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Hindu-Muslim Riots: Who gains and who loses?
Hindu-Muslim Riots Who gains and who loses

State and Politics

Hindu-Muslim Riots: Who gains and who loses?

Hindu-Muslim Riots: Who gains and who loses?

US diplomacy struggles as war escalates
US diplomacy struggles as war escalates.

Diplomacy

US diplomacy struggles as war escalates

US diplomacy struggles as war escalates

Shaping political awareness by shifting self-serving mindsets
Shaping political awareness by shifting self-serving mindsets

State and Politics

Shaping political awareness by shifting self-serving mindsets

Shaping political awareness by shifting self-serving mindsets

Let communal harmony be the final word
Let communal harmony be the final word

State and Politics

Let communal harmony be the final word

There is no doubt that there is an ongoing conspiracy to disrupt Bangladesh's communal harmony, particularly targeting the majority Muslim community; however, identifying who is behind this conspiracy is not easy. Naturally, one side blames the other for the conspiracy, but if we look at the events, it becomes somewhat clearer. After the political change in the country, people have taken to the streets with various demands in different sectors. Some groups are protesting for wage payments, others for the demand to upgrade colleges to universities, and some communities are fighting for the right to operate three-wheeled rickshaws on major roads. Additionally, various sections of society are seeking benefits or freedom from deprivation and fighting for their rights. Since August 5, this situation has been challenging for the government to handle, and in some cases, it has created embarrassment.

Amid growing tensions, patience becomes Bangladesh's biggest test
Amid growing tensions, patience becomes Bangladesh's biggest test

State and Politics

Amid growing tensions, patience becomes Bangladesh's biggest test

Amid growing tensions, patience becomes Bangladesh's biggest test

Accountability and transparency are key to good governance
Accountability and transparency are key to good governance

State and Politics

Accountability and transparency are key to good governance

The people of Bangladesh sought inclusive participation in development activities. Our people fought for a fair, inclusive, and effective democracy, for which the new generation sacrificed their lives. Initially, the student and youth movements were primarily anti-discrimination movements, but over time, they evolved into a mass movement, as noted by Dr. Muhammad Yunus. According to him, this mass movement united the general public, who were deprived of political rights and the benefits of development. It was from a deep belief in liberalism, pluralism, and secularism that the state of Bangladesh emerged. The values that our people embraced in the 1971 Liberation War were revived and seen in a new light by our student community many years later. Through their indomitable determination and resolve, the student community freed us from an authoritarian and undemocratic regime.

Industry

Digitalization will fail, unless...
Digitalization will fail, unless...

ICT

by Rohan Samarajiva

Fri, 22 Nov 24

Digitalization will fail, unless...

If there is anything everyone supports, it’s digitalization of government. It’s seen as the panacea for all our ills: tax avoidance, corruption, inefficient agriculture, ...You name a problem, that is the answer, or at least part of the answer. We’ve been trying for over two decades but with meager returns.

Lessons from Bangladesh’s tussle with Adani Power
Lessons from Bangladesh’s tussle with Adani Power

Power and Energy

by Rohan Samarajiva

Wed, 13 Nov 24

Lessons from Bangladesh’s tussle with Adani Power

“Did you hear that Adani is refusing to supply Bangladesh with electricity?” a friend asked me recently. I knew it was a loaded question, my friend being a nationalist. “You recall wehad no power because we couldn’t pay for shiploads of fuel and coal just a few years back?” I asked back.

Low-grade service, how long do mobile operators avoid responsibility?
Low-grade service, how long do mobile operators avoid responsibility?

Telecom

by Rased Mehedi

Sat, 19 Oct 24

Low-grade service, how long do mobile operators avoid responsibility?

Complaints about substandard mobile internet service in Bangladesh are at length and this has become constant. Bangladesh has crossed the era of 4G step by step and now is on the verge of 5G technology; But the mobile telecommunication services failed to bring smiles to the faces of the customers! Call drops in voice calls and slow speed of the Internet or excessive disconnection and connection (fluctuation) are a constant fact in mobile operators' services in the country!

International

Assam bans eating beef in public

Assam bans eating beef in public

Assam bans eating beef in public

Assam, a northeastern Indian state, has implemented a ban on beef consumption in public places, including restaurants and events. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the announcement on Wednesday (December 4).

South Korea defence minister resigns

South Korea defence minister resigns

South Korea defence minister resigns

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol has accepted the resignation of the country’s Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun and nominated the country’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Choi Byung-hyuk, as the new defence minister.

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Dear Uma, dear Durga

Dear Uma, dear Durga

Dear Uma, dear Durga

Durga is dead. Harihar's family is leaving the village of Nischindipur. Leaving the village filled with memories, Apu will go far away, to Kolkata. All the belongings are being loaded onto a bullock cart. Mother and father are busy. Apu thought to check what secret items he should take with him. While moving a clay pitcher from the top shelf, something rolled down. Apu saw a golden box, the very same one that had been stolen from Sej Thakurun's house the previous year.

I’ll celebrate it quietly tonight

I’ll celebrate it quietly tonight

Han Kang

2024 literature laureate Han Kang had just finished dinner with her son at her home in Seoul when she received the news. In this interview, she reflects on being the first South Korean literature laureate and talks about how writers as a collective have influenced her: “All their efforts and strengths have been my inspiration.” Han Kang also talks about her writing process on the international hit The Vegetarian, and recommends her most recent book We Do Not Part for anyone who’s curious to start reading her books.

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