Indira Gandhi
Let conspiracy theories on Zahir Raihan’s murder come to an end
One of the indispensable elements of war is propaganda. War means terrorising with information, distorting information. War means the constant attempt to occupy the psyche with distorted and false information. War means the battle of forgetfulness against memory. In the twentieth century, Hitler’s Propaganda Ministry (Reich Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda), headed by Joseph Goebbels, set an extraordinary precedent in war propaganda. His central philosophy was: If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.
The lonely Helmsman of ‘71
It was around 11 p.m. Tajuddin Ahmad was restlessly pacing the lawn of his house on Sat Masjid Road in Dhanmondi. His face reflected deep anguish, inner conflict, and a storm of thoughts. Pakistani forces were advancing toward key targets in Dhaka. The entire city lay shrouded in a haunting silence. The nation stood at a perilous crossroads—there was no turning back.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Analysis of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
Countdown begins for 18th Lok Sabha elections in India. The outcome of the elections could shape the future of Indian politics. Amidst idealistic opposition, the nation braces for a rare political realignment. Despite the Election Commission's approval of over 50 national and state-based regional political parties, the focus remains primarily on two national political parties - the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress. While there have been preliminary announcements and interests, no significant third-party coalition has emerged. Many regional parties have declared their intention to contest independently, signaling a fragmented electoral landscape.