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Guerrilla girl, Pakistani child, boatman's wife and bullet-hit Pakistani woman
Guerrilla girl, Pakistani child, boatman's wife and bullet-hit Pakistani woman

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by Maria Salam

Guerrilla girl, Pakistani child, boatman's wife and bullet-hit Pakistani woman

Bangladesh achieved its independence through a nine-month-long armed struggle. As in a people's war like the Liberation War, it was a war beyond the battlefield. Every person in the country, young and old, women and children, service holders and housewives, became a warrior. This is another war within the war, a daily battle for survival. The stories of that war have been lost and continue to be lost. This collection of memoirs by the heroic freedom fighter Kazi Ferdousi Haque Linu is an attempt to piece together these lost stories. The very stories are lost in the crowd of uncounted events.

Hadi assassinstion attempt raises concerns about electoral environment, security
Hadi assassinstion attempt raises concerns about electoral environment, security

Report

by Emranul Azim Chowdhury

Hadi assassinstion attempt raises concerns about electoral environment, security

The assassination attempt on Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Mancha and a prospective candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency, has been carried out at a time when the much-needed poll schedule was just announced.  The incident has raised renewed concern, uncertainty and tension among the political leadership.

Bruised and battered Selina Parvin in shallow pit of abandoned brick kiln
Bruised and battered Selina Parvin in shallow pit of abandoned brick kiln

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by Rahat Minhaz

Bruised and battered Selina Parvin in shallow pit of abandoned brick kiln

The Rayerbazar area, located on the outskirts of Dhaka city, was once quite desolate. It was a low-lying wetland along the riverbank. During the dry season, several brick kilns operated in this area, which was commonly known to the people of Dhaka as “Itkhola” (brick kilns). In newly independent Bangladesh, the bodies of the nation’s finest sons were discovered in the shallow, circular pit resembling a pond of one such abandoned brick kiln. These bodies bore marks of extreme brutality—chests and backs riddled with bullets, hands tied behind their backs, fingernails uprooted, various limbs crushed, bodies perforated by gunfire, deep bayonet wounds, and half-decomposed remains. These were the bodies of enlightened individuals—freedom-loving Bengali professors, doctors, lawyers, journalists, and professionals from other walks of life.

From Corona pandemic to geopolitical challenges
From Corona pandemic to geopolitical challenges

ICT

by Mahmud Hossain

From Corona pandemic to geopolitical challenges

In early 2021, the then-US President Joe Biden called a special Zoom meeting at the White House. Addressing nineteen CEOs of the world's largest technology and manufacturing companies, he held up a twelve-inch-long silicon wafer. He said that unless America invested 'big and bold', it would fall behind in global competition. So 'we have to play the game harder'.

Crucial day for Bangladesh on the eve of Independence
Crucial day for Bangladesh on the eve of Independence

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by VB Desk

Crucial day for Bangladesh on the eve of Independence

December 13, 1971, was an exciting, crisis-ridden and at the same time hopeful day in the last chapter of Bangladesh's Liberation War. The Pakistani occupying forces were disoriented by the gradual advance of the combined Liberation Army and the Indian allies from all sides. Several events marked this day in history, which accelerated the birth of the Independent Bangladesh.

Rape case trials: The endless waiting for Justice
Rape case trials: The endless waiting for Justice

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by Hira Talukder

Rape case trials: The endless waiting for Justice

Due to the increase in rape and atrocities against women in the country, the Bangladesh Women and Children Repression Prevention Act 2000 (Nari-O-Shishu Nirjaton Daman Ain) was amended in 2020 to ensure the maximum punishment of death penalty. Five years have passed since then. Even the provision of the maximum punishment could not reduce the extreme atrocities like rape. Even though the cases related to rape are increasing, only a few judgements are being served.

Dhaka besieged, Pakistan forces' defenses start collapsing
Dhaka besieged, Pakistan forces' defenses start collapsing

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by Emranul Azim Chowdhury

Dhaka besieged, Pakistan forces' defenses start collapsing

December 12, 1971. Just four days before the independence, the battlefield in Bangladesh reached its peak of maximum tension. The Indo-Bangladesh joint forces surrounded Dhaka from all sides. The defenses of the Pakistani forces collapsed; most of the areas of the country was declared a liberated area. In the international arena, the independence of Bangladesh was practically certain—this was the most important day just before the victory.

How Bangladesh can learn from U.S. GENIUS Act
How Bangladesh can learn from U.S. GENIUS Act

Economics

by Obedur Rashid Bin Sakrat Kaderi

How Bangladesh can learn from U.S. GENIUS Act

Remittances are a vital pillar of Bangladesh’s economy. In 2024-25 alone, the country received over USD30.00 billion from its diaspora, supporting millions of families and fueling domestic consumption. For many households, these funds are not just supplemental income—they cover essential expenses such as food, education, healthcare, and housing. Despite their importance, sending money home remains expensive, often costing between 5% and 7% per transaction, significantly above the global average. Slow transfers, high fees, and reliance on traditional banking corridors continue to limit the effectiveness of remittances, reducing their potential impact on the broader economy. Reducing costs while increasing remittance volume is no longer optional; it is a strategic necessity.

December 10: Sacrifice of Birshreshtha Ruhul Amin, beginning of intellectual killings
December 10: Sacrifice of Birshreshtha Ruhul Amin, beginning of intellectual killings

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by Shimul Zabaly

December 10: Sacrifice of Birshreshtha Ruhul Amin, beginning of intellectual killings

December 10 holds a special place in the history of Bangladesh’s Liberation War. On this day, the warfront saw decisive victories, while Dhaka witnessed the beginning of the brutal intellectual killings. The nation also lost one of its greatest heroes—Birshreshtha Mohammad Ruhul Amin.

December 9: The final march towards victory
December 9: The final march towards victory

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by Shimul Zabaly

December 9: The final march towards victory

December 9, 1971. The countdown to the final victory of the great Liberation War has begun. Pakistani occupying forces were surrounded from all sides. The allies and the liberation forces are advancing from all sides with the aim of reaching Dhaka quickly. Only a few more days to wait, which became clear in the inauguration ceremony of the Bangladesh Mission in Delhi and in every news from the battlefield.

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