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May the human dignity of women in Bangladesh be established
Today, 8th March, 2025, is International Women's Day. The theme for this year's observance is "Rights, Equality, Empowerment - Development of Women and Girls." If we look at the theme, an inevitable question arises: What is the position of women in Bangladesh today? What rights do they have? How far have we come in establishing gender equality in society? What progress has been made in empowering women? And what role are we playing in the development of girls in society and the state
Every MP wants to become a Union Parishad chairman
Dr Ainun Nishat, Emeritus Professor, is a water resources and climate change expert and a former Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University. He has worked on various research related to Bangladesh’s water resource management and climate change, and his books have been well-received both domestically and internationally. He has also presented numerous research papers at various conferences. Recently, he spoke with Views Bangladesh about the interim government's reform commission, environmental pollution in Dhaka, environmental and ecological issues, and river problems. The first part of his interview is being published today. The interview was conducted by Views Bangladesh’s Associate Editor, Girish Goiric.
Ask yourself once, please
Vandalism in Bangladeshi politics is nothing new. Since the 1990s, we have repeatedly witnessed destruction in various movements, demands, strikes, blockades, and protests. Over the past three decades, we have even seen fires set to moving passenger buses and trains, causing casualties. Yet, we have failed to establish a political culture free from such destruction.
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.”
Donald Trump promises 'new golden age'
President Donald Trump declared Monday that the "golden age of America begins right now" and vowed that the nation's challenges would be "annihilated" by his MAGA movement in a bare-knuckled inaugural address that echoed the themes and grievances of his trademark rally speeches.
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.
Celebrities open their closets to aid Hollywood fire victims
For the past two days, people worldwide have been witnessing on television and social media the devastating fire that is ravaging Hollywood. This is not a movie scene, but a real-life catastrophe engulfing the core of the world's largest film industry. According to the latest reports, the catastrophic wildfire has claimed the lives of 10 people, left countless others injured, destroyed 10,000 installations, and forced nearly 200,000 individuals to flee their homes. Many well-known celebrities have been forced to abandon their homes and offices in a hurry, with some escaping with only the clothes on their backs. Among them are renowned American stars such as Paris Hilton, Tom Hanks, Ben Affleck, Maria Shriver, Mel Gibson, Pete Lee, Melissa Claire Egan, Anthony Hopkins, Miles Teller, Kelly Teller, Tina Knowles, and many more. On television and social media, they have expressed their grief over the loss of everything they had.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations among European and American expatriates
Eid is indeed a celebration of pure joy, where people come together to revel in the joy of self-purification and share happiness. The essence of Eid lies in the profound sense of liberation from the sins of one's past life, attained through the fasting observed during the month of Ramadan.
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