State and Politics
Let's all go to Barguna
Amid countless incidents, we may have forgotten little Aylan Kurdi. On September 3, 2015, the three-year-old boy drowned in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to reach Europe. His lifeless body, face down on the sand, was found on a Turkish shore. The photograph was published in leading newspapers worldwide, shaking the conscience of millions. World leaders expressed sorrow and solidarity. Along with Aylan, his five-year-old brother Galip Kurdi and their mother Rehana also perished in the tragic incident.
The crisis born out of shrinking of democracy
"Government of the people, by the people, for the people"—this famous definition of democracy was articulated by Abraham Lincoln in his Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863, in Pennsylvania. This definition is widely recognized. The fundamental principles of democracy can be precisely stated as respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the conduct of free and fair elections, a pluralistic system of political parties and organizations, separation of powers, and independence of governing institutions.
Shaping political awareness by shifting self-serving mindsets
Shaping political awareness by shifting self-serving mindsets
Did Prof Arefin Siddique die at the wrong time?
The former Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University, Professor A A M S Arefin Siddique, spent the golden years of his life on the university campus. However, after his passing, his body was not taken there for a final farewell. Instead, following his funeral prayer at Dhanmondi Eidgah Mosque on Friday after Jumu'ah, he was laid to rest at Azimpur Cemetery.
Tears of the rape victim remains unseen
The deteriorating law and order situation in the country has led to a sharp rise in horrifying incidents of rape. Among them, the brutal rape of an 8-year-old child in Magura has shocked the nation. According to research reports from the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad and Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), in just January and February of this year, 96 people were raped, including 44 children.
What has this country become seven months after mass uprising!
In March 2025, the country is still grappling with the abuse of women and children. The newspapers continue to print harrowing accounts of these atrocities. Ah, what has become of the country just seven months after the student-public uprising of July-August, with the dream of building a new Bangladesh? Where is the government? Where is the rule of law?
Can women consider the country as their own?
On March 4, Matsushima Sumaya, a player of the national women's football team, mentioned on her verified Facebook page that she was constantly receiving death and rape threats. She also said that she was mentally broken due to these continuous threats
Where is the global geopolitical tension heading ?
The global order has been in disarray for some time. With Western hegemony already eroding and multilateral institutions increasingly under strain, global power is shifting in many directions. The role of centrist powers in shaping geopolitics will increase as the global balance of power shifts. One of the biggest questions for this year is whether the second term of newly elected President Donald Trump will usher in a more turbulent era in global affairs. Some of his policies threaten to be even more disastrous for an already chaotic world. How the United States deals with its allies, adversaries, and competitors under Trump will be one of the most important indicators of geopolitical developments. The future course of U.S.-China relations is the most important strategic aspect of the coming year. Trump’s unpredictable and volatile personality will either lead to increased tensions in U.S.-China relations or lead to major deals being made by Trump.
Administrative depoliticization: A prerequisite for breaking the stagnation
According to modern political science, a state is formed based on four essential elements: independence and sovereignty, a defined territory, population, and government. These components are interrelated, and without any one of them, a modern and complete state cannot exist. Among these, the weakest and only changeable element is the government. The government is not the owner of the country; rather, it is a trustee responsible for running the state on behalf of its people. Governments come and go, but the other three components of the state remain unchanged. Whether a government stays in power or not depends on the will of the people. If citizens become dissatisfied with the government, they can change even the most powerful administration through elections.
Will Putin attack Poland ?
Since the attack on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been threatening Poland. Since 2022, Poland has been on high alert due to the potential threat from Russia. Many have speculated that an attack on Poland by Russia could mark the beginning of World War III. Others argue that Western Europe doesn’t seem to be overly concerned about Eastern Europe; however, the truth is that the main conflict between Russia and Western Europe revolves around Eastern Europe. There are many reasons for this: many of today’s Eastern European countries were once part of the Soviet Union, and after the Soviet Union collapsed, many of them gained independence. But Russia has not fully relinquished its influence over them, which is one of the reasons for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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