Global crude oil prices are rising rapidly as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed and the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel intensifies. As a result, not only the energy market but the entire global economy is facing growing risks. Analysts warn that if oil prices continue to climb, it will have a direct impact worldwide on the prices of essential goods and the daily cost of living for ordinary people.
To reduce the long-standing suffering of litigants, prevent fraud in bail documents, and make the bail process faster and more transparent from the court to the prison, Bangladesh is introducing a digital bail bond system—known as “e-Bail Bond”—for the first time. Under the existing system, it often takes several days for bail documents to reach prisons from the courts. However, under the new online system, once a judge approves bail, the order will be transmitted directly to the concerned prison authorities.
The fashion industry is as expansive today as it was a few years ago. It has undergone significant transformations, experiencing numerous highs and lows. After several decades, entrepreneurs are beginning to perceive a glimmer of optimism within this sector.
VIOLENCE against women and young girls in Bangladesh is a widespread concern for all. A significant number of women are experiencing various forms of violence, including intimate partner violence and sexual violence. In Bangladesh, 70 per cent of the women have experienced at least one form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
War is raging in Iran, and Bangladesh has run out of fuel. It feels as if America has attacked Bangladesh, not Iran. A severe crisis over fuel oil and LPG has gripped the entire nation, as if we have closed the Strait of Hormuz ourselves even before Iran did. No gas, no petrol – the only reliance is on electricity or solar power.
Professor Dr. Sakhawat Ali Khan is a distinguished educationist and journalist. He is considered a pioneer in the fields of media, mass communication, and journalism education in Bangladesh. Journalist Sakhawat Ali Khan possesses extensive experience. He commenced his professional career at a weekly publication named Sonar Bangla. Subsequently, he became a part of Paygam. On January 5, 1965, he joined Dainik Pakistan, a newspaper affiliated with the National Press Trust. This newspaper began its operations on November 6, 1964. By 1971, Sakhawat Ali Khan held the position of senior sub-editor at Dainik Pakistan. Although he had no official assignment on March 7, 1971, he was present at the Race Course Maidan in his capacity as a journalist. Views Bangladesh is sharing his experiences with the courtesy of Rahat Minhaz, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Jagannath University.
On March 7, 1971, at the then Racecourse Maidan, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered a momentous speech that served as an indirect declaration of independence. UNESCO has acknowledged the March 7 speech as a "Global Authentic Heritage." Millions of Bengalis assembled at the event that day to listen to Bangabandhu's voice. He stepped onto the stage, raised his finger, and proclaimed, "The struggle of this time is our struggle for freedom..."
The 'Call Ready' microphone service operated under significant risk to ensure that Bangabandhu's historic speech reached the public. Even today, whenever Bangabandhu's speech is broadcast, the phrase 'Call Ready' inscribed on the microphone in front of Bangabandhu's illustrious visage instinctively comes to mind. Nevertheless, even after 55 years of independence, Call Ready has yet to receive any official recognition from the state.
Panic has spread among Dhaka residents fearing a fuel oil crisis in the country due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The impact was visible even on the holiday of Friday, March 6.
The prosperous Indus civilization was founded around the Sindhu River. Larkana in Pakistan is one of the cities that have developed on the banks of this river that stretches across India and Pakistan. It is one of the most prosperous and important cities in the country's Sindh province. This important chapter of the independence movement of the Bengali nation is associated with this city, thousands of miles away. Because it was in this city that the blueprint for the Bengali genocide was finalized instead of handing over power to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The day was February 22, 1971. On the day that President Yahya Khan and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and top Pakistani army officers finalized the plan to teach the Bengali nation a bloody lesson with heavy feasts, colorful drinks and intoxication with power.
A 15-year-old girl from Narsingdi displayed remarkable bravery by pursuing justice for her rape. Tragically, her life was abruptly ended while she sought that justice. Allegations state that she was abducted in public while attempting to reach safety with her father, and her lifeless body was discovered the following day. This incident transcends mere murder; it highlights a profound crisis within our law enforcement, human rights safeguards, and social justice systems. When an individual striving for justice loses their life, it raises a critical question – does the legal framework of the state truly provide a secure environment for its citizens?
War has been a longstanding aspect of human history. Following the use of stones, sticks, swords, and cannons, humanity entered the nuclear age during World War II.