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Rahman Mridha

  • Researcher & Former Director, Pfizer, Sweden

Rahman Mridha: Researcher & Former Director, Pfizer, Sweden
Speaking from a place of ownership
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Speaking from a place of ownership

If there's another election in Bangladesh, then hear me out—I will cast my own vote, not you. I will not sell my rights, nor will I become anyone’s slave. If you sell your vote, you're not just betraying yourself—you are enslaving millions like me. No more of this! I can't even go back to Bangladesh, because what awaits me there is humiliation and insult. Do you know why? Because I refuse to be anyone’s servant—I cannot, and I will not! We fought for our independence, not to bow down to new masters.

Corruption amid post-movement silence
Corruption amid post-movement silence
State and Politics

Corruption amid post-movement silence

We are a strange nation - we can wake up, we can burst into protest, we can stand on the streets. But is the achievement of that movement limited to banners, posters, and police baton charges? We have proven time and again, 'we can'; but have we ever thought - what exactly can we do? What else can we not do? Why can't we? For years, we have seen - that the student community of Bangladesh has sometimes roared against quota reform, sometimes against educational inequality, sometimes against salary inequality, admission corruption, question paper leaks, or housing problems. The Raju Sculpture of Dhaka University, Shahbagh, Press Club, and the protest sites in Chittagong are silent witnesses to these movements.

Bangladesh’s healthcare crisis: Unchecked practice endangers lives
Bangladesh’s healthcare crisis: Unchecked practice endangers lives
Health

Bangladesh’s healthcare crisis: Unchecked practice endangers lives

Ensuring the quality of healthcare in Bangladesh is crucial, and one of the key factors is the evaluation of doctors’ qualifications and skills. Medicine is constantly evolving, new diseases emerge, and modern medical practices open new possibilities globally. However, in Bangladesh, once a doctor obtains an MBBS or specialized degree, they can practice medicine for life without any mandatory skills evaluation. As a result, many doctors fail to keep up with the times and continue to follow outdated medical practices, which not only pose risks to patients but also threaten the overall quality of healthcare.

Story of a forgotten freedom fighter and Bangladesh’s neglected history
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State and Politics

Story of a forgotten freedom fighter and Bangladesh’s neglected history

If engineering students from BUET had taken on diplomatic roles, perhaps it would have benefited the nation. However, even without that, Dr. Yunus, as the chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, is demonstrating his diplomatic skills on the world stage today. His role is being discussed and analyzed globally. This makes me wonder: is academic knowledge alone enough to accomplish everything correctly? Certainly not. Because without application and practice, knowledge loses its value. In this context, let’s revisit the life of a war courier during the Liberation War.