Saturday, 27 July 2024

Chiroranjan Sarker

Columnist
Wed, 15 Nov 23

Columnist

Quotas necessary based on principle of social justice

Education

Fri, 12 Jul 24

Quotas necessary based on principle of social justice

The country is currently embroiled in a heated debate over reservation or quota issues. Students and job seekers are staging daily protests and road blockades. Dhaka city has been paralyzed for the past few days due to these protests, leading to severe traffic congestion in various places. The public’s frustration is directed at the government, with many questioning why it isn't addressing the quota issue. Government officials maintain that the decision to abolish or retain quotas is currently under judicial review and that it is up to the courts to decide.

Eviction of Mironjilla settlement of Harijan community by City Corporation is lack of conscience

Politics and Bureaucracy

Thu, 13 Jun 24

Eviction of Mironjilla settlement of Harijan community by City Corporation is lack of conscience

The measure of a society's civilization is determined by the rule of law it upholds. Alongside race and religion, humanity is a significant aspect of a country. Ignoring this humanity and the rule of law, an eviction drive was carried out in the Mironjilla settlement of the Harijan community in Ward 33 of Banshal, Dhaka. In this eviction drive, one person, overwhelmed with anger and despair, attempted suicide. Despite being supposed to attend school in their uniforms, students joined a human chain to protest against this eviction.

Crisis and Relevance of 14 Parties

Politics and Bureaucracy

Mon, 27 May 24

Crisis and Relevance of 14 Parties

After a long time, the ruling Awami League held a meeting with the stakeholders of the 14-party alliance. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was also present at this meeting. Mainly, after the death of former Awami League leader Mohammad Nasim, the activities of the 14 parties have come to a standstill. Although there were a few online meetings in between, they failed to rejuvenate the alliance. After the meeting on May 22, some stakeholders of the 14-party alliance are hopeful, while many are still disappointed with the alliance. They believe that whenever the Awami League faces adversity or problems, talks about the alliance emerge. However, when things settle down, they only assert their own importance. There is truth in the remarks of the alliance stakeholders regarding the Awami League. In reality, no one remembers the smaller parties when they are in power.

BB decision over journos' entry remind about ancient monarchy

Bank

Tue, 30 Apr 24

BB decision over journos' entry remind about ancient monarchy

The parent organization of the financial institutions of Bangladesh is the Bangladesh Bank or the Central Bank. The recent decision by the Bangladesh Bank to impose restrictions on journalists' access to its premises has sparked controversy. According to the new policy, journalists can only enter the premises with specific authorization passes, and even then, they are restricted to meeting only the designated officials. Previously, journalists had unrestricted access to various departments of the central bank.

Upazila elections and the role of Ministers and MPs

Politics and Bureaucracy

Mon, 15 Apr 24

Upazila elections and the role of Ministers and MPs

The politics of Trinamool (Grassroots) has become extremely active this Eid. The Upazila Parishad elections are set to begin after Eid. Voting will take place in four phases across the country's 481 Upazilas. Details of the elections for two phases have been announced. In the first phase, voting will be held in 152 Upazilas on May 8, and in the second phase, voting will take place in 161 Upazilas on May 21. Details of the remaining two phases have not yet been announced.

Day to realise rights

Special Content

Fri, 8 Mar 24

Day to realise rights

In the midst of various unique days like Egg Day, Beer Day, Soap Bubble Day, Toilet Day, Propose Day, Sleep Day, Hug Day, it seems like the significance of International Women's Day has somewhat dimmed. Many question why there's a separate day for women, and this debate continues.