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Kamrul Ahsan

  • Fiction Writer and Journalist

Kamrul Ahsan: Fiction Writer and Journalist
Will Putin attack Poland ?
Will Putin attack Poland ?
Diplomacy

Will Putin attack Poland ?

Since the attack on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been threatening Poland. Since 2022, Poland has been on high alert due to the potential threat from Russia. Many have speculated that an attack on Poland by Russia could mark the beginning of World War III. Others argue that Western Europe doesn’t seem to be overly concerned about Eastern Europe; however, the truth is that the main conflict between Russia and Western Europe revolves around Eastern Europe. There are many reasons for this: many of today’s Eastern European countries were once part of the Soviet Union, and after the Soviet Union collapsed, many of them gained independence. But Russia has not fully relinquished its influence over them, which is one of the reasons for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

War for peace or education?
War for peace or education?
State and Politics

War for peace or education?

"If you hate someone, even then, you cannot kill them. Because no matter how much you search the entire universe, you will never find another person exactly like them." – Carl Sagan.

3-year of Ukraine war: Will it stop or take a new turn?
3-year of Ukraine war: Will it stop or take a new turn?
Diplomacy

3-year of Ukraine war: Will it stop or take a new turn?

Today, Monday, February 24, 2025, marks the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. Although this war is often referred to simply as the Ukraine war, as the entire conflict is taking place on Ukrainian territory. On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin had hoped that Russia would quickly seize Ukraine. However, many analysts had predicted that this war would turn into a prolonged conflict, which indeed came true. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, this is the first time Russia has engaged in such a long-term war. Ukraine claims that Russia has lost 400,000 soldiers in this conflict. While the exact number remains uncertain, sources like BBC and Al Jazeera have reported that by December 2024, Russia had lost at least 150,000 troops, while Ukraine had lost around 50,000 soldiers. Although Ukraine has suffered fewer military casualties, its overall losses have been massive. Nearly 8 million Ukrainians have fled the country, and 5 million have been internally displaced. Russia has occupied approximately 4,000 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory.

Publishers reluctant to comment on Book Fair
Publishers reluctant to comment on Book Fair
Book Fair

Publishers reluctant to comment on Book Fair

It was on Tuesday, the 18th day of the book fair. While weekends, especially Fridays and Saturdays, see heavy crowds, other weekdays typically don’t attract as many people. Still, there was a considerable crowd at the fair. However, most of the visitors didn’t have books in their hands. They were simply strolling around, chatting, and exploring. In Dhaka, there aren’t many places to hang out, so book fairs and other events tend to draw large crowds. The air was cool with the touch of winter. February was nearing its end, and it was the 5th of Falgun. While the weather had been warmer in recent days, it was relatively cooler that day. The reason for this soon became clear. Suddenly, the sky darkened, and there was a rumbling sound. Then came a beautiful downpour. As poet Shahid Qadri described, "Suddenly, a terror touched." Everyone scattered in different directions. Visitors, who were wandering around the fairground, rushed to take shelter in the book stalls and food shops.

Al Jazeera reports on Teesta campaign
Teesta campaign
State and Politics

Al Jazeera reports on Teesta campaign

In demand for a fair share of water, a massive crowd gathered at the banks of the Teesta River on Tuesday (February 18). The campaign, demanding a fair share of Teesta water and the implementation of the Teesta Master Plan, began on Monday with a 48-hour program. On the previous day, sit-in protests were held simultaneously at 11 locations across five districts surrounding the Teesta River. Along with BNP leaders and activists, thousands of local residents participated in the program. Central leaders of the BNP also joined the demonstration.

Bangla Academy Award turns into a national disgrace
Bangla Academy Award turns into a national disgrace
Article

Bangla Academy Award turns into a national disgrace

The Bangla Academy is deeply intertwined with the glorious history of the formation of our nation-state. From the partition of the country onwards, there have been continuous attacks on our national identity and the rights to our mother tongue by West Pakistan. The struggle for the recognition of these rights turned in the 1952 Language Movement. The Language Movement was not only a battle for the Bengali language to be recognized as the state language, but also a struggle to preserve our language, culture, and heritage. Through this struggle, the foundation for the development of a secular nation-state was laid.