Our politics is pro-violence and anti-development
BANGLADESH’S development will skyrocket if it can only avoid political violence, and ensure constructive politics and gender equality. There is no doubt that Bangladesh will...
Editorial
Our indebtedness to senior citizens must be recognised
THE United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Older Persons observed on October 1st to recognize the contributions of older persons and to examine issues that...
Readers’ Forum
Holy Hajj Hajj (Pilgrimage) is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is incumbent upon every Muslim, who is financially and physically able, to...
New dimensions in relationship with Japan
Dr. Anu Mahmud :The just concluded 21-hour visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Dhaka ushers a new hope to cementing the traditionally deep...
The history of Durga Puja
Subhamoy Das :Durga Puja – the ceremonial worship of the mother goddess, is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu community. Apart from...
Readers’ Forum
Consideration of national interest Former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru said, “The US foreign policy is always changing.” The outgoing US Ambassador Dan Mozena’s latest...
Do what must be done
Ban Ki moon, UN Secretary General :(From previous issue)The mission combines the expertise of the World Health Organization with the logistical capacities of the United...
Most summits ignore the political realities
Thalif Deen : As the 69th session of the General Assembly took off with the usual political pageantry, the United Nations will be hosting as...
The better side of ‘No’ votes
Masum Billah :Scottish voters headed to the polls on 18 September 2014 to answer a simple question whether Scotland be an independent country. Scotland has...
Democracy is a defining reality in Hong Kong
THE situation in Hong Kong is novel for most of its citizens as such a form of uprising (or protests) almost seems unheard of or...
Stop selling of hazardous cattle
AS Eid-ul-Azha is around the corner, cattle carrying trucks heading to different cities are being subjected to extortion by local goons and politically empowered criminals...
Blame the teachers and sack the Education Minister
THE picture is doubtlessly shocking; but not a matter to be surprised. We congratulate the ‘duo’ who qualified in the Dhaka University for English. Notably,...