UNSC mandate and abuses of human rights in N Korea
Barrister Muhammad Muzahidul Islam : Human rights records of North Korea say that authoritarian regimes of this country have always been ignorant of the basic...
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Intensive gas exploration can help accelerate energy independence
Despite large-scale efforts involving 2D, 3D, and multi-client surveys covering approximately 50,000 kilometres of gas lines across land and sea, Bangladesh has seen minimal success...
The King/Queen and the Government Aren’t Above the Law Syed l. Ali bahram
Bangladesh Unrest : Protesters climb a public monument to celebrate after receiving the news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh has...
Why uncertainty looms business recovery?
The uphill battle to restore confidence among the business community is reportedly progressing slowly though the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus completes its...
Repeal the CSA to safeguard civil liberties
A roundtable held in capital Dhaka on the Cyber Security Act (CSA) has once again highlighted the oppressive nature of laws used to stifle free...
Evolving Bangladesh-Pakistan relations towards cooperation
Abdul Rafay Afzal : In recent times, the relationship between Pakistan and Bangladesh has witnessed subtle yet significant shifts that suggest a tilt towards greater...
Swift police reform imperative for public safety
The ongoing struggles of Bangladesh’s police force to maintain public order reveal the severity of the institutional crisis that has been brewing for months. An...
Sociological impact of media censorship in Bangladesh
Dr Matiur Rahman : Media is critical in shaping public discourse, raising political awareness, and driving social movements. In Bangladesh, where the media landscape is...
Interim government must address development delays for progress
The current state of development projects in Bangladesh, particularly those funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), reflects the broader challenges posed by political instability...
Existential Rohingya crisis a test of our collective humanity
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim : The Rohingya minority, long persecuted and displaced, now faces an existential crisis. In a generation or two, the Rohingya as a...
From Palestine to Lebanon: The blood struggle and the continued resistance
Kassir Kassem : Since 7 October, 2023, we have been witnessing a new phase in the conflict with the Zionist enemy that this conflict has...
Ensure effective polythene through adopting jute bags
The interim government has implemented a ban on the use of polythene bags starting October 1, initially targeting supermarkets, with kitchen markets set to follow...