বুকে আগলে রেখে, রাজাকারদের ‘বেক্সুস খালাস’-এর উদযাপন করে আপনারা আমাদের ভোট চান? বিবেকবান সাধারণ মানুষের? একাত্তরের পরে জন্মেছি বলে কি জামাত চিনিনা? আলবদর চিনিনা? বীরাঙ্গনার ব্যথা বুঝি না?
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❕ Baki-Stuff

• Tarique Rahman and Dr. Zubaida acquitted in hidden wealth and illegal asset case by High Court.

• Google Pay is expected to launch in Bd soon.

• Andrew and Tristan Tate Face 21 UK Charges Including Rape and Human Trafficking.

• Hailey Bieber Sells Makeup Brand Rhode to Elf Beauty in $1 B.

• Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Joins AI Startup Anthropic’s Board.

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