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Mohshin Habib

Journalist and Litterateur
Mon, 13 Nov 23

Mohshin habib is a journalist and litterateur

Bashar al-Assad's fall in Syria: What’s happening there?

Article

Sun, 8 Dec 24

Bashar al-Assad's fall in Syria: What’s happening there?

After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been ousted for the first time. Syrian rebels have declared that the 'dictator' President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country, and Syria is now free. If, within the next few days, it is heard that Bashar al-Assad has been arrested or killed by the rebels after stepping down from power, it would not be surprising. However, it is more accurate to describe the war in Syria as an international conflict rather than a civil war.

Let communal harmony be the final word

State and Politics

Fri, 29 Nov 24

Let communal harmony be the final word

There is no doubt that there is an ongoing conspiracy to disrupt Bangladesh's communal harmony, particularly targeting the majority Muslim community; however, identifying who is behind this conspiracy is not easy. Naturally, one side blames the other for the conspiracy, but if we look at the events, it becomes somewhat clearer. After the political change in the country, people have taken to the streets with various demands in different sectors. Some groups are protesting for wage payments, others for the demand to upgrade colleges to universities, and some communities are fighting for the right to operate three-wheeled rickshaws on major roads. Additionally, various sections of society are seeking benefits or freedom from deprivation and fighting for their rights. Since August 5, this situation has been challenging for the government to handle, and in some cases, it has created embarrassment.

Why the US election matters to the world

Diplomacy

Wed, 6 Nov 24

Why the US election matters to the world

A story from November 4. No, it's not a surreal or magical tale; it's a true story. I entered Karwan Bazar, the largest wholesale kitchen market in the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, around noon. Along both sides of the street, a number of impoverished, underprivileged, uneducated, and working-class people were selling vegetables. Suddenly, I overheard one of them speaking in their regional dialect, saying, “This time, Trump will win.” My ears perked up. An interesting discussion! I stopped and stood still. I saw a man in a worn-out vest, a lungi (traditional cloth worn around the waist), and barefoot, selling red spinach and malabar spinach. Another vendor, in a similar condition, nodded in agreement to what the first one said.

World is paying attention on November 5

Diplomacy

Sun, 27 Oct 24

World is paying attention on November 5

Only a few days remain until the presidential election in the United States, the world's most powerful and influential country. There is intense excitement surrounding the event. All media outlets are reporting that a tough battle is shaping up. At this moment, both candidates and their campaign teams are diving into swing states—those states that could lean either way. To elaborate, the candidates are particularly focused on the states that helped Donald Trump win in 2016 but supported Joe Biden in 2020.

Future of India-Canada-U.S. diplomatic tension

Diplomacy

Sun, 20 Oct 24

Future of India-Canada-U.S. diplomatic tension

It would not be incorrect to say that the current phase of diplomatic relations between India and Canada is the most strained and complex in history. Both countries are large in terms of area, population, and economy. A significant Indian-origin population resides in Canada. In fact, about 40% of all international students studying in Canada are from India. Therefore, the cooling of this relationship is particularly significant. Despite geographical distance, the friendship between the two countries began; however, it is quite interesting that for nearly two hundred years, tensions have arisen repeatedly between them. This story has had both sweet and bitter moments.

Israel, Iran are on the brink of all-out war!

Diplomacy

Mon, 30 Sep 24

Israel, Iran are on the brink of all-out war!

A terrible, unequal war is ongoing in West Asia. Since October 7, 2023, the Ministry of Health of Palestine reports that over 41,500 people, including women and children, have lost their lives in Gaza, with 96,000 suffering serious injuries. The Israeli offensive has devastated the territory, effectively reducing much of Gaza to rubble. Practically all the resistance forces of Gaza, including Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Qassam Brigades, and Al-Quds Brigades, have been exhausted.