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Initiative being taken to brand Dhaka thru art, culture and literature
For the past four decades, the country 's eminent poet Rezauddin Stalin has enchanted readers with his Bangla poetry. Love, protest, humanity and social values have emerged in his work with powerful artistry. Born on 22 November 1962 in Nalbhanga village of Kaliganj upazila in Jhenaidah district, he is the author of many poetry collections, among which Valobasha Tumi (You are Love), Judhdho Noy Shanti (Not War, but Peace) and Ami Tumi Shey (I, You, He/She) are particularly notable. Recently, he has been appointed Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. He spoke briefly to Views Bangladesh about the Academy’s activities, future plans and dreams. Interview has been taken by Shahadat Hossain Touhid, Editorial Assistant, Views Bangladesh.
Cruelty is inevitable in a society intolerant of dissent
In Burichang, Comilla, a young man accused of stealing copper wire from Sakura Steel Mill was caught and tortured by setting two German Shepherd dogs upon him. The victim’s name is Shri Joy Chandra Sarkar, a scrap trader. In the viral video, two hunting dogs are seen biting the young man while several men beat him mercilessly with sticks. Helpless from dog bites and blows, the youth screamed in agony.
Media Reform Commission heading towards failure
There is a strange connection between Bangladesh’s media reform process and governments lacking democracy. Before the establishment of government through universal suffrage in undivided Pakistan
United Nations : On verge of collapse or at threshold of reform?
Born out of the ruins of the Second World War in 1945, the United Nations was created with the hope of ensuring peace, justice and security for humanity. Its aim was to establish a global platform where all states would participate equally and disputes would be resolved through dialogue, not conflict. But after nearly eight decades the question arises—has the UN fulfilled its mission, or is it now standing at the edge of collapse?
Banned laser lights in Dhaka's traffic control
Night in the capital, Dhaka. Red and blue lights flash at intersections, the cacophony of car horns never ceases, and the bustle of people spreads even in the darkness. Suddenly, a flash of light shoots towards the eyes—like a bolt of lightning, like the sun's intense glare, yet it is neither. This is a laser light. Defying a clear court ban, these dangerous beams of light are now gleaming in the hands of the capital's traffic police. They momentarily blind vision, halt movement, and endanger countless lives.
Forced headshave, beard shave: Perpetrators, victims and rule of law
A recent uncomfortable trend of forced headshave and beard shave has become a topic of widespread discussion and criticism nationwide. In several viral videos posted on social media platforms, it has been seen that elderly people who are staying in the courtyard of a shrine or begging on the streets are suddenly being caught and their hair and beards are being forcibly cut. Netizens expressed anger and concern over such incidents soon after these scenes spread on social media.
Nation on edge: Major quake looms on Dawki-Madhupur fault
Pressure has been building for about 400 years on the tectonic plates beneath Bangladesh, specifically on the Dawki and Madhupur faults. When this strong pressure is released, the resulting earthquake could reach a magnitude of 8 on the Richter scale. This would cause extensive damage to central, northern, and north-eastern regions of Bangladesh, including Dhaka. The number of casualties would surpass all previous records. This information was revealed in a research paper published in June of this year by the geology department of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University, USA.
Jamaat had honeymoon period with both Awami League and BNP
Writer and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmed is at the same time a historian and a valiant freedom fighter. Among those who have written, analysed and researched most on the political context of post-independence Bangladesh, he is one. He is the only political writer in Bangladesh who wrote a book on the 1973 election titled “The Election of ’73”. He has also written “Red Terror: Siraj Sikder and Proletariat Politics”, “Anti-hero Sirajul Alam Khan”, “Awami League BNP: Which Way”, “The Rise and Fall of Jasad: Politics of a Turbulent Time” and many other works. He continues to write on contemporary politics.
Whoever comes to power does not truly want democracy
Writer-researcher Mohiuddin Ahmad. At once a historian and a valiant freedom fighter. He is among those who have written, analysed and researched the most on the political context of post-independence Bangladesh. He is the only political writer in Bangladesh who wrote a book on the 1973 election titled The "Election of ’73". He also wrote "Red Terror: Siraj Sikder and Proletarian Politics", "The Anti-hero Sirajul Alam Khan", "Awami League or BNP – Which Way', "The Rise and Fall of Jasad: Politics of a Restless Time", among other works. He still continues to write on contemporary politics.
BNP finds itself isolated in politics!
In the country's political arena, despite once being at the doorstep of power, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) now finds itself largely isolated. Leadership instability, the failure of sustained movements, the disintegration of alliance politics, and a marginal position on the international stage—all these factors have left the party effectively cornered. This isolation has become even more pronounced in the post-coup reality following August 5, 2024.