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UDO drops DMNO polysynth with brutal stereo filter
UDO Audio launched the DMNO synthesizer at this year's Machina Bristronica exhibition. The eight-voice polysynth features dual binaural synth engines and a dynamic multi-core stereo filter system. FPGA-based digital oscillators power both engines, which offer eight different Play Modes that reconfigure signal flow and engine interaction. The instrument provides comprehensive connectivity through a built-in USB audio interface, MIDI connections, and CV outputs. The DMNO combines hybrid architecture with analogue signal paths and digital effects processing. Musicians can access delay, reverb, distortion and chorus effects through the onboard DSP engine. The synthesizer includes a 44-key FATAR keybed with aftertouch and a 64-step...
Global leaders rally behind Yunus' interim rule in New York
Dozens of former world leaders gathered at Professor Muhammad Yunus' hotel suite during the United Nations General Assembly to pledge support for Bangladesh's interim government. Former Latvia President Vaira Vike-Freiberga led the delegation, which featured ex-presidents from Slovenia, Serbia, Bulgaria and other nations. The group praised Yunus for his anti-poverty efforts and social justice work throughout his career. Leaders acknowledged the serious challenges Bangladesh faces after years of corruption and mismanagement. Several officials offered their expertise to help the interim government rebuild the economy and navigate reconstruction efforts. Kerry Kennedy highlighted the country's progress on human rights since the July...
Trump poses with Bangladesh chief adviser Yunus in New York
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus attended a reception dinner with US President Donald Trump on September 23. The event took place at the Lotte New York Palace hotel during festivities for world leaders participating in the 80th United Nations General Assembly session. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump appeared in an official photograph alongside Yunus and his daughter Dina Yunus. The Chief Adviser's press office distributed the image following their encounter. The American president hosted the dinner to honor international officials visiting New York for the UN gathering. Yunus extended an invitation for Trump to visit Bangladesh when his schedule permits. The reception brought together global leaders attending the annual...
Britain, France, and Saudi Arabia throw $170m lifeline to the Palestinian Authority
A dozen countries formed an emergency fund Friday to help the struggling Palestinian Authority. The financial coalition responds to a crisis created when Israel stopped sending tax money to the Palestinian government in Ramallah. Spain announced that Britain, France, Japan, Saudi Arabia and eight other nations joined the rescue effort. The group wants to keep essential services running and maintain peace in the region. Donors promised at least 170 million dollars to support Palestinian operations. Saudi Arabia pledged 90 million dollars through its foreign ministry. The alliance demands that Israel immediately return all blocked Palestinian tax revenues. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has said he wants to destroy the...
Bhutan seeks FTA as Tobgay hails Yunus at UNGA
Bhutan's leader proposed establishing economic partnerships with Bangladesh during talks at the United Nations headquarters Friday. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay advocated for linking his nation's Gelephu Mindfulness City special zone with Bangladesh's designated Kurigram investment area. The officials met on the margins of the 80th UN General Assembly session. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus endorsed exploring expanded bilateral commerce opportunities. Tobgay outlined plans for religious tourism development and highlighted Buddhist connections between both nations. Bhutan seeks pharmaceutical sector investments from Bangladesh companies while offering hydroelectric cooperation potential. The prime minister requested assistance...
BNP purges 7000 as Tarique cracks down on extortion
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders removed nearly 7,000 members after Sheikh Hasina's government collapsed during August protests. Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman implemented zero tolerance measures against extortion, corruption and vandalism within party ranks. Officials expelled 800 core party members while suspending 50 others from leadership positions. The disciplinary actions target misconduct across all affiliated organizations. Student wing Chhatra Dal expelled 400 activists and issued warnings to 600 additional members. Youth organizations faced similar purges as leaders addressed criminal behavior and factional disputes. Party officials suspended new member recruitment to prevent opportunistic individuals from joining during...
Yunus vows at UN no return for autocrats in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus addressed the United Nations General Assembly Friday about the nation's democratic transformation. The professor outlined irreversible reforms designed to prevent future autocratic rule and protect institutional accountability. Yunus established eleven independent commissions covering governance, judiciary, elections, public administration and law enforcement areas. The interim leader emphasized preparations for February national elections with transparent processes at the center. He credited youth activists with defeating tyranny during the July uprising that sparked political change. Bangladesh invited UN human rights investigators to document violations committed by the previous...
Yunus at UNGA demands return of Bangladesh’s stolen billions
Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus demanded nations harboring stolen wealth return the assets to their legitimate owners during Friday's UN General Assembly address. The chief adviser accused international financial systems of enabling massive illegal money transfers from developing countries to offshore tax havens. His administration considers asset recovery a top priority after discovering extensive corruption damaged the economy over 15 years. Legal barriers in foreign jurisdictions hamper Bangladesh's efforts to reclaim billions of siphoned dollars, Yunus explained. He urged stronger global regulations preventing resource theft from developing nations and ensuring swift repatriation when crimes occur. The government...
Yunus, party chiefs show rare unity at UNGA session
Bangladesh political leaders joined Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the United Nations General Assembly Friday. Six representatives from major parties accompanied Yunus during his address to demonstrate national unity ahead of planned elections. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said the joint appearance sent a powerful message about the country's democratic commitment to international observers. BNP Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and leaders from Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen Party participated in the delegation. Yunus addressed the 80th General Assembly session while highlighting Bangladesh's progress since the July 2024 uprising. The chief adviser emphasized institutional reforms, human rights improvements and...
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