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Amin Al Rasheed

  • Journalist, researcher, column writer and documentary film maker

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 logical is the fear of civil war in Bangladesh?
How logical is the fear of civil war in Bangladesh?

How logical is the fear of civil war in Bangladesh?

Recently, during a conversation with a close acquaintance, he mentioned that his daughter, who lives in the United States, had asked him whether a civil war was imminent in Bangladesh. She had heard about the emergence of several armed groups in the country, allegedly using weapons looted from police stations during the July uprising. These groups are said to be attempting to create chaos, disrupt elections, and push the country toward civil war. Not only that, but his daughter also advised him to prepare to move to the village for safety.

Cease the 'Mob Devils'
Cease the 'Mob Devils'

Cease the 'Mob Devils'

Since taking office, the interim government has been dealing with mobs and protests almost daily. However, its success in handling such situations has been questionable, with the latest example unfolding at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair. On Monday, February 10, a group of enraged individuals targeted writer Shatabdi Bhav at the fair, accusing Sabyasachi Publications of displaying books by the "controversial" author Taslima Nasrin. The police had to escort Shatabdi Bhav out of the premises, and he was forced to apologize publicly. Following this, the stall was temporarily shut down. The Bangla Academy later stated that the stall was reopened, but a final decision would be made after a task force meeting.

The House at 32, excavator, and Thursday morning
The House at 32, excavator, and Thursday morning

The House at 32, excavator, and Thursday morning

As we moved a little further west along 32 number Street, we noticed a crowd of people. There were numerous people on the footpaths on both sides of the road. Many were facing north, holding up their mobile phones. Some were taking selfies, while others were live-streaming on social media.

What will happen to books on Bangabandhu?
What will happen to books on Bangabandhu?

What will happen to books on Bangabandhu?

When we think of the two major events that embody the spirit and celebration of the Bengali people, one of them is the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, which runs throughout the month of February at the Bangla Academy and adjacent Suhrawardy Udyan. The other is Pohela Boishakh.

How 'Baksal' was approved in 1975
Baksal

How 'Baksal' was approved in 1975

In a war-torn country facing famine and complex political conditions, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman moved forward with a new type of economic plan—what he referred to as the 'Second Revolution.' As part of this revolution, on January 25, 1975, the Fourth Amendment Bill to the Constitution was passed in Parliament. This amendment brought about the much-discussed (and controversial) establishment of a one-party system in the country.