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There is no alternative to an elected government for economic progress
government for economic progress

State and Politics

by Mohammad Shah Alam

There is no alternative to an elected government for economic progress

Under the leadership of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the primary task of the interim government is to steer the country back to a truly democratic system through proper democratic procedures. The expectation and aspiration of the people is to be able to elect a government of their choice through the exercise of their voting rights. There is no room for deception in this process. The recent mass movement began over the demand for reforming the quota system in government jobs, but it eventually evolved into a movement for toppling the government. At the heart of the movement lies one core demand: democracy, democracy, and democracy.

Why shortage hits country hard as petrol, octane produced locally
Why shortage hits country hard as petrol, octane produced locally

Article

by Hira Talukder

Why shortage hits country hard as petrol, octane produced locally

The demand for fuel oil in Bangladesh is constantly increasing, and behind this increase in demand is the impact of industrialization, rapid expansion of the transport sector, and urbanization. Despite the country's capacity to produce petrol and octane, most pumps are experiencing a severe crisis. Such a turbulent situation of petrol and octane is a matter of surprise to many. However, in reality, this crisis is not only the result of internal problems, but is also deeply related to global politics, especially the ongoing war between Iran and the United States and Israel.

Legendary journalist Golam Sarwar's 84th birthday today
Legendary journalist Golam Sarwar's 84th birthday today

Art and Culture

by VB Desk

Legendary journalist Golam Sarwar's 84th birthday today

The 84th birthday of legendary journalist, valiant freedom fighter and founding editor of several renowned national newspapers, Golam Sarwar, is being observed today, Wednesday. Born on April 1, 1943, in Banaripara of Barishal, he is considered one of the craftsmen of the country's modern newspapers. Golam Sarwar, was the news editor of Daily Ittefaq for three decades and was also the founding editor of Daily Jugantar. He died on August 13, 2018, at the age of 75, while serving as the editor of Samakal.

Measles disaster in Rajshahi: Bureaucratic stagnation or structural violence
Measles disaster in Rajshahi: Bureaucratic stagnation or structural violence

Article

by Shamiul Alim

Measles disaster in Rajshahi: Bureaucratic stagnation or structural violence

Measles — medically defined, it is a highly contagious virus that is entirely preventable. However, in the current context of Rajshahi, this term has transcended its clinical meaning — it has evolved into a testament to systematic administrative failure. Over the past month and a half, more than 53 children have succumbed to complications from the disease at Rajshahi Medical College (RMC) Hospital. Reports from the state-run news agency BSS and major media outlets indicate that 44 lives have been lost to measles within a mere two weeks. Furthermore, in the 48 hours leading up to the completion of this article, three more innocent children have tragically passed away while waiting in lengthy ICU queues.

Measles outbreak worsens in Rajshahi, severe bed crisis at hospital
Measles outbreak worsens in Rajshahi, severe bed crisis at hospital

Country

by Akbar Hossen

Measles outbreak worsens in Rajshahi, severe bed crisis at hospital

The measles outbreak in Rajshahi region has increased at an alarming rate, causing severe suffering for patients and their families at Rajshahi Medical College (RMCH) Hospital, the largest government healthcare facility in the division. In the last 24 hours, an additional 50 children with measles symptoms have been admitted to the hospital.

Shwapno data breach: A wake‑up call for businesses
Shwapno data breach: A wake‑up call for businesses

Article

by Sharful Alam

Shwapno data breach: A wake‑up call for businesses

The recent disclosure of a massive data breach at Shwapno, Bangladesh’s largest supermarket chain, raises serious questions about corporate responsibility, regulatory oversight, and the adequacy of current cybersecurity practices in the country’s private sector. With over 4 million registered customers and 812 outlets across 63 districts, Shwapno holds one of the largest consumer datasets in the country. Such scale inherently carries a duty of care.

44 small coffins and a locked file: Who is responsible for structural murder?
44 small coffins and a locked file: Who is responsible for structural murder?

