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How Bangladesh's next pesident will be elected
How Bangladesh's next pesident will be elected

Article

by Hira Talukder

How Bangladesh's next pesident will be elected

The resignation of President Mohammad Shahabuddin on July 24 due to health reasons has triggered a significant constitutional process in Bangladesh. Under Article 50(3) of the Constitution, the President submitted his resignation to the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament). With the resignation taking immediate effect, the office of the President became vacant, and in accordance with Article 54, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed assumed office as Acting President. He will discharge the responsibilities of the presidency until a new President is elected and sworn in.

The 'Cockroach' uprising: How a movement born from mockery shook Delhi's throne
The 'Cockroach' uprising: How a movement born from mockery shook Delhi's throne

Article

by SM Tanjil Ul Haque

The 'Cockroach' uprising: How a movement born from mockery shook Delhi's throne

We had a mathematics teacher named Dilip Kumar Ghosh. Whenever we found a problem difficult to solve, he would reassure us by saying, "This too is a problem! A puti fish is still a fish, a cockroach is still a bird!" We would laugh at his sarcasm, forgetting the complexities of equations. Now, after India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned in the face of the unstoppable Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) movement, I am reminded of Sir's words. A mockery indeed—one that turned into a protest that shook the fortified throne of New Delhi.

Exploring the presidency beyond the constitution
Exploring the presidency beyond the constitution

Writings

by VB Desk

Exploring the presidency beyond the constitution

The office of the President in Bangladesh has long been surrounded by a paradox. While the President is the country's highest constitutional office-holder, the parliamentary system significantly limits the office's executive authority. It is this intriguing contradiction that K. M. Mohiuddin explores in The President of Bangladesh: Constitution, Convention and Reality.

Establish a special tribunal to combat child abuse
Establish a special tribunal to combat child abuse

Law

by Dipu Mahmud

Establish a special tribunal to combat child abuse

When a child becomes a victim of abuse, it is not only the child's body and mind that are scarred—the conscience of the state is wounded as well. Yet when that same child is forced to spend years climbing courthouse steps in search of justice, repeatedly recounting the traumatic incident or facing the accused in court, the justice system itself, however unintentionally, becomes part of the abuse. Delayed justice does not merely postpone the conclusion of a case; it delays a child's return to a normal life. Child abuse cases, therefore, cannot continue to move at the pace of ordinary litigation.

FIFA World Cup through age of transistor: In conversation with screen legend Sohel Rana
FIFA World Cup through age of transistor: In conversation with screen legend Sohel Rana

FIFA World Cup 2026

by Maria Salam

FIFA World Cup through age of transistor: In conversation with screen legend Sohel Rana

Spending time with people who have lived through history is something almost magical about. Their stories are like forgotten doorways, opening onto worlds that no longer exist except in memory. Within them lie fragments of a golden era—moments swallowed by time, now resembling fairy tales to a generation born into smartphones, livestreams and social media.

AI era brings new reality for bankers: Failure to upgrade skills may lead to being left behind
AI era brings new reality for bankers: Failure to upgrade skills may lead to being left behind

Bank

by Saiful Alam Talukder

AI era brings new reality for bankers: Failure to upgrade skills may lead to being left behind

The global banking sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology of the future; it has already become an integral part of banks’ day-to-day operations. From loan analysis, fraud detection and customer service to risk management and document processing, the use of AI is expanding across various areas.

Supreme Court cases to be settled outside court as legal aid ready
Supreme Court cases to be settled outside court as legal aid ready

Report

by Hira Talukder

Supreme Court cases to be settled outside court as legal aid ready

In Bangladesh, justice often means years of waiting. The same reality exists even at the country’s highest court. The long corridors of the Supreme Court have witnessed countless sighs of litigants, repeated hearing dates, legal fees, and the exhausting journeys of people travelling from districts to the capital. For many, pursuing a case eventually costs more than the amount of money involved in the dispute itself.

A call for startups, leadership, and new nationalism
A call for startups, leadership, and new nationalism

Youth club

by Kazi Zia Uddin

A call for startups, leadership, and new nationalism

Throughout Bangladesh's history, there have been pivotal moments when the choices made by one generation shape the nation's course for the following decades. We find ourselves at such a critical point today. The global landscape is evolving swiftly, with changes in the economy, technology, employment, and nationalism. Innovations such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, startup culture, green technology, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are ushering humanity into a new era. The pressing question is not merely about Bangladesh's position amid these transformations; it is about the aspirations of the youth of Bangladesh regarding their future.

Then why do BTRC officials take salaries?
Then why do BTRC officials take salaries?

Telecom

by Rased Mehedi

Then why do BTRC officials take salaries?

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission commenced its operations on January 31, 2002. Its inaugural office was located in the 'Style Nahar' building on Road No. 135, Gulshan-1. The first chairman was Syed Margub Morshed, who previously served as the Establishment Secretary of the Bangladesh Government. At that time, I was employed as a staff reporter for the daily Sangbad. Approximately a month after the BTRC began its functions, I was assigned to visit the new BTRC office. I was tasked with conducting a thorough investigation into this new commission. The then Chief Reporter of the newspaper, Kashem Humayun Bhai, noted down various questions regarding the responsibilities of the commission and its potential impact on telecommunication companies, which were sent along with my assignment.

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