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Where lies the controversy over Machado's Nobel Peace Prize
Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts to establish democracy in Venezuela and fight against authoritarianism. The Nobel Committee praised her courage and steadfastness, highlighting her significant role in uniting opposition political parties even in the face of political threats and dangers.
Poison in name of medicine: The invisible war of medical trade against humanity
The advancement of medical science has taken the world to an unprecedented height today. Human life expectancy has increased, methods of curing diseases have improved—but hidden behind this progress lies a cruel reality: medicine has now become a profitable business, and human beings have turned into laboratory subjects.
What is the mystery behind Swarnamoyee’s suicide?
Since Saturday midnight, Facebook feeds have been flooded with the image of an enchanting face bearing a soft smile reminiscent of the Mona Lisa. The photo, in black and white, feels strangely appropriate as an epitaph of life.
Dhaka airport's fire safety system lags behind international standards
Airports are such facilities, where a large number of passengers, employees, and aircraft operations are carried out every day. A large quantity of fuel, electrical equipment, and mechanical materials is used here which can create the apprehension of fire incidents. So, an effective and well-organized fire safety plan is essential for protecting lives, minimizing property damage, and ensuring business continuity. However, unfortunately, the grade of fire safety systems at our international Hazrat Shahjalal Airport is far behind international standards.
Why is Nobel Prize revered worldwide
The Nobel Prize, established in 1901, is the most prestigious award in the world. Every year, it is given to individuals and institutions for outstanding original research, discovery, and innovation. The Nobel Prize is awarded in five categories—Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace. It is given according to the will of Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel. The laureates receive a gold medal, a certificate, and a significant monetary prize in an official ceremony. This recognition of scientists, writers, and peace advocates devoted to the welfare of humanity guides the world towards new directions
Writer of epic of melancholic world wins Nobel Prize for Literature
For most ordinary readers, the Nobel Prize in Literature may seem as remote as “a trader of ginger keeping track of ships.” Yet, each year when the prize is announced, curiosity is suddenly rekindled—who has won it, why, and what has the winner written? There is a reason for this interest. Literature, after all, mirrors our lives—our laughter and tears, our love and loss, our hopes and despair. For thoughtful minds, literature is not merely entertainment; it is a deep engagement with life itself. But in this age of social media, where fleeting distraction has replaced reflection, only a handful of people now follow world literature. Even so, when the Nobel announcement arrives, the old excitement returns, and once again, people everywhere begin to discuss, analyse, and wonder. In that sense, the Nobel Prize in Literature remains one of the most anticipated global events in the cultural world.
Trust reliable sources, not social media
Recently, a rumour has been circulating on social media that a massive comet named 3I/ATLAS is hurtling towards Earth, bringing destruction for humanity. People have been debating how to divert it from striking the planet. Some posts even claim that international military preparations have begun. The entire issue has created widespread panic.
Why Gaza still looks to the sea for true peace
On October 10, a ceasefire in Gaza was officially announced. International news media were quick to focus on what they now call “the peace plan”. United States President Donald Trump, they announced, will go to Cairo to oversee the agreement and then to Israel to speak at the Knesset. The air strikes over Gaza, they reported, have stopped.
Northern winds herald winter’s arrival
'With the winter breeze, a dance begins on every branch of the Amlaki tree, the leaves shiver and fall in rhythm.' In the rhythm of this poem by the revered poet Rabindranath Tagore, winter is arriving a little early this year in Bangladesh, the abode of natural beauty. In this land of six seasons, each season appears with its own distinct characteristics.
Fear grips Bogura’s Chak Bhola Kha village
Only a few days ago, the fields of Chak Bhola Kha village in Bogura’s Shibganj upazila echoed with the laughter of children and the chatter of tea-stall gatherings at dusk. Now, the once-lively village lies eerily silent and deserted. Doors and gates are locked, homes abandoned, and many residents are on the run, fleeing to avoid arrest. It all began on the night of October 4.