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Sufism, palagaan, political conflict and Baul Abul Sarkar
Sufism, palagaan, political conflict and Baul Abul Sarkar

State and Politics

by Maria Salam

Sufism, palagaan, political conflict and Baul Abul Sarkar

‘Amar saradeho kheyogo mati' (O soil, take my whole body), ‘Amar babar mukhe prothom jedin shunechhilam gaan' (The day I first heard my father singing)’ and ‘Ami tomat duti chokhe duti tara hoye thakbo' (I will be the apples of your eyes)… These songs sung by Andrew Kishore, have become immortal to the generation of the early 80s and 90s. The lyrics and melody of these songs still touch and yearn. These timeless songs are from the Bangla movie ‘Nayoner Alo’ made in 1984. Many of the 80s and 90s generations can remember this film even today.

Who would hold the political power in the future?
Who would hold the political power in the future?

Politics and Bureaucracy

by Amin Al Rasheed

Who would hold the political power in the future?

'Those who control Bangladesh's politics are inherently undemocratic and the standard of education and training of the ruling class here is very low.' New Age Editor Nurul Kabir came up with the observation on November 18, a day after ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in a case of crimes against humanity, the first such case in Bangladesh's history in which a former prime minister has been sentenced to death. At the unveiling of a book by the late politician Barrister Moudud Ahmed, Nurul Kabir said, 'From the first day of the Bangladesh state to today, democracy has never existed.'

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Is changing the telecommunication policy needed at this moment, what is your opinion?
Is changing the telecommunication policy needed at this moment, what is your opinion?

Is changing the telecommunication policy needed at this moment, what is your opinion?

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The existing education system itself is increasing inequality in society

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Bangladesh start series with defeat to Ireland
Bangladesh start series with defeat to Ireland

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Bangladesh start series with defeat to Ireland

Host Bangladesh started the three-match T20 series with a defeat to Ireland due to batting failure. The Tigers lost to Ireland by 39 runs in the first match of the series today. This is the third win for the Irish against Bangladesh in T20Is. With this loss, Liton Das' team went down 1-0 in the series.

BPL auction: List of 403 domestic and foreign cricketers published
BPL auction: List of 403 domestic and foreign cricketers published

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BPL auction: List of 403 domestic and foreign cricketers published

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) auction is going to be held on November 30. On Thursday (November 27), the BPL Governing Council published the list of a total of 403 cricketers for the auction.

BPL adds new franchise Noakhali Express
BPL adds new franchise Noakhali Express

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BPL adds new franchise Noakhali Express

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to feature six teams in its upcoming 12th edition with the addition of a new franchise, Noakhali Express, expanding the tournament from the previously announced five-team format.

Board said we have to play with given team: Liton Das
Board said we have to play with given team: Liton Das

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Board said we have to play with given team: Liton Das

Bangladesh team captain Liton Das expressed his frustration with the board over team selection during a press conference ahead of the first match of the T20 series against Ireland, scheduled to begin in Chattogram on Wednesday, November 26.

BTTF to hire Iranian coach for $2,000 per month
BTTF to hire Iranian coach for $2,000 per month

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BTTF to hire Iranian coach for $2,000 per month

The Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation (BTTF) is set to bring Iranian coach Midia Lotfolahnasabi to the country at the end of November. She will initially join on a three-month contract, with plans to extend it to two years.

BFF names United Health Care as new Football League sponsor
BFF names United Health Care as new Football League sponsor

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BFF names United Health Care as new Football League sponsor

Hours after Petronas denied links to the Bangladesh Football League, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) announced United Health Care as the tournament’s official title sponsor.

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'Hasinomics' led to rise in loan defaults, corruption: Rizvi

'Hasinomics' led to rise in loan defaults, corruption: Rizvi

'Hasinomics' led to rise in loan defaults, corruption: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged that the country’s economic distress—including escalating corruption and soaring loan defaults—was a result of what he termed “Hasinomics,” referring to economic policies of the past decade and a half.

NCP’s ‘Shapla Koli’ symbol added to EC website

NCP’s ‘Shapla Koli’ symbol added to EC website

NCP’s ‘Shapla Koli’ symbol added to EC website

The Election Commission (EC) has added the sketch of the ‘Shapla Koli’ symbol, allocated to the National Citizen Party (NCP), to its official website. As a result, this EC-approved sketch will appear on the ballot papers for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.

Begum Khaleda Zia is BNP’s inspiration: Rizvi

Begum Khaleda Zia is BNP’s inspiration: Rizvi

Begum Khaleda Zia is BNP’s inspiration: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said that Begum Khaleda Zia is the greatest source of inspiration for the BNP. Despite illness and adversity, she has never abandoned her party or her country, and this is a rare honour for the BNP, he said.

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Highly risky areas across Dhaka
Highly risky areas across Dhaka

by Hira Talukder

Highly risky areas across Dhaka

Dhaka, home to about 20 million people, is now a highly risky city regarding earthquakes. Because the Madhupur Fault of the tectonic plate, which is within 60 kilometers of this city, has become active again where pressure has been building up for about 400 years. The sub-plates near this plate are also within 20 kilometers of Dhaka city. If a massive earthquake occurs when the strong pressure of these plates is released, a terrible disaster will befall the capital Dhaka. However, the damage will not be the same in all areas of city. Some areas will see much more and some areas will have relatively less damage. The Earthquake Observation and Research Center of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has reported this information.

State and Politics

Sufism, palagaan, political conflict and Baul Abul Sarkar
Sufism, palagaan, political conflict and Baul Abul Sarkar

by Maria Salam

Sufism, palagaan, political conflict and Baul Abul Sarkar

‘Amar saradeho kheyogo mati' (O soil, take my whole body), ‘Amar babar mukhe prothom jedin shunechhilam gaan' (The day I first heard my father singing)’ and ‘Ami tomat duti chokhe duti tara hoye thakbo' (I will be the apples of your eyes)… These songs sung by Andrew Kishore, have become immortal to the generation of the early 80s and 90s. The lyrics and melody of these songs still touch and yearn. These timeless songs are from the Bangla movie ‘Nayoner Alo’ made in 1984. Many of the 80s and 90s generations can remember this film even today.

Industry

China's chip war: From Xi Jinping's call to technology transfer
China's chip war: From Xi Jinping's call to technology transfer

by Mahmud Hossain

China's chip war: From Xi Jinping's call to technology transfer

When Chinese President Xi Jinping stood before world leaders on the stage of Davos in Switzerland in 2017, his voice was filled with a message of peace. While newly elected Donald Trump was calling for 'America First', Xi spoke of 'mutual benefit' in global trade - the media gave him the title of 'protector of globalization'. But behind that seemingly calm and generous declaration, a different plan was going on inside.

Foreign Affairs

China keen to invest heavily in Bangladesh’s jute-based manufacturing

China keen to invest heavily in Bangladesh’s jute-based manufacturing

China keen to invest heavily in Bangladesh’s jute-based manufacturing

Chinese investors have expressed strong interest in making major investments in Bangladesh’s green technology, jute, textile and pharmaceutical industries. The interest comes as part of the manufacturing transformation plan announced by chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

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