January 18, 2025 3:01 am

Author: opinion

Anyone thinking about reorganizing the Awami League?

Shamim Ahmed The price of potatoes will be One thousand taka in the future, but Awami League will not come to power immediately. Do you know why it won’t be? Because no one has constructive thoughts. Known faces, platforms, intellectuals of Awami League, many of them have been communicating, talking and expressing their interest to […]

Yunus Wants to Be in Power for 4 Years? Social Media Claims Raise Questions Over Political Ambitions

Dastagir Jahangir Washington, D.C. – Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and renowned social entrepreneur, is at the center of a growing political crisis in Bangladesh. According to unverified sources circulating on social media, Yunus is alleged to have expressed a desire to remain in power for a period of more than four […]

Yunus’ Government Imposes Unprecedented Restrictions on Press Freedom and Expression

Pulack Ghatack Freedom of the press and expression in Bangladesh has been severely restricted during the Yunus regime. Even the situation was less terrible under military rule. The Yunus government removed 66 journalists’ press accreditation cards in two rounds based on partisan concerns. Just Yesterday, the administration cancelled the secretariat access cards of 118 more […]

Does India hold a legitimate right to respond to Bangladesh’s perceived aggression ?

Aggression and Retaliation in South Asia: Bangladesh’s Threats, India’s Right to Respond, and Strategic Support from the U.S. and China Dastagir jahangir International law’s principles on aggression and retaliation exist to protect peace and stability between nations. Recently, South Asia witnessed heightened tensions following statements by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, […]

Impunity for police killings in Bangladesh

Engineer M. Hossain  Following the arrest of several individuals in the murder case of a police constable in Noakhali’s Sonaimuri upazila, the Ministry of Home Affairs of Bangladesh released a statement. The statement clarified that there would be no cases, arrests, or harassment of students who actively participated in the mass uprising from July 15 […]

How Trump’s Return Could Reshape U.S.-Bangladesh Relations: Key Areas of Impact

Sadrul Ahmed Khan With Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency, many countries, including Bangladesh, could experience significant changes in their bilateral relations with the United States. From immigration policies to climate funding, and trade dynamics to humanitarian aid, the effects of a second Trump term will likely impact Bangladesh across multiple sectors. Here’s a […]

The Moral Compass of Art: Responsibility Beyond the Canvas

Sharmin Jahan Artists serve as society’s moral compass, expected not only to create but to critique, question, and push boundaries. Art has long stood as a beacon of truth, a force capable of capturing the struggles, hopes, and unspoken stories of the marginalized. When artists fall silent or choose convenience over conviction, it signals a […]

Is the Regime Change in Bangladesh Meticulously Designed?

The Role of Trained Militants, dismissed Army Group, and AL Party Insiders. Hussain Muhammad Imam Bangladesh interim government’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus addressed the Clinton Global Initiative at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. He claimed the latest plot to overthrow Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was well-planned. “It is an amazingly meticulously […]

The Bangladesh Police Yet to Get The Justice

Dastagir Jahangir On August 5, Jatrabari police station in the capital was attacked, 4 policemen were beaten to death and the police station was set on fire. Constable Abdul Majeed was beaten to death while on duty at the police station. Constable Abdul Majeed’s wife Shahzadi Begum filed a murder case against unknown accused at […]

The Covert Success of Hasinomics in Bangladesh Development Trajectory: Inspiration from Mujibnomics

Hussain Muhammad Imam Bangladesh has embarked on a remarkable journey under the transformative leadership of Sheikh Hasina. She was the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for five terms, including her fourth consecutive tenure from 2009 until 5 August 2024. She was the world’s longest-serving female head of the government. The country has achieved significant milestones in […]