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'National sport’ kabaddi: Past, present and future

Sports

by Mahbub Sarkar

'National sport’ kabaddi: Past, present and future

As the national sport, kabaddi is supposed to hold special significance among the country’s 52 sports federations. That significance had long been confined to paper. Is the path now widening for kabaddi to emerge from that ‘book-bound’ state? Various events at home and abroad, priority in the activities of the National Sports Council, and Bangladesh’s growing importance in the international arena around kabaddi all point in that direction.

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End to controversy over Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home is needed
Satyajit Ray’

Editorial Views

by Editorial Desk

End to controversy over Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home is needed

Satyajit Ray’s ancestral house, rich in memories, is being demolished in Mymensingh to construct a new building for the Shishu Academy—this has been a topic of media discussion for several days. The issue has also sparked debate and criticism on social media. Satyajit Ray was a legendary figure in Bengali literature and cinema; his father Sukumar Ray and grandfather Upendrakishore Ray were also prominent figures in Bengali language and literature and pioneers in children’s literature.

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Is changing the telecommunication policy needed at this moment, what is your opinion?
Is changing the telecommunication policy needed at this moment, what is your opinion?

Is changing the telecommunication policy needed at this moment, what is your opinion?

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Many writers today consider themselves great scholars after reading a little.

State and Politics

Why did a shooting situation arise in Gopalganj?
Gopalganj

State and Politics

Why did a shooting situation arise in Gopalganj?

Even if all 63 districts of Bangladesh become devoid of the Awami League, there is still ample reason to believe that the party will continue to exist—and remain in a strong position—in Gopalganj, the birthplace of Bangabandhu and the location of his mausoleum. That is why Gopalganj is referred to as the "fortress" of the Awami League. The violence that erupted in that fortress or stronghold centring the programme of the National Citizen Party (NCP) has raised several questions. Some are even calculating who gained or lost from this incident. However, regardless of who may have benefited politically, no one suffered more loss than the parents, relatives, and friends of those who were killed. And those who lost their lives are now beyond all worldly gains and losses.

The main problem in Bangladesh is inequality
No democracy

State and Politics

The main problem in Bangladesh is inequality

Is there any need to state the obvious that poverty lies behind all of our problems and failures? Take, for example, family planning. It is true that a small family is a happy family; but a greater truth is that a wealthy family is automatically a small family.

India pushing its Muslim citizens into Bangladesh labelling ‘foreigners’
India pushing its Muslim citizens

State and Politics

India pushing its Muslim citizens into Bangladesh labelling ‘foreigners’

[India is pushing its own Muslim citizens into Bangladesh by labelling them as ‘foreigners’. This issue has been under discussion for several weeks. The Bangladesh government has sent a letter to the Indian government regarding the matter. Bangladesh wants a diplomatic solution to the issue. But so far, India has not responded satisfactorily. On the contrary, their 'push-in' activities are increasing day by day. Al Jazeera, an international media outlet, published a report on the issue on June 24 last. A summary of the report is presented here for the readers of the Views Bangladesh.]

Rohingya: What is the cure for this cancer
 Rohingya

State and Politics

Rohingya: What is the cure for this cancer

If cancer develops in any part of the body and it is not detected in its early stage, the disease spreads throughout the body. At a certain stage, treatment is no longer effective. That is, treatment no longer works. After suffering for a while, the patient dies. However, if cancer is detected at earlier stage, the patient recovers with treatment. Although it involves considerable effort and cost, at least the life is saved.

Let July Charter not create political division
July Charter

Politics and Bureaucracy

Let July Charter not create political division

In the history of our past mass movements or uprisings, many informed quarters believe that it is a national responsibility to eternally commemorate the great awakening, sacrifice, and success of the students and people in 2024.

How realistic is Bangladesh’s qualification for LDC graduation
LDC graduation

Politics and Bureaucracy

How realistic is Bangladesh’s qualification for LDC graduation

Bangladesh’s export trade depends heavily on the EU and the US. Over 80 percent of total export earnings come from these two regions.

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Interim Government's first DC conference: What new directions are expected?
Interim Government's first DC conference: What new directions are expected?

Report

by Manik Miazee

Interim Government's first DC conference: What new directions are expected?

The first District Commissioners (DC) conference of the interim government holds significant importance in the current administrative context. This conference will involve discussions between the DCs and various ministries, where important directions will be given. In light of the changed political scenario, special policy decisions and administrative directions are expected to emerge from this conference.

Half-eaten apple, world war and Alan Turing
Half-eaten apple

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by Abdul Gaffar Rony

Half-eaten apple, world war and Alan Turing

“On the day I disappear, you will understand, from the twilight stars beyond the west, you will then inquire about me…”—just like this poem by Kazi Nazrul Islam, by the time the government of the United Kingdom admitted its mistake, it was already too late. Alan Turing, the theoretical pioneer of the modern computer, had already ended his own life over 5.5 decades before British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, in 2009, said that the UK government had made a mistake in the 1950s. “The fault lay in the UK’s judicial and legal system. As a result, one of the most brilliant individuals in our history was unjustly sentenced. For this, the UK government is ashamed and apologetic,” he said.

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Industry

Is AI technology a companion of truth or its competitor?
Rahman Mridha

by Rahman Mridha

Is AI technology a companion of truth or its competitor?

The advancement of AI technology has revolutionized every aspect of our lives. However, alongside this progress, an invisible crisis is also unfolding—the line between truth and falsehood is becoming increasingly blurred. We now live in a reality where what we see, hear, or even receive from trusted sources can no longer be taken at face value. AI has made it possible to present lies as truth, and even distort the truth so convincingly that it creates dangerous confusion.

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Economics

Trend of reduced high inflation must be maintained
Inflation

by M A Khaleque

Trend of reduced high inflation must be maintained

In recent years, the issue that has raised the most concern in Bangladesh’s economy is the trend of high inflation. There seemed to be no way to curb this trend of high inflation. Just as the post-COVID global economy was recovering, the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. This unexpected war caused major disruptions to the global economy. The global supply chain nearly collapsed. As a result, due to transportation crises, the prices of various products around the world rose abnormally. In the year the Russia-Ukraine war began, food and other product production worldwide were normal. Therefore, there was no opportunity to identify the trend of high inflation as a problem caused by a shortage in production.

Art and Culture

Charyapada Revival Festival kicks off

Charyapada Revival Festival kicks off

Charyapada Revival Festival kicks off

To celebrate a decade of reviving Charyapada songs, Bhavanagar Foundation is hosting a three-day "Charyapada Revival Festival 2025" from July 9 to 11 at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s seminar hall and studio theater. This marks the festival’s second edition, featuring devotees, researchers, and musicians from Bangladesh and abroad.

Visiting the playground of natural beauty, Darjeeling

Visiting the playground of natural beauty, Darjeeling

Darjeeling

Darjeeling is known as the ‘Queen of the Hills’. Last year I went to Darjeeling with my family. First, we travelled from Dhaka to Kolkata. After reaching there, we arrived at Howrah Railway Station very early in the morning and took the train named Vande Bharat to Jalpaiguri. It is known as the fastest train in West Bengal. Our train started its journey at 6:30am. There was a lunch and breakfast package on the train. They served breakfast at 7am. The breakfast menu included bread, butter, vegetables, eggs, tea, and juice. During the train journey, we enjoyed the surrounding natural scenery.

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