Tuesday, 2 July 2024

Amin Al Rasheed

Journalist, researcher, column writer and documentary film maker
Thu, 31 Aug 23

Amin Al Rasheed is a Journalist, researcher, column writer and documentary film maker. He is working with Nexus Television as Current Affairs Editor. Amin received some national and international awards for investigative reporting as South Asian Inquirer Award by Thompson Foundation of UK, Anti- Corruption Commission Award for investigative journalism, TIB Award for investigative reporting ETC. He achieved `Kali o Kalam Award 2021’ for his research book `Jibananander Manchitra’. Amin is a writer and editor of 15 books regarding constitution, parliament, politics, media ETC.

How did they accumulate so much money from national leadership positions?

Economics

Fri, 28 Jun 24

How did they accumulate so much money from national leadership positions?

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, at a recent press conference in Ganobhaban regarding her recent visit to India, hinted at certain wrongdoers, saying, "They have accumulated so much money, but couldn't stay in the country; What's the use of such profits?" The question is, how did they amass so much money? Did government intelligence agencies, ministries, or officials turn a blind eye when they bought acres of land from powerful positions, purchased flats worth millions in prime city areas, built resorts in various parts of the country, created vast estates in their own or their in-laws' names, or deposited hundreds of crores of taka in banks under the names of their spouses and children?

Why is June 16 called ‘Black Day’ for newspapers?

Politics and Bureaucracy

Sun, 16 Jun 24

Why is June 16 called ‘Black Day’ for newspapers?

Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman also ventured into journalism at one point in his life. In his early years, he served as the East Pakistan representative for the newspaper 'Ittihad.' From the 1960s under the leadership of Bangabandhu and the Awami League to the Liberation War, the role of the media in the Bengali struggle was remarkable. During the Pakistan era, when Bangabandhu was almost single-handedly fighting against the Punjabi ruling clique on the political stage, media workers were among his primary supporters. Particularly, the daily Ittefaq essentially functioned as the mouthpiece of the Awami League, and it wouldn't be wrong to say it was Bangabandhu's mouthpiece as well. The founder of Ittefaq, Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia, and Bangabandhu were complements to each other.

Is Bangladesh's food security really at risk?

Politics and Bureaucracy

Fri, 7 Jun 24

Is Bangladesh's food security really at risk?

If the news is true, it is indeed alarming. Bangladesh ranks among the top ten countries facing food insecurity. According to a report from the Global Report on Food Crises 2024, published in Bonn, Germany, Bangladesh is eighth in the list of countries experiencing prolonged food insecurity. The summary of this index states that nearly 176 million people, or 62.5 percent of the total population in 59 countries, are facing severe long-term food insecurity, with some requiring urgent humanitarian assistance. In this context, the top ten countries are Congo, Nigeria, Sudan, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Yemen, Syria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Myanmar.

What will be the major catastrophe for future Bangladesh

Environment and Climate

Wed, 29 May 24

What will be the major catastrophe for future Bangladesh

To believe the news that water has entered inside our house in the city of Jhalokathi, I have to remain silent for quite some time. Then, I start calling countless people one by one, including my father, mother, uncles, aunts, and cousins. Everyone's phone is either switched off or showing 'unable to connect'. Suddenly, a call goes through to my younger uncle's phone. He is also surprised at how I managed to reach him on his phone!

Shahid Anwara Park: Give back that woodland

Environment and Climate

Wed, 22 May 24

Shahid Anwara Park: Give back that woodland

A group of environmentally conscious individuals stood with numerous placards bearing various slogans and demands under the busy Farmgate Metro Station in the capital. Announcement was made at this event last Saturday (May 18th) evening that if the Dhaka North City Corporation, the Department of Public Works, and the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) authorities do not remove the metro rail installations from here within 30 days and if no initiative is taken to restore Anwara Udyan to its previous state, then a call for a rigorous protest will be made.

PM's directive to protect water bodies: Who will implement it?

জলাধার রক্ষায় প্রধানমন্ত্রীর তাগিদ: বাস্তবায়ন করবেন কে

Politics and Bureaucracy

Mon, 13 May 24

PM's directive to protect water bodies: Who will implement it?

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on May 11, emphasized the conservation of the country's water bodies and urged engineers to construct establishments while preserving water bodies such as rivers, canals, ponds, and wetlands, and ensuring the flow of water in those areas. She stressed the necessity of harnessing rainwater for various purposes.