State and Politics
Why no commission for education reform?
The interim government has formed several commissions to implement reforms in various sectors. These committees have already submitted their reports with recommendations to the government. However, the unfortunate reality is that no commission has been formed to reform the nation’s backbone — the education system. Although several commissions in the past have submitted reports for educational reforms, no government has implemented the recommendations of these education commissions. As a result, the current education system is unable to meet the demands of the times. We are producing a highly educated workforce, but there are doubts about how well-educated they actually are and whether they can contribute to building a prosperous state. Without creating a modern, technology-driven, and vocational education system, the nation will never reach its desired goals. The workforce our education system is producing is not capable of competing on the international stage.
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.
How 'Baksal' was approved in 1975
In a war-torn country facing famine and complex political conditions, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman moved forward with a new type of economic plan—what he referred to as the 'Second Revolution.' As part of this revolution, on January 25, 1975, the Fourth Amendment Bill to the Constitution was passed in Parliament. This amendment brought about the much-discussed (and controversial) establishment of a one-party system in the country.
What will Trump’s policy be on Bangladeshi immigrants?
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States for a second term on January 20, with a stern stance against undocumented immigrants. In his inaugural speech, he declared, “America’s golden era begins today,” and emphasized his “America First” policy, vowing to restore sovereignty and security. He proclaimed, “We will become the envy of every nation. No one will exploit us anymore. Today marks the end of America’s decline. God has kept me alive to make America great again.”
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.
Conflict looms without consensus on elections
It was agreed that the interim government would run the country based on discussions and consensus with various political parties and relevant stakeholders; however, as time passes, disagreements between the government and different political parties are increasing. Even on the crucial issue of state reforms, consensus has not been established. Several commissions formed for reform have submitted their proposals, but there seems to be little interest in them within the political arena. Some political parties have even raised the demand for national elections to be held by July-August. This has created a sense of hesitation within the government as well. After assuming office, the interim government strongly stated that elections would only be held after the necessary reforms, but given the changed situation, the government appears to be becoming more flexible about holding elections.
Is Trump's era the start of a new world order?
Donald Trump is set to take the oath as the elected president of the United States. In the current era, nearly every country in the world has some form of relationship with others. These relationships can be either friendly or adversarial, meaning that every country, especially major powers, has interests intertwined with others. Accordingly, the United States, the world’s largest economy and military power, has commercial, military, and even ideological ties or conflicts with nearly every country. These relationships also experience ups and downs. It is important to note that those who believe that US foreign policy does not change regardless of which party forms the government are influenced by outdated thinking. Such thinking is old-fashioned, a relic of the Cold War era, when the US maintained consistent policies toward the Soviet Union and the countries in the socialist bloc, regardless of which party was in power. However, that bloc has now collapsed, and even large socialist countries like China are now operating under free-market principles.
Interim govt can't change constitution's core principles
The Constitutional Reform Commission has recommended equality, human dignity, social justice, pluralism, and democracy replacing nationalism, democracy, socialism, and secularism.
Why political governments ignore past contributions
In July and August, the anti-discrimination students' victory is being claimed by both the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami. While the anti-discrimination students have recognized Jamaat, they are less inclined to give credit to the BNP. As a result, occasional verbal conflicts arise between the two factions. The BNP believes that their continuous struggle against the Awami League government for 15 years was crucial; without their efforts, the fall of the Awami League government in the July-August popular uprising would not have been possible. This statement is not entirely false. On December 6, 1971, India recognized Bangladesh as an independent nation, and the direct involvement of Indian forces led to the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani soldiers on December 16, marking Bangladesh’s victory.
Rice Price Hike: Profits devoured by middlemen
The rice market in Bangladesh has been volatile for some time now. Prices initially saw a slight decline but have surged again post-elections. Currently, coarse varieties like Swarna and China are being sold at BDT 55-60 per kilogram, medium-grade BRRI Dhan 29 at BDT 61-65, and finer Miniket at BDT 70-75. The premium Nazirshail variety ranges between BDT 75-85 depending on the market, while aromatic rice varieties like Kataribhog are even pricier. This price hike during the peak Aman harvesting season is unusual and suggests that traders are exploiting consumers for undue profit, causing immense hardship to the poor.
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