Politics and Bureaucracy

by Shamiul Alim

44 small coffins and a locked file: Who is responsible for structural murder?

When two-and-a-half-year-old Nusayba from Chatmohar in Pabna passed away on March 12, her father received a call from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital exactly four days later. He was informed that a bed had been allocated for Nusayba. This ‘posthumous call’ regarding a bed for a deceased child is a significant indictment of our governance in the 21st century. The same unfortunate situation has occurred with Nahid from Terokhadia and 10-month-old Jihad from Durgapur, who have been denied access to a mechanical ventilator despite waiting endlessly. The disheartening admission from the medical team indicates that there have been 53 deaths in the past two and a half months; of these, 44 young lives were lost prematurely in the two weeks from March 10 to 24 due to insufficient intensive monitoring. The greatest irony of progress is that just a few kilometers away from where children are dying daily due to inadequate treatment, a modern specialized children's hospital with 200 beds, constructed at a cost of approximately Tk35 crore in the Ghora Chattar (Behrampur) area of the metropolis, has been fully operational since 2023. Despite having state-of-the-art facilities, including 56 intensive monitoring beds and a central oxygen system, the hospital is awaiting approval for its manpower structure (organogram) due to bureaucratic delays. This official inaction has become more significant than the lives of children today. It is particularly astonishing that the 12-bed child intensive monitoring center currently functioning in the main hospital lacks official approval; it is being operated under its own special management. Is a file concerning a manpower structure on the administrative desk of a state capable of executing large-scale projects worth thousands of crores of taka more important than the lives of 44 children?

Youths tried to stop tanks by cutting down trees, placing dustbins on the roads : Kamal Lohani
Youths tried to stop tanks by cutting down trees, placing dustbins on the roads : Kamal Lohani

Interview

by Rahat Minhaz

Youths tried to stop tanks by cutting down trees, placing dustbins on the roads : Kamal Lohani

Kamal Lohani’s full name was Abu Nayeem Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Khan Lohani. He was a renowned journalist, cultural activist, and political figure in Bangladesh. Lohani began his career in journalism with the newspaper Dainik Millat. Later he joined Sangbad, where he initially worked as a senior sub-editor and was later promoted to shift-in-charge.

Bangladesh's Museum of Independence still remains sealed
Bangladesh's Museum of Independence still remains sealed

Report

by Misbah Jamil

Bangladesh's Museum of Independence still remains sealed

The Independence Museum, which suffered extensive damage and was reduced to rubble due to an attack by miscreants, remains locked. On August 5, 2024, a group of enraged individuals assaulted this first and only underground museum in Bangladesh, engaging in widespread vandalism and looting. Nearly 19 months have elapsed since that incident, yet this traditional museum continues to be 'abandoned' and closed.

March 25 genocide: In memory of Shaheed Chisti
March 25 genocide: In memory of Shaheed Chisti

Article

by Kazi Ferdousi Haque Linu

March 25 genocide: In memory of Shaheed Chisti

The sovereign nation of Bangladesh emerged from the remnants of East Pakistan, resulting from one of the most tragic, sorrowful, and heart-wrenching events in global history. The narrative surrounding the establishment of this state is deeply connected to a significant amount of violent history.

The call of independence: Ziaur Rahman, a defining moment in Bangladesh’s struggle
The call of independence: Ziaur Rahman, a defining moment in Bangladesh’s struggle

Article

by Hira Talukder

The call of independence: Ziaur Rahman, a defining moment in Bangladesh’s struggle

In the history of Bangladesh’s struggle for independence, March 1971 stands as a symbol of profound sorrow, resistance, and sacrifice. During this period, the Bengali nation entered a decisive battle to protect its very existence. On the night of March 25, the Pakistani military launched Operation Searchlight, unleashing a brutal massacre on unarmed Bengalis. The entire country plunged into darkness and uncertainty. At this critical moment, on March 27, 1971, Ziaur Rahman delivered the proclamation of independence on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from the Kalurghat Radio Station.

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