State and Politics
Why did a shooting situation arise in Gopalganj?
Even if all 63 districts of Bangladesh become devoid of the Awami League, there is still ample reason to believe that the party will continue to exist—and remain in a strong position—in Gopalganj, the birthplace of Bangabandhu and the location of his mausoleum. That is why Gopalganj is referred to as the "fortress" of the Awami League. The violence that erupted in that fortress or stronghold centring the programme of the National Citizen Party (NCP) has raised several questions. Some are even calculating who gained or lost from this incident. However, regardless of who may have benefited politically, no one suffered more loss than the parents, relatives, and friends of those who were killed. And those who lost their lives are now beyond all worldly gains and losses.
The main problem in Bangladesh is inequality
Is there any need to state the obvious that poverty lies behind all of our problems and failures? Take, for example, family planning. It is true that a small family is a happy family; but a greater truth is that a wealthy family is automatically a small family.
India pushing its Muslim citizens into Bangladesh labelling ‘foreigners’
[India is pushing its own Muslim citizens into Bangladesh by labelling them as ‘foreigners’. This issue has been under discussion for several weeks. The Bangladesh government has sent a letter to the Indian government regarding the matter. Bangladesh wants a diplomatic solution to the issue. But so far, India has not responded satisfactorily. On the contrary, their 'push-in' activities are increasing day by day. Al Jazeera, an international media outlet, published a report on the issue on June 24 last. A summary of the report is presented here for the readers of the Views Bangladesh.]
Rohingya: What is the cure for this cancer
If cancer develops in any part of the body and it is not detected in its early stage, the disease spreads throughout the body. At a certain stage, treatment is no longer effective. That is, treatment no longer works. After suffering for a while, the patient dies. However, if cancer is detected at earlier stage, the patient recovers with treatment. Although it involves considerable effort and cost, at least the life is saved.
Let July Charter not create political division
In the history of our past mass movements or uprisings, many informed quarters believe that it is a national responsibility to eternally commemorate the great awakening, sacrifice, and success of the students and people in 2024.
How realistic is Bangladesh’s qualification for LDC graduation
Bangladesh’s export trade depends heavily on the EU and the US. Over 80 percent of total export earnings come from these two regions.
The reality of Gaza behind the Iran-Israel conflict
Torture, human rights violations, genocide, hunger, displacement—such heart-wrenching terms now seem reserved solely for Gaza. For the past twenty months, indiscriminate brutal killings have been ongoing in the region, targeting men, women, and children alike. The hellish massacre in Gaza is hard for any normal person to comprehend. These heart-breaking scenes are not isolated incidents—there are thousands of them. All perpetrated by Israel, backed by the United States. Millions live there in uncertainty. They have no food, no shelter, no contact with relatives. The people of Gaza are enduring an inhumane and tragic life. As if they are trapped in a nightmare. There is no accurate count of how many people have died so far. The procession of the dead grows heavier every day.
Why students’ moral uprising being robbed?
Students in Bangladesh are no longer confined to the lessons of the classroom alone. They are now voicing, loudly and clearly, in the streets, squares, digital platforms and media – that the structural inequality, corruption and opportunism in this country can no longer continue. This moral awakening of the youth is not just a symbol of a government’s fall, but the beginning of a new way of thinking about the state.
What Bangladesh should do regarding US tariff
If any country imposes additional tariffs on imported goods, the first reaction is that the price of the concerned exported goods increases. The United States has imposed increased tariffs on imported goods from various countries. In order for Bangladeshi products to enter the US market in the future, an additional 35 percent tariff will have to be paid. Currently, an average of 15 percent tariff has to be paid for exporting Bangladeshi products to the US market. An additional 35 percent tariff will be added to that. That is, in order to enter the US market in the future, a total of 50 percent tariff will have to be paid on Bangladeshi products.
Why debate over party symbols of water lily and sheaf of paddy?
Before the 10th National Parliamentary Election held in 2014, in October 2013, the Bangladesh Nationalist Front–BNF, which was seeking registration with the Election Commission, applied for the symbol of ‘sheaf of wheat’. BNP opposed this, saying that the sheaf of wheat and the sheaf of paddy look similar. Therefore, voters for the sheaf of paddy might mistakenly vote for the sheaf of wheat. The reverse could also happen. In this reality, BNF applied for the ‘paddy plant’ symbol instead of the sheaf of wheat. However, they were not given either ‘sheaf of wheat’ or ‘paddy plant’; instead, they were told to keep their eyes on the television screen! That is, BNF was given the symbol of a television. On 18 November 2013, they were registered with the Election Commission. Their registration number is 42. However, on 16 February 2023, the newly registered Trinamool BNP was given the symbol of golden fibre.