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Rayhan Ahmed Tapader

Researcher and Columnist 

Lack of consensus may derail reform efforts
Lack of consensus may derail reform efforts
State and Politics

Lack of consensus may derail reform efforts

The interim government, led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus as the Chief Adviser, took office during a crisis moment. However, it received strong support from students, the general public, and major political parties. The expectations from this government were high, which made fulfilling them inherently challenging. Although some inefficiency and weakness were evident in the administration, the primary reason the interim government was unable to meet these expectations was the widespread corruption, mismanagement, and the tendency of the previous government to cripple key state institutions

Living without language limits work diversity
Living without language limits work diversity
Book Fair

Living without language limits work diversity

The foundation of Bengali civilization was laid on the self-sacrifice of the martyrs of the 21st of February. Language is what makes a person human—this is a harsh truth. When humans did not have language, there was no distinction between humans and animals. The development of a person's individual life, social life, state life, and national life happens through language. Language is the tool for human survival. The rulers tried to take away this tool, but the language martyrs stood firm. To be truly human, one needs a mother tongue, their own literature, and culture. Patriotism is a kind of emotional attachment to one’s homeland. In simple terms, patriotism means loving one’s birthplace from the depths of one’s heart.

What message does world receives from Trump's 'America First' doctrine
What message does world receives from Trump's 'America First' doctrine
Diplomacy

What message does world receives from Trump's 'America First' doctrine

Donald Trump is returning to the White House for a second term, and this return could bring significant changes to global politics and economics. It is believed that once Trump resumes his duties as the President of the United States, he will begin implementing his declared "America First" policy. This agenda will not only change the intricacies of US foreign policy but will also have a profound impact on the lives of millions of people living outside America's borders. There is much speculation about how Trump's approach to major international issues might unfold. During his election campaign, Trump repeatedly stated that he could end the Russia-Ukraine war in a day, though he never clarified how he would achieve this.

Why Tulip Siddiq’s resignation matters to Bangladeshis more than the British
Why Tulip Siddiq’s resignation matters to Bangladeshis more than the British
Diplomacy

Why Tulip Siddiq’s resignation matters to Bangladeshis more than the British

Tulip Siddiq, a minister from the UK’s ruling Labour Party, resigned from her position as the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister after being implicated in an investigation regarding the alleged embezzlement of £3.9 billion from Bangladesh's infrastructure projects. The accusation is that her family was involved in the misappropriation of these funds. Following the involvement of her name in a corruption investigation in Bangladesh, pressure had been mounting for her resignation. Recently, she, along with her mother, brother, sister, and aunt, has been accused in a corruption case in Bangladesh. However, Tulip Siddiq has consistently denied the allegations.

Economic tensions to intensify worldwide
Economic tensions to intensify worldwide
Economics

Economic tensions to intensify worldwide

It is natural for people to be curious about what may happen in the world economy and trade in the coming year. Particularly, with Donald Trump being re-elected as the President of the United States, there is speculation about whether the situation will worsen. The question being raised is whether Trump will launch a full-scale trade war. According to a report by the Financial Times, there is a possibility of a full-scale trade war, but it is not guaranteed. The FT refers to a full-scale trade war as a scenario where, by the end of the year, the United States will impose at least a 10 per cent tariff on all imported goods. Trump has threatened to impose up to a 25 per cent tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, excluding China. These two countries account for 30 per cent of US imports. They, too, will continue to exert pressure on Trump in various ways. However, FT suggests that due to the additional tariffs, Trump is likely to continue the tariff battle. Hence, they do not believe that these tariffs will be withdrawn by the end of the year.

How Israel will soon become a liability for its allies
How Israel will soon become a liability for its allies
Diplomacy

How Israel will soon become a liability for its allies

Hamas or Netanyahu's government cannot solely be blamed for the recent killings of Palestinians and Israelis; Western hands are also stained with blood. However, it is true that on October 7, Palestinian fighters launched an attack on Israeli settlements near the Gaza Strip. But this attack did not start from any specific place, nor was there any prior warning. Israel claims that it did not provoke the attack, but how believable that is remains uncertain. Western governments are well aware of how much the Palestinians in Gaza have been provoked. These governments have been supporting Israel’s decades-long ethnic cleansing campaigns against the Palestinians.