State and Politics
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.
No place for independent thinking in creativity environment of Bangladesh
When thinking about the intellectual world and arts-literature of Bangladesh, many thoughts arise that I wish to write and express; but I cannot. Looking at the surrounding scenes, writing on this subject feels very difficult. It seems as if the very active people are moving through a kind of intense frenzy, almost everyone else is indifferent. No one wants to look toward anything exceptional. Is this environment conducive to creation? Where is the all-encompassing creation now in the world of thought and literature in Bangladesh?
The state of Bengalis in learning English
Since when have Bengalis started learning English? Surely, it was when English education began to be seen as beneficial to their material interests.
Literature’s opposition to the state
Even though he did not write poetry, Plato was undoubtedly a poet—this is evident throughout his prose writings. Through his use of metaphors, allegories, and word choices, the philosopher employed both the imagination and aesthetic sense of the poet within him. There is no reason to doubt that he understood the appeal and power of poetry in his personal life. Yet, in his ideal state, he made no room for poets. He even gave instructions for their expulsion. Poets may be honoured, adorned with garlands and perfumes, but they must be politely told: Gentlemen, there is no place for you in our state.
Why are certain officials in the republic becoming owners of huge amounts of money?
The interim government has initiated several measures to restore discipline and increase efficiency in the administration. One of these measures includes adding new provisions to the Government Service Act 2018. It is important to note that referring to public servants as government employees is inherently misleading. A state requires four essential components for its formation: sovereignty, defined territory, population, and government. Among these, the government is the most fragile and the only variable component; the rest remain constant.
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.
If interim govt lacks authority, country's dev will be hindered
The interim government's initiative to hand over the management of one of Chattogram Port’s nine terminals to a foreign company is drawing heavy criticism. During a recent visit to Chattogram, Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus remarked that since Chattogram Port lags behind global standards, its management should be entrusted to one of the world’s top companies—and the public must be made to understand the necessity of this move. The government has already selected a foreign firm: DP World, a state-owned company from the UAE. Dr Yunus has met its CEO twice, both at home and abroad. The company’s proposed responsibilities include easing port congestion, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing efficiency at Bangladesh’s primary maritime gateway.
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