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Rayhan Ahmed Tapader

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Meeting between Professor Yunus, Tarique Rahman sends message of peace
Professor Yunus, Tarique Rahman
State and Politics

Meeting between Professor Yunus, Tarique Rahman sends message of peace

King Charles’s Harmony Award is one of the most prestigious honours in the United Kingdom. It is awarded annually in recognition of outstanding contributions by individuals in the fields of environmental conservation, traditional craftsmanship, eco-friendly businesses, and raising awareness about nature. The philosophy behind the award is rooted in King Charles’s belief: “We should work with nature, not against it.” In other words, we must coexist with nature in harmony and protect it. The award is thus based on this vision.

Eid-ul-Azha brings the message of harmony and sacrifice
Eid-ul-Azha brings the message of harmony and sacrifice
Special Content

Eid-ul-Azha brings the message of harmony and sacrifice

Eid-ul-Azha is an occasion of immense significance and deep spiritual meaning in the life of a Muslim. It is a day that marks success in the test of sacrifice and patience. This sacred festival is inseparably intertwined with profound religious sentiment.

We must build a beautiful Bangladesh overcoming all crises
beautiful Bangladesh
State and Politics

We must build a beautiful Bangladesh overcoming all crises

It has been nine full months since the student-public uprising, and now calculations are being made regarding the gap between people’s expectations and what has been achieved. This is because the interim government’s failure to control commodity prices and the law-and-order situation has disappointed the general public. However, after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s continuous fifteen and a half years of rule, a desire for change in socio-economic and political aspects had emerged. People from all parties and opinions took to the streets responding to the anti-discrimination student movement; under pressure from this movement, the autocratic regime fell on August 5. Within three days of the student-public uprising, an interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus was formed, which also promised change. But in terms of everyday life, two major problems—commodity prices and law and order—have drawn allegations of failure against the interim government, even from the anti-discrimination student movement itself.

Discrimination-reducing budget expected from interim govt
interim govt
Economics

Discrimination-reducing budget expected from interim govt

In the face of a challenging global economy, creating a budget in a densely populated country like ours is a difficult task. It cannot be confined within the conventional rules of economics. Among the sectors essential for the social, economic, moral, and intellectual development of a nation, education is one of the most important.

In the upcoming budget, education must receive higher allocation
upcoming budget
State and Politics

In the upcoming budget, education must receive higher allocation

Globally, it is recommended that national budgets allocate at least 20% or 6–8% of GDP to the education sector. However, in Bangladesh, education consistently receives less than what is necessary. Crafting a national budget for a densely populated country like ours, amid global economic uncertainty, is undoubtedly a complex task. It cannot be strictly guided by conventional economic rules. Education remains one of the most crucial sectors for the social, economic, moral, and intellectual development of a nation. It is directly tied to the awakening of citizens’ intellect, thought processes, strength, and sense of purpose. Unfortunately, the state continues to fall short in taking the necessary measures for the development of this vital sector.

Tarique Rahman’s political acumen elevates him to unique height
Tarique Rahman
State and Politics

Tarique Rahman’s political acumen elevates him to unique height

Since February 8, 2018, when BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was imprisoned, Tarique Rahman has been leading the party as its Acting Chairman. Despite being barred from returning to the country, speaking publicly, or having his speeches aired due to court restrictions, he has continued to move forward. His unwavering resolve has dealt a significant blow to his persecutors. He has played a pivotal role in stabilizing the post-2024 uprising political scenario. While many feared that, as a victim of persecution, he might turn vengeful or aggressive, the reality proved otherwise. He consistently called for calm.

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