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Rayhan Ahmed Tapader

Researcher and Columnist 

Expatriates struggling to live amid unhealthy political culture
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Expatriates struggling to live amid unhealthy political culture

After independence, the people of any country need to learn patriotism, civic responsibility, human duty, self-reliance and the use of conscience. But in Bangladesh we were taught politics. Where all those words are almost absent. And because they are absent, we cannot escape partisan political activities even abroad. Not only us, but our country too is being tarnished. Even while living in highly developed countries such as London and America, our overly patriotic politicians want to preserve or have preserved the unhealthy domestic political culture instead of practising advanced politics. This causes me deep pain. What more can be said about the country’s unhealthy politics. We all have some experience of this sick politics. Therefore, my advice to our over-enthusiastic and patriotic expatriate politicians would be that it is good to engage in politics, but let it be above party politics and in the interest of the country and the nation.

Why unity of political parties only in words, not in action
Why unity of political parties only in words, not in action

Why unity of political parties only in words, not in action

In the politics of our country, full unity is still absent. On many important political issues, enough conflict among political parties is becoming visible. Besides, political unrest is also increasing significantly. It is not unusual for ordinary people to be worried about these matters. Naturally, the subject of elections has become everyone’s main expectation. Yet, disunity remains among political parties over the method of elections. There is even considerable doubt as to whether political parties are properly reaching the people or even trying to do so. Yet, in a democratic state, the main function is a change of government through elections. According to the constitution, elections are held in Bangladesh with the objective of changing government. Of course, at times this continuity has been disrupted in the context of the country’s political situation and conflicts among political parties.

Why are Trump’s threats losing effect
Why are Trump’s threats losing effect

Why are Trump’s threats losing effect

In that sense, these agreements are little more than signatures on paper. Put simply, confronting Trump does not mean submission; rather, identifying his weak spots and striking there will bring results. A far more effective strategy is to put maximum pressure on the US economy.

Who will take responsibility for the plane crash
plane crash

Who will take responsibility for the plane crash

Bangladesh is mourning again. In a cruel twist of fate, another July has become a month of national tragedy. This time, the devastation came not from gunfire, but from the sky a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara, killing and injuring schoolchildren.

Shaheed Abu Sayeed, you are not a failure, nor the cry of your soul
Shaheed Abu Sayeed,

Shaheed Abu Sayeed, you are not a failure, nor the cry of your soul

Abu Sayeed was born in 2001 in Babonpur village of Pirganj upazila in Rangpur. His father is Mokbul Hossain, his mother Monowara Begum. Abu Sayeed had six brothers and three sisters; he was the youngest of nine siblings. He passed the fifth grade from the local Jafor Para Government Primary School with a talent pool scholarship. Afterwards, he passed SSC from the local Khalashpir Dimukhi High School with a Golden GPA-5. In 2018, he passed intermediate with GPA-5 from Rangpur Government College. Later in 2020, he got admitted to the Department of English at Begum Rokeya University. He was a student of the 12th batch (2024) of the English department at Rokeya University. Abu Sayeed was a spirited, talented young student. People in his area had dreams centred around him. It is unbearably painful to bring back the body of that same Sayeed.

Let July Charter not create political division
July Charter

Let July Charter not create political division

In the history of our past mass movements or uprisings, many informed quarters believe that it is a national responsibility to eternally commemorate the great awakening, sacrifice, and success of the students and people in 2024.

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