Mon, 21 Oct 24
Interview
Tue, 22 Oct 24
Diplomacy
Mon, 21 Oct 24
State and Politics
Tue, 22 Oct 24
Editorial Views
A convening committee, led by Hasnat Abdullah, has been established for the anti-discrimination student movement following discussions with the movement's coordinator and co-coordinators.
A recent report by the World Bank titled “Business Ready” has expressed dissatisfaction with the current business and trade environment in Bangladesh. It states that the existing conditions for business and trade in Bangladesh are far from favorable. As a result, despite having immense potential, the country is struggling to perform well in international trade. Considering the current realities of the business environment, Bangladesh has been placed fourth in the rankings. In a review based on ten indicators, Bangladesh scored 53.86 out of a total of 100 points.
Customers who were deceived by several e-commerce companies during the previous Awami League-led government are getting refunds as the present interim government has taken an initiative in this regard. So far, Tk410.69 crore has been paid.
The origin of law, courts, and cases is to maintain law and order in society and the state. However, under the influence of powerful individuals and the negligence of law enforcement agencies, innocent and harmless individuals can sometimes become victims of harassment. A recent example is the attempted murder case against prominent Supreme Court lawyer and human rights activist ZI Khan Panna. As reported by the media on Monday (October 21), during the anti-discrimination student movement, senior Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna, who represented the students in court, has been named as an accused in an attempted murder case. The case was filed on October 17 at the Khilgaon police station in the capital, and it mentions a total of 180 accused, with ZI Khan Panna listed as number 94.
China and Russia have long been supporters of Palestine; however, recently, they are being seen in a new and quite different role. Since the recent war in Gaza began about a year ago, they have intervened as mediators in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. In July, Hamas, Fatah, and nearly a dozen other Palestinian groups signed a temporary agreement in Beijing, aimed at forming an interim government for national reconciliation following the war in Gaza. These groups also held a meeting in Moscow in February for a similar agreement.
China and Russia have long been supporters of Palestine; however, recently, they are being seen in a new and quite different role. Since the recent war in Gaza began about a year ago, they have intervened as mediators in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. In July, Hamas, Fatah, and nearly a dozen other Palestinian groups signed a temporary agreement in Beijing, aimed at forming an interim government for national reconciliation following the war in Gaza. These groups also held a meeting in Moscow in February for a similar agreement.
The price of a half-liter bottle of water (slightly more than a glass) is 20 taka. A carton contains 24 bottles and costs 260 taka. I bought it myself from Karwan Bazar at this price. Retailers also buy it at the same rate. This means the purchase price of each bottle is less than 11 taka, and the retailer profits 9 taka per bottle!
It would not be incorrect to say that the current phase of diplomatic relations between India and Canada is the most strained and complex in history. Both countries are large in terms of area, population, and economy. A significant Indian-origin population resides in Canada. In fact, about 40% of all international students studying in Canada are from India. Therefore, the cooling of this relationship is particularly significant. Despite geographical distance, the friendship between the two countries began; however, it is quite interesting that for nearly two hundred years, tensions have arisen repeatedly between them. This story has had both sweet and bitter moments.
The passing of Matia Chowdhury, famously known as the "Agni Kanya" (Daughter of Fire), marks the fall of a shining star in Bangladesh’s political sphere. Throughout her long political career, Matia Chowdhury made significant contributions to the socio-economic development of the country. Completely indifferent to wealth and riches, she was a symbol of honesty and integrity in her personal life. Despite holding positions like the Minister of Agriculture three times and various other responsibilities, she was never accused of corruption or nepotism. A key organizer of the Liberation War, Matia Chowdhury led a simple and humble life, free from any luxury or extravagance.
Pakistan is a large Muslim country, is strategically located, and has nuclear weapons. Experts debate whether these weapons' safety is under reasonable control. Some people are worried that by 2030, Pakistan might have the third-largest number of nuclear weapons in the world. This makes some Western countries, especially the United States, worried. There are also allegations that some people in Pakistan might support extremist groups. Some of these groups have even said they want to use nuclear weapons if they get them. People wonder if these groups think it is okay to use nuclear weapons based on their religious beliefs.
A few days ago, at an event in the National Press Club auditorium, an intellectual stated, “It is not enough to have free elections for democracy to be established in the country. Long-term practice and engagement are necessary. To establish democracy, it is essential to create a national consensus among citizens on various issues and to awaken democratic consciousness.”
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!
"My Heart Will Go On..." Just hearing the name "Titanic" probably brings Celine Dion's iconic song to mind for millions of viewers. The image of Jack and Rose standing at the bow of the massive ship, holding hands, arms spread wide, gazing into the vast blue ocean, floats before our eyes. The ship is on its way from London to New York, crossing the endless Atlantic, heading towards a dreamland where they will step ashore and build a dreamy future. But suddenly, the ship strikes a massive iceberg—and then! We all know what happened next.
Digital service provider Robi Aziata PLC arranged a get together titled “bdapps Connect: Engage & Innovate 2024 – Top Developers Meet & Greet,” at the Robi Axiata Ltd. Head Office recently.
Peru’s former President Alejandro Toledo on Monday was sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison in a case involving Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht, which became synonymous with corruption across Latin America, where it paid millions of dollars in bribes to government officials and others.
India’s West Tripura district magistrate (DM) issued a prohibitory order, restricting public movement along 500 meters of the India-Bangladesh border across Agartala and Mohanpur sub-divisions between 8pm and 5am from Sunday till December 19.
Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin's latest post on ‘X’ (formerly Tweeter) has taken social media by storm. Her residence permit to stay in India expired on July 22. Three months have already passed. This controversial Bangladeshi writer may have to leave India any day. Taslima herself has mentioned that fear many times on social media.
Rescuers have recovered eleven bodies after an overloaded boat carrying around 30 people sank in the Andaman Sea off Myanmar's southern coast, a local resident told AFP on Monday, with the rest of the passengers still missing.
After the announcement of the Nobel Prize, the Nobel Committee calls the award recipients. This reveals their first reactions. These interviews are published with Bengali translations for the readers of "Views Bangladesh" collected from the Nobel Committee's website. 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun. They received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discovery of micro-RNAs and their role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. Victor Ambros's first response was published today.
A convening committee, led by Hasnat Abdullah, has been established for the anti-discrimination student movement following discussions with the movement's coordinator and co-coordinators.
A recent report by the World Bank titled “Business Ready” has expressed dissatisfaction with the current business and trade environment in Bangladesh. It states that the existing conditions for business and trade in Bangladesh are far from favorable. As a result, despite having immense potential, the country is struggling to perform well in international trade. Considering the current realities of the business environment, Bangladesh has been placed fourth in the rankings. In a review based on ten indicators, Bangladesh scored 53.86 out of a total of 100 points.
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.
Ekushey Padak winner and eminent actor Jamaluddin Hussain has been laid to rest in Calgary, Canada.
