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Rayhan Ahmed Tapader

  • Mon, 25 Sep 23

Researcher and Columnist 

Accountability and transparency are key to good governance
Accountability and transparency are key to good governance

State and Politics

Tue, 26 Nov 24

Accountability and transparency are key to good governance

The people of Bangladesh sought inclusive participation in development activities. Our people fought for a fair, inclusive, and effective democracy, for which the new generation sacrificed their lives. Initially, the student and youth movements were primarily anti-discrimination movements, but over time, they evolved into a mass movement, as noted by Dr. Muhammad Yunus. According to him, this mass movement united the general public, who were deprived of political rights and the benefits of development. It was from a deep belief in liberalism, pluralism, and secularism that the state of Bangladesh emerged. The values that our people embraced in the 1971 Liberation War were revived and seen in a new light by our student community many years later. Through their indomitable determination and resolve, the student community freed us from an authoritarian and undemocratic regime.

Trump era sparks major changes in EU diplomacy
Trump era sparks major changes in EU diplomacy

Diplomacy

Mon, 18 Nov 24

Trump era sparks major changes in EU diplomacy

After losing to Joe Biden in the 2020 election, Donald Trump stirred controversy by rejecting the election results and inciting his supporters, leading to riots. Following lawsuits and criminal charges, many thought Trump’s political career was over. However, he surprised everyone by making a powerful comeback to the presidency, making history. In the 250-year history of the United States, such an event has occurred only once before. Former President Grover Cleveland lost the 1888 election after serving four years in office but returned to the White House by winning the 1892 election four years later. With Donald Trump's victory, the United States witnessed the repetition of that historic event after 132 years. Trump's win also set another record: he became the oldest person to be elected as President of the United States.

Why are the international conventions silent on genocide?
Why are the international conventions silent on genocide?

Diplomacy

Tue, 12 Nov 24

Why are the international conventions silent on genocide?

There is a long history of setting rules in human conflicts. However, before the modern era, no power had significant control over all countries, nor was there an alliance of allied nations to enforce or implement these desired rules. But by the mid-19th century, European countries began signing agreements among themselves, making it mandatory to follow international law. These European nations essentially agreed that based on these treaties, they had the authority to impose obligations on international law enforcement. In the middle of this century, these countries reached an agreement on maritime regulations, which became the first foundation of the laws of war. These laws gradually expanded during the 20th century, and some of them are still in force today. After the two world wars, the humanitarian aspects of these laws drew more attention, particularly in the context of eliminating human catastrophes and genocide.