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Girls’ gender equality and social justice are imperative
In Bangladesh, every year we observe Daughters Day / National Girl Child Day on September 30, and Internatioanl Girl Child Day on October 11. Government of Bangladesh and other stakeholders organize different events to observe the day with due importance.
Aspiration to retire in village home residence remained unfulfilled
When I received a telephone call from a well-wisher in New York, it was about 7am in the United States. At that hour, I typically escort my child to school, so I was unable to answer the call. When I returned the call shortly thereafter, the individual on the other end inquired, "Brother, have you heard the news?" "What news?" I responded.
Winter breeze after the rain, a play of colours throughout October
October seems to be a silent bridge of seasonal change. The wet scent of the monsoon still lingers in the air, white autumn clouds float in the sky; yet within the northern wind is the tune of winter's arrival. Sometimes the sharp sting of sunshine, sometimes sudden splashes of rain, and at other times the sight of the river's breast covered in morning mist — October is passing in the colours of diversity.
A land of sea, hills and forests: What's holding our tourism back?
Bangladesh is like an unfinished poem written by nature's hand. Somewhere the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, somewhere hills touching their heads to the clouds. Somewhere tiger footprints in the deep forests of the Sundarbans, somewhere the blue of the sky in the waters of the haor. Green carpets of tea, sails of boats on the bosom of rivers, ancient architecture, folk culture and diversity of taste—altogether, it is as if many Bangladeshes reside within one country.
Oprotim will never return, but where are the 2,038 other children?
Approximately at 3:30 p.m. on September 18, Oprotim, a thirteen-year-old resident of Kotbari in Cumilla, departed from his residence with his mother's iPhone in order to capture photographs alongside his companions.
Presidents, GSs of Awami League, Jubo League and Chhatra League now death-row convicts
Three organisations from the same political family, six top leaders, every one of them has been sentenced to death.
Nine years of Rohingya crisis: Repatriation still remains a distant dream
Nine years ago this month, nearly 1.2 million Rohingya fled Rakhine State to Bangladesh to escape brutal military crackdowns in Myanmar. When they crossed the border, they believed they were seeking temporary shelter and would soon find an opportunity to return to their homeland. But nine years on, that wait remains unending. What was meant to be a temporary refuge has, over time, turned into a seemingly permanent exile.
Autumn arrives but with dry spell
"Autumn has come, a touch of frost lingers in the air" — Rabindranath's autumn is a familiar portrait of Bengali nature. Blue skies with white clouds, swaying kash flowers, dew drops on morning grass and the soft glow of sunlight — autumn is a season awaited by both nature and people.
Golam Sarwar: An editor who walked in path of light
As the Fourth Estate, the press and news media carry an immense responsibility. The media not only presents events before readers objectively, but can also play a major role in shaping public opinion during movements, struggles and critical moments by taking a principled moral position. At times, the media itself becomes the voice of the people.
Alternative tournament plan outside World Cup: Is FIFA facing a split?
Rarely has world football witnessed a scene quite like this: FIFA’s president facing an open vote of no confidence from three of his own vice-presidents, with the dispute escalating to discussions about an alternative tournament to the World Cup.