State and Politics
A distant war, a real threat for Bangladesh
Bangladesh is currently under pressure from various directions—economic, social and environmental. We are a resource-deficient country, heavily dependent on imports for most of our energy and basic needs. Our economy is still agriculture-based, yet our population density is among the highest in the world. Every year, floods, tidal surges and the impact of climate change are increasing. Unemployment, especially among the youth, is a major crisis.
Latest update: Iran-Israel conflict
Iran and Israel launched missile strikes at each other on Friday as the air war between the two longtime enemies entered a 11th day despite a call from US President Donald Trump for Iran's unconditional surrender.
Vote, ballot, satire: A portrait of democratic uncertainty
Electoral politics in Bangladesh has now reached such a stage where reading the news and hearing a joke feel like nearly the same experience. When will the 13th parliamentary election be held? One could say a tug of war is ongoing between political parties, especially the BNP, and the caretaker government. Some say these are political dramas. Others call it the final verse of democracy. But whatever it may be called, what echoes deeply in the mind of an ordinary citizen today is this: does anything actually change through voting?
Flat culture is not free from problems
Ensuring housing facility is important among the five basic human rights. Out of the five basic rights, food, clothing, and shelter are the essential basic needs or rights. In other words, if these three rights cannot be ensured, it is not possible for humans to survive. One can survive without education. Though such a life would be akin to that of animals, still, a person can remain alive without receiving education; but without food, clothing, and shelter, survival is absolutely impossible. That is why, after fulfilling the needs of food and clothing, a person considers the matter of a secure shelter. At one time, people used to build their own homes; but now times have changed. People are now leaning towards flat culture.
Bangladesh's politics and people's struggle: A fearless analysis
Elections in Bangladesh once were a festival of democracy, an expression of people’s hopes and aspirations; but that festival is now merely a memory of the past. The December 2008 election might have been a pre-fixed game, yet the people felt the atmosphere of festivity. Since then, elections have never felt like a celebration. In 2014, when a one-party government secured 254 out of 300 seats, the 2018 parliament was formed through a night-time vote, and in the 2024 election, the registration itself was one-sided—these processes prove that there is no such thing as an election in this country anymore.
Iran-Israel war puts global economy at risk
From the beginning of creation to the present day, the history of the world has been soaked in the blood of Adam’s descendants. Thousands of innocent people have been sacrificed in the name of asserting one's greatness. Throughout the ages, the ruling class has been desperate to assert power or establish dominance over others. As a result, the soil of earth has been soaked with the blood of millions of innocents. Although wars are initiated by the ruling class, it is the ordinary people who lose their lives. The current history of the world is no exception. The global population has already witnessed the devastation of two world wars.
What is the real reason behind Israel's Iran attacks
The Iran-Israel conflict has now entered its fifth day. Many are still reluctant to call it a direct war and prefer to describe it as a conflict. Perhaps this is an attempt to downplay the severity of the situation. Moreover, the armies of the two sides have yet to be deployed on the ground. The war is being fought in the skies. It seems both parties are attempting to demonstrate their aerial capabilities. Even though direct warfare has not begun, the number of casualties is steadily increasing. According to the latest reports, Iran's Ministry of Health has stated that 224 people have been killed in Iran due to Israeli bombings, while the Israeli Ministry of Defence has reported 24 Israeli deaths due to Iranian missile strikes. This indicates that as the conflict escalates, so too will the casualties. We still do not know where or how this will end. But why did Israel preemptively attack Iran? The real reason is revealed in Al Jazeera’s analysis.
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.
Uncertain future of Middle East under shadow of Israeli attack on Iran
In June 2025, the Middle East seems to have entered a new, more bloody and uncertain chapter of its prolonged instability. This largest and most comprehensive airstrike in recent memory, carried out by Israel, has not only pushed Iran’s military infrastructure to the brink of destruction, but has also brought about a deep ideological, diplomatic, and political crisis. The significance of this attack is not limited to the number of bombs and missiles—it is a well-planned, multilayered, and symbolic strike that has called into question the existence, identity, and regional leadership claim of Iran’s state system.
Rohingya crisis: The maze of repatriation
The Rohingya crisis currently stands as the greatest threat to Bangladesh’s national security and sovereignty. Recently, it has been further complicated by debates over transit corridors and incidents of push-in operations where India has forcibly sent some registered Rohingyas into Bangladesh. In March, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Bangladesh’s interim government’s Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus visited Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar and gave hopeful messages about repatriating the Rohingyas to their homeland in Rakhine. There were reports that as many as 180,000 Rohingyas might be repatriated to Myanmar. However, those hopes quickly proved unrealistic. Moreover, since the interim government took charge nine months ago, at least 100,000 new Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh. As a result, Bangladesh's burden is increasing, and the issue of Rohingya repatriation is becoming entangled in a complex web of regional and international politics, with no immediate resolution in sight.