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Rokonuzzaman Moni

Fri, 27 Oct 23

New jute initiative brings hope to jobless workers

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Wed, 1 May 24

New jute initiative brings hope to jobless workers

"After the factory shutdown, many of us received compensation, while others did not. However, there has been no transparency regarding the allocation of funds. The majority of us are now jobless, leading to a struggle for survival. Who will give us jobs at this age? If we don't get jobs, how will our family survive?." This statement was made by Mosharraf Hossain (55), a worker who lost his job because of the shutdown of Crescent Jute Mill in Khulna.

Blood-soaked love note under rubble of Rana Plaza

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Wed, 24 Apr 24

Blood-soaked love note under rubble of Rana Plaza

"I love you. My love is only for you." These were the words written by Asha in a letter to her lover Al-Amin. Al-Amin was killed in the collapse of Rana Plaza in 2013. Though sorrowful, the truth is, this letter of love was found in Al-Amin's pocket after his body was recovered. On that tragic day, Al-Amin's veins were soaked with the essence of love. April 24 marks the 11th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse. After all these years, Asha might settle her life, perhaps with somebody else. Everything seems somewhat normal. But the glowing writing on the crumpled paper says otherwise. Maybe Asha still thinks about Al-Amin in her own way. On April 24 every year when the anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse arrives, Asha, like others, perhaps feels her heart heavy with the pain of losing loved ones. She lets out a long sigh of grief. However, she doesn't find herself saying those cries of anguish to anyone.

March 7 microphone is up for auction internationally

নিলামে উঠছে ৭ মার্চে ব্যবহৃত কল-রেডীর সেই মাইক্রোফোন

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Wed, 6 Mar 24

March 7 microphone is up for auction internationally

People started gathering at the Racecourse Ground from early morning on March 7, 1971. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ascended the stage at noon and effectively called for the independence of Bangladesh.

The equation that will ensure voter turnout

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Wed, 3 Jan 24

The equation that will ensure voter turnout

Various speculations are going on around the 12th national elections. Attempts are also being made to match the political equation. BNP and its like-minded parties did not participate in the national elections this time, demanding elections under a non-partisan, neutral government. On the other hand, the ruling Awami League, despite facing criticism and controversies, has successfully completed the election process from its advantageous position. The election campaign is also in full swing, with candidates canvassing door-to-door to garner votes. There are also incidents of conflict between rival candidates at various places around the election.

Soaring prices flare up unrest in RMG sector

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Thu, 16 Nov 23

Soaring prices flare up unrest in RMG sector

The country has been going through a crucial period because of the political agitation programmes, including violence and arson attacks. The ongoing demonstration programmes staged by the ready-made garment workers demanding Tk23,000 as minimum salary has added insult to the injury. Many speculated that the violent protest programmes of the RMG workers are politically motivated. However, workers' leaders said that this is happening only due to the soaring prices of the essentials that the under-paid community members are not being able to buy.

Concern mounts over rumors on online platforms surrounding polls

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Fri, 27 Oct 23

Concern mounts over rumors on online platforms surrounding polls

The 12th National elections are approaching. Political temperature is rising as only a few months left to the polls. Centering the elections, political parties, activists, analysts, and a large section of society are seen active on the social media platforms as well as are participating in offline discussion. In such circumstance, experts are not ruling out the fear of creating anarchy in the country by using the online platforms at this important time.