Saturday, 27 July 2024

Probhash Amin

Journalist & Columnist.
Sun, 29 Oct 23

Columnist & Head of News, ATN News

Quota for eliminating discrimination, not for creating it

Quotas Eliminating discrimination, not creating it

Politics and Bureaucracy

Wed, 10 Jul 24

Quota for eliminating discrimination, not for creating it

Following the Supreme Court's directive to reinstate the quota system in government jobs, the country has once again become heated with protests against the quota. The ongoing student movement is causing daily hardships for the general public. Although Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina herself supports the quota system, she abolished it in 2018 in response to widespread protests. Now, the matter has reached the courts, and even if she wanted to, the Prime Minister cannot abolish the quota system again. In response to the students' appeals, the Appellate Division has suspended the High Court's ruling for four weeks. Despite this, the students have declared that they will continue their protests. They assert that their movement will persist until their demands are met by the executive branch. However, given the directive from the Appellate Division, the executive branch has no authority to act on this matter, which the protesting students should understand.

Why is ban imposed after the confirmation of emigration of the corrupt!

confirmation of the emigration of the corrupt

Politics and Bureaucracy

Sat, 6 Jul 24

Why is ban imposed after the confirmation of emigration of the corrupt!

Everyone knows that corruption occurs in Bangladesh. It has now become a pervasive trend. What was once merely a perception has now emerged as a stark reality. Corruption exists to some extent in every sector in Bangladesh. Where it is less prevalent, there are fewer opportunities for corruption; where it is more prevalent, there are more opportunities for corruption. The difference lies only in the opportunities available. If someone claims that there is no corruption in a particular sector, it means that there are no opportunities for corruption in that sector. Many people are honest due to a lack of opportunity. If you place that honest person in a corrupt environment, you'll see that they too become part of the corruption cycle. This has become a common trend. However, don't think that there are no honest people in Bangladesh.

Police custody means protection, not death

Politics and Bureaucracy

Thu, 6 Jun 24

Police custody means protection, not death

In Bangladesh, ordinary people fear the police and try to stay away from them. However, the police are supposed to be friends of the public. Let me first share two examples of this friendship. A few days ago, a thief went to a market to steal from a shop. However, by the time he had gathered the stolen goods, dawn had broken, and people started arriving. Hearing the noise of the people around, the thief got scared. He was afraid that if people found him inside the shop, they would beat him to death. The cunning thief called 999 and asked for police assistance. The police came and rescued the thief from inside the shop. Later, of course, he was arrested, but he was saved because the police arrived in time. If the market people had caught him, he would have been beaten to death.

Donald Lu's tone shift

Politics and Bureaucracy

Sat, 18 May 24

Donald Lu's tone shift

To explain the current political situation in Bangladesh, two dates need to be considered. One is October 28 of the previous year, and the other is January 7 of the current year. The actual date is January 7. Bangladesh is not the same before and after the 12th National Parliamentary Election. Prior to the election, opposition parties led by the BNP had initiated a movement for the downfall of the government.

How much more money will the public lose due to lack of foresight

Politics and Bureaucracy

Thu, 9 May 24

How much more money will the public lose due to lack of foresight

A new city named PurbaChal is being developed by acquiring 6,150 acres of land in Rupganj of Narayanganj and Kaliganj of Gazipur, right next to Dhaka. Plans for PurbaChal include the construction of 26,000 plots, 62,000 apartments, a modern stadium, playgrounds, educational institutions, hospitals, and tall iconic towers. The PurbaChal New Town Project, initiated in 1995, has yet to become fully habitable even after almost 30 years. However, the Jalshiri housing project taken in 2010 in Rupganj next to Purbachal has already become busy. Primarily constructed for military personnel housing, this project has already gained recognition as one of Dhaka's most planned and livable residential areas. Side by side, the juxtaposition of these two residential projects forms a small picture in the overall landscape of Bangladesh.

Workers deserve dignity despite unfair pay

Politics and Bureaucracy

Wed, 1 May 24

Workers deserve dignity despite unfair pay

Bangladesh's economy, progress, and prospects all hinge on three words starting with the letter 'R' in English: Rice, Remittance, and RMG. Simply put, these three constitute the lifeblood of Bangladesh's economy. They represent labor-intensive work. To put it bluntly, Bangladesh's development and progress rely significantly on the contribution of labor, rather than on intellect, talent, or skill. Bangladesh stands on the shoulders of its workers. The real backbone of Bangladesh is its labor force. The most readily available and cheapest resource in Bangladesh is its people, thus labor comes at the lowest cost.