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India or New Zealand – Who will be the champion?
India or New Zealand – Who will be the champion?

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by Sports Reporter

India or New Zealand – Who will be the champion?

The final of the ICC Champions Trophy is set to take place on March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The title-deciding match will feature India and New Zealand, both of whom advanced from Group A, where Bangladesh was also a participant. In the semifinals, India defeated Australia by four wickets, while New Zealand secured a 50-run victory against South Africa. Having showcased exceptional performances in the group stage and semifinals, both teams have rightfully earned their place in the final. Now, the big question remains: Who will lift the Champions Trophy – India or New Zealand?

Take action against oil theft from lorries, ships
Take action against oil theft from lorries

Editorial Views

by Editorial Desk

Take action against oil theft from lorries, ships

It is widely known that oil theft occurs, to some extent, from various oil depots in Bangladesh. Multiple times, news about this issue has appeared in the media. After the news are published, the administration usually takes some action for a few days, police makes some arrests, and then the theft returns to their previous patterns. Now, a similar story has come from the Baghabari Depot.

Killers of Udichi massacre remain behind the curtain
Killers of Udichi massacre remain behind the curtain

Special Content

by Rezaul karim

Killers of Udichi massacre remain behind the curtain

The perpetrators of the brutal bombing at Udichi’s conference in Jashore have remained behind the curtain. Even after 26 years, those responsible for the country’s first militant attack have not been brought to justice. Due to legal and administrative weaknesses, all the charge-sheeted accused were acquitted. Although efforts were made to revive the case through the higher court, it has remained stalled for the past 15 years.

Marauding economy has led to our moral decline
Marauding economy has led to our moral decline

Interview

by Fazlur Rahman

Marauding economy has led to our moral decline

Advocate Fazlur Rahman, a veteran politician and a valiant freedom fighter, is known as a "charan kobi" (wandering poet) of politics. He is a former Member of Parliament for Kishoreganj-3 and was the chief of the Mujib Bahini in Kishoreganj district during the Liberation War. He has always been a vocal figure against any distortion of history and remains unwavering in his stance on Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty, and the Liberation War. Born in the village of Karansi in Joysiddhi Union, Itna Thana, Kishoreganj district, he is currently an advisor to the BNP Chairperson. Recently, this esteemed politician sat down with Views Bangladesh for an interview, where he spoke about the Liberation War, pre-independence Bangladesh, politics, the 1969 mass uprising, and contemporary issues. This is the first part of a three-part interview.

Liberation War: The murder of Saint Sudharam and his twenty devotees
Liberation War: The murder of Saint Sudharam and his twenty devotees

Special Content

by Shahadat Hossen Towhid

Liberation War: The murder of Saint Sudharam and his twenty devotees

Sri Sri Sudharam Baba was a Hindu ascetic. While he was quite known among the people of Old Dhaka, he also had countless devotees and disciples throughout the country. Despite being a Hindu saint, he was respected by Muslims as well. Although there are no books dedicated to him, many stories about him are passed on through local traditions.

Budget implementation rate 24.84% in 5 months
FY 2024-25

Economics

by Mahedi Hasan Murad

Budget implementation rate 24.84% in 5 months

The ousted Awami League government had proposed a budget of Tk 7.97 trillion for the ongoing FY 2024-25, which remains in effect under the interim government. The budget is primarily divided into two major segments: development budget and non-development (operating) budget. In the first five months (July-November) of the current fiscal year, total expenditures under these two segments stood at Tk 1.97 trillion, marking an implementation rate of 24.84% of the total allocation.

State initiative is essential to reduce domestic violence
domestic violence

Editorial

by Editorial Desk

State initiative is essential to reduce domestic violence

Domestic violence is increasing in the country, with an average of 7,000 calls received daily at the national helpline 109 for assistance. In the first month of this year, 79,717 calls were received, and last year, more than 1.9 million calls were made. The majority of victims of domestic violence are women, adolescent girls, and children, which is highly concerning for the people of the country.

Girls must master self-defense
Girls must master self-defense

State and Politics

by Anwara Azad

Girls must master self-defense

Whether in developed or underdeveloped countries, women face danger everywhere. There is hardly a woman who has not experienced unwanted physical contact at some point in her life. Predatory men lurk everywhere—on the streets, in buses, at workplaces, and even within their own homes. A shocking number of women and children face sexual harassment within their own families. Despite the many wonderful relationships between men and women, no woman has ever felt completely safe. Fear is ingrained in women's existence.

No more arrogance of power by ignoring democracy!
ignoring democracy

State and Politics

by Rayhan Ahmed Tapader

No more arrogance of power by ignoring democracy!

Throughout history, those who take on a role of resistance become heroes—especially during periods of political transition. When the oppressed, who had long accepted subjugation, finally rise, the ruling forces feel threatened. In the rulers’ lexicon, such moments of upheaval are labeled as revolution, rebellion, anarchy, breach of peace, or disorder. However, regardless of the terminology, these situations reflect the rulers' discomfort and fear. They lament that laws are being broken—laws that are supposedly necessary for societal cohesion. From their perspective, they are not wrong; governance cannot function without law. But for the oppressed, it is equally difficult to accept unjust laws. Accepting them would mean an insult to their very humanity.

Banking sector reforms must be based on reality
Banking sector reforms must be based on reality

Economics

by M A Khaleque

Banking sector reforms must be based on reality

This government-backed family has become a liability to the banking sector. Dr. Mansur also announced that the Bank Resolution Act is being formulated to address banking failures. Some state-owned banks are also struggling, and measures will be taken to prevent the Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of Finance from interfering in banking operations. The Bangladesh Bank will be allowed to function independently. However, the Governor did not explicitly state what would happen to banks that cannot be saved or how they would be phased out. His remarks, however, indicate that major changes are on the horizon for the banking industry.