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Mohshin Habib

Journalist and Litterateur
Mon, 13 Nov 23

Mohshin habib is a journalist and litterateur

New Scheme for the Teachers should be further Discussed

Education

Sat, 6 Jul 24

New Scheme for the Teachers should be further Discussed

Since June 1st, Dhaka University and other public universities in the country have been observing a comprehensive strike by faculty members demanding the withdrawal of discriminatory 'Certainty Scheme' for public pension, related to inclusion in the Super Grade, independent pay. This strike is being carried out in response to the call of the Bangladesh University Teachers' Federation and the Teachers' Association of Public Universities. As a result, classes and exams at public universities across the country have been suspended since July 1st. Is not the new scheme, really, discriminatory and harmful for the teachers, working in public Universities? Let’s go through the facts.

Hunter Biden’s Conviction and the third world

Politics and Bureaucracy

Sat, 22 Jun 24

Hunter Biden’s Conviction and the third world

Hunter Biden, the 54-year-old first son of US sitting President Joe Biden, has been found guilty on all three felony cases against him relating to buying a hand gun while being a user of cocaine as drug. The first two counts were for lying about his drug use on a federal background check form, and the third count was for possessing a gun while addicted to illegal drugs. In his reaction, on Tuesday after the verdict, President Joe Biden said, “I will accept the outcome of this case and will continue to respect the judicial process.” Biden has repeatedly said he would not use the powers of the presidency to pardon a guilty verdict for his son. Biden also said, “As I said last week, I am the president, but I am also a Dad. Jill and I love our son.” No sentencing date is set yet; Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $750,000 at sentencing, though he likely will receive far less than the maximum as a first-time offender.

Who won India’s Lok Sabha Election?

Politics and Bureaucracy

Tue, 4 Jun 24

Who won India’s Lok Sabha Election?

Until the evening of June 4th, the counting of Lok Sabha election results in India was underway, but it is now almost complete. The massive seven-phase election began on April 19 and ended last Saturday. The outcome of the election in the world's largest democracy was not unexpected. It clearly favors the BJP-led NDA over the opposition alliance I.N.D.A. The Lok Sabha, constitutionally the House of the People, is the lower house of India's bicameral Parliament, with the upper house being the Rajya Sabha.

How likely is it for Netanyahu to be tried at the ICJ?

Politics and Bureaucracy

Wed, 29 May 24

How likely is it for Netanyahu to be tried at the ICJ?

On 24 May 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel, in a ruling, to halt its assault on Rafah, a southern area of Gaza near Egypt border. The president of the international court of justice, Nawaf Salam, ordered Israel to “immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part.” This marks the latest setback for the Jewish nation in a war that continues to grind on with heavy civilian casualties and no end in sight. Although the International Court of Justice lacks the means to enforce its orders, the case starkly highlights Israel's global isolation over its campaign in Gaza. This isolation has become especially pronounced since Israel began its offensive against Rafah this month, despite pleas from its closest ally, the United States. Israelis responded with outrage. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Friday rejected South Africa’s allegations of genocide by Israel, calling them “false and outrageous”. In a joint statement released along with the Israeli foreign ministry, Netanyahu’s office said it would continue to allow aid to enter Gaza "in accordance with the law".

Biden Netanyahu Relations and Its impact in Gaza war

Diplomacy

Thu, 23 May 24

Biden Netanyahu Relations and Its impact in Gaza war

It is so complicated to describe the relations between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu. On 20 May, US President criticized the decision of ICC prosecutor to seek arrest warrants for top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu, on war-crime charges while he was speaking at a Jews heritage event in the Rose Garden at the White House. “Let me be clear, we reject the ICC’s application for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders,” Biden said. “There is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas,” Biden added. He also declared that the Isreal’s military action in Gaza is not genocide. Does it mean, however, that President Biden supporting Netanyahu and his coalition government? Not at all. President Biden is just following the US principle to safe and support the nation Israel at any cost she needed. On the other part of the coin, Biden threatened to withhold arms supplies if Israel entered Rafah in southern Gaza, what Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu clearly ignored.

One death, many questions

Health

Tue, 14 May 24

One death, many questions

People die in accidents other than natural deaths. Such incidents are not new. When accidents happen due to human negligence and lack of responsibility, they should be considered as culpable homicide or first-degree murder. They raise serious concerns about the value of human life and the need for accountability. Bangladesh, unfortunately experiences accidents that are caused by human actions or negligence. The tragic incident at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College Hospital in Gazipur is a stark example of such a situation.