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Rape, viral video, and a few questions
Rape, viral video,
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Rape, viral video, and a few questions

Many Bangladeshis could not sleep properly last night after watching a horrific video. The video is of a raped woman. Her cries have shaken the whole of Bangladesh. It is as if the entire country has been stripped bare. After the video went viral, people across the country came to know that this barbaric incident took place in the Muradnagar upazila of Cumilla. The incident had occurred on Thursday night, 26 June. On Friday afternoon, when the victim filed a case at the police station, the police launched an operation.

Changes in Parents' prespective a must to prevent child marriage
Changes in Parents' prespective a must to prevent child marriage
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Changes in Parents' prespective a must to prevent child marriage

Marriage is an important chapter in our social system and is also considered as a sacred bond. But child marriage is a bane for any society. Although several improvements in public health and maternal health are visible in our country, the rate of child marriage cannot be cut down significantly. Bangladesh still has the highest rate of child marriage among Asian countries which is harmful for maternal and child health. Despite the authorities formulated laws and policies to stop child marriage, the situation is still concerning due to lack of awareness and implementation of proper laws.

Bangladesh must break free from ‘lobbying trade’
‘lobbying trade’
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Bangladesh must break free from ‘lobbying trade’

It has long been said that nothing gets done in Bangladesh without lobbying. From getting a job to hospital admission, school enrolment, transfer, promotion, tenders, business registration—everything in this country requires lobbying. Be it a government or non-government institution. It is heard that even a peon’s job today is not obtainable without lobbying. The higher the position, the bigger the task, the higher-ranking the official one must approach. As a result, maintaining good relations with MPs, ministers, and senior government officials to secure lobbying has become a long-standing trade for a certain class of people in this country.

From Gaza to Iran: We hear cries of people
Gaza to Iran
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From Gaza to Iran: We hear cries of people

Just two weeks ago, the eyes of the entire world were on Gaza. All around there was rubble, the cries of bloodied children, the wails of refugees. People, having lost their homes, were fleeing toward unknown destinations. Children stared with helpless eyes due to lack of food. Their gaze repeatedly questioned our conscience. Bombs were even dropped on those shelters where the helpless sought their last refuge for safety.

US attack on Iran: Violation of international law is unacceptable
US attack on Iran: Violation of international law is unacceptable
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US attack on Iran: Violation of international law is unacceptable

The Iran-Israel conflict has clearly turned into war with the involvement of the United States. Since the Israeli attack on Iran, US President Donald Trump had been threatening Iran, giving it a two-week ultimatum. However, even before the two weeks were over, US B-2 warplanes launched a devastating attack on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities. Not only Iran, but also Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, Chile, Lebanon, Cuba, and Oman have strongly condemned and protested the US attacks. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has also expressed concern over the incident. Tehran has stated that this is clearly a violation of international law, which is in no way acceptable.

The battle of Plassey: A history of betrayal
The battle of Plassey: A history of betrayal
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The battle of Plassey: A history of betrayal

Today, June 23, marks Historic Plassey Day — a day often described as one of the darkest chapters in the history of Bengal. On this day in 1757, through a conspiracy involving local merchants, traitors, and British profiteers, the sun of Bengal’s independence set for the next 200 years on the fields of Plassey. In a farcical battle that lasted barely an hour, Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah, the ruler of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa, was defeated.

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