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Story of a forgotten freedom fighter and Bangladesh’s neglected history
If engineering students from BUET had taken on diplomatic roles, perhaps it would have benefited the nation. However, even without that, Dr. Yunus, as the chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, is demonstrating his diplomatic skills on the world stage today. His role is being discussed and analyzed globally. This makes me wonder: is academic knowledge alone enough to accomplish everything correctly? Certainly not. Because without application and practice, knowledge loses its value. In this context, let’s revisit the life of a war courier during the Liberation War.
How relevant is the independence declaration debate today?
Even after 54 years of independence, the debate over who declared Bangladesh’s independence in 1971 remains unresolved. The inability to reach a political consensus on such a nationally significant issue raises serious questions about political failure. Avoiding this question is not an option, as it remains a matter of national importance. Therefore, revisiting the discussion on the declaration of independence and its proclaimer is necessary.
Make the right decision through technical query
The government and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) are apparently in a state of muddle over the reform of the telecommunications sector. In the meantime, mobile operators are trying to ensure the future control of their business by 'seizing the opportunity'. I am using the word 'seizing the opportunity' because despite repeated attempts during the previous two political governments, mobile operators did not get the desired decision in their favor. Now they are trying to cash in on the situation if they can somehow implement their desired decision during the interim government. Such an attempt has clearly been observed since the current government took office. On the other hand, network transmission operators built with domestic investment, interconnection exchanges, international gateways, and international internet gateway operators, want to preserve the existence of their systems.
Stop extortion at every level
It is no secret that many businesses in Bangladesh rely on extortion. This has been a terrible cycle of corruption in Bangladesh for a long time. Successive governments come and go; but the pattern of extortion remains the same. When various reforms are being carried out in the state after the popular July uprising, it was hoped that extortion would also decrease somewhat; but there is no sign of a decrease, in some cases it has even increased. A businessman in Dhaka recently told the media, “Earlier, extortion had to be paid to one person, now it has to be paid to four or five people.”
New horizon for trade expansion likely to open
Honorable Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus is set to visit China on the eve of 26th March 2025 where Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a special chartered flight for the Bangladeshi counterpart. This gesture of the Chinese president is a demonstration of his unwavering support for the Interim Government of Bangladesh culminating in deeper collaboration as enshrined in the amicable relationship between the two countries based on people-people diplomacy. China is a political partner and at the same time an Industrial and Business partner for Bangladesh. Bangladesh can explore a number of new opportunities for increasing bilateral trade and at the same time get support from China to be competitive in the Post-LDC stage.
Will the Chief adviser's visit to China cause conflict with the West?
The Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Dr Mohammad Yunus, is going to China on a 4-day state visit on March 26. This is Dr Mohammad Yunus' first bilateral state visit after assuming the responsibility of running the state. Therefore, this visit is of special significance for various reasons. This visit is an important issue in the geopolitical context of our country. A kind of activity of the United States can be seen to surround China. That activity continues. This activity continues, and under America’s initiative, the Quad alliance has been formed. The Quad, a coalition led by the United States, includes the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India. It is said that the Quad will work to ensure the security of its member countries. After being elected as the President of the United States for the second time, Donald Trump has started a trade war. It has already been announced that additional tariffs will be imposed on imported products from China, Canada and Brazil. The purpose of this trade war of the United States is to reduce the dominance of Chinese products in the country's domestic market. The economic conflict between China and the United States has been going on for a long time. It has become more widespread during Trump's time.
Before signing an agreement with China, its preconditions must be verified
The Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, Dr. Mohammad Yunus, is scheduled to visit China on a four-day state visit on March 26. This will be Dr. Mohammad Yunus' first bilateral state visit to China since taking over the responsibility of state administration. While there are various reasons why Dr. Yunus' visit to China is significant, the most important aspect is strengthening bilateral economic relations. The visit is also politically significant, but it is expected that economic issues will take precedence. China's economic influence worldwide cannot be denied. At present, China is one of the largest financial aid providers globally. China has been generously providing financial assistance to various countries, including Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Some thoughts on the budget for FY 2025-26
The preliminary work for drafting the national budget for the upcoming fiscal year (2025-26) has already begun. If everything goes as planned, the proposed budget will be presented for approval on June 5. Since there is no active national parliament at present, the proposed budget for the next fiscal year will be submitted for approval to the advisory council of the interim government. Since Bangladesh gained independence, the national budget has been approved through the parliament every year, except during periods of military rule and the fiscal years 2007-08 and 2008-09.
Women politically sidelined since August 5
Before the anti-discrimination movement, there was the anti-quota movement. We, the female students of Dhaka University, used to march in protests. Initially, boys also participated, but due to pressure from the student wing of the ruling party in male dormitories, their numbers gradually decreased. However, since female dormitories did not face the same pressure, we could bring out large processions. Students from institutions like Badrunnesa College, Eden College, and Dhaka Nursing College joined in significant numbers. This spontaneous and substantial participation of women played a crucial role in the movement. We believed that if enough women participated, the ruling student wing would not dare to attack us.
How logical is the fear of civil war in Bangladesh?
Recently, during a conversation with a close acquaintance, he mentioned that his daughter, who lives in the United States, had asked him whether a civil war was imminent in Bangladesh. She had heard about the emergence of several armed groups in the country, allegedly using weapons looted from police stations during the July uprising. These groups are said to be attempting to create chaos, disrupt elections, and push the country toward civil war. Not only that, but his daughter also advised him to prepare to move to the village for safety.
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