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Ziaur Rahman is the hero of the murder of Bangabandhu and his family. His son Tarique Rahman has shouted while sitting by the Thames River, 'No Indian product will be allowed to be sold in Bangladesh.' If this is the BNP's line, then we have to remember why in August last year, he sent three of his party's top leaders to two 'sick' Indian bureaucrats in Singapore? What did they say? Let's open it up now. They said that the Indian government should help BNP to come to power in the January elections this year. In response, the two bureaucrats told Tarique's representatives that your father Zia killed Bangabandhu and his family. And your mother, with the help of the military authorities...

Syed Afsar Uddin. Known to his family and relatives as Mithu. A well-known and beloved face of the British media, an academic, journalist, broadcaster and community activist. He brought endless life into this world like ten others. His death has shattered my heart. This pain cannot be explained to anyone. I have lost my place of pride. After you left, Bhabhi (wife of the late Syed Afsar Uddin Mithu) told Amma, 'You are very lucky that your son understood nothing except his mother. May Allah grant all mothers a child like your son.' You were larger than life. You were a person full of love. You fought your cancer…

Every year, it is seen that the prices of daily necessities that increase due to fasting and Eid decrease after Eid. But this time, the prices of onions, potatoes, eggs, edible oil and spices are increasing even after Eid. As a result, people with limited incomes are becoming more worried. According to Prothom Alo, the prices of several new products have increased in the market after Eid. It was seen on the spot last Thursday that the prices of onions and garlic have increased mainly due to supply shortages in Malibagh, Rampura and Karwan Bazar in the capital. The price of onions has increased by 5 to 10 taka per kg depending on the quality. A week ago, local garlic, which was being sold at a price of 120 to 150 taka per kg, was sold at 130 taka on Thursday.

Bangladesh has provided humanitarian shelter to millions of Rohingya who were forcibly displaced from Myanmar. In total, about one million members of this community are still sheltering in the country. Bangladesh has also made progress in realizing economic and social rights. But freedom of expression is still under threat. Overall, the human rights situation in Bangladesh in 2019 was mixed. The London-based international human rights organization Amnesty International, based in the United Kingdom, made these comments in its annual report. The report titled 'Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific: A Review of 2019' was released on Thursday. The report said that repressive digital security laws, which have the potential to be used to intimidate dissenting voices, have…

Bangladesh has moved up seven places in the ranking of the happiest countries in the world. This year, Bangladesh is ranked 94th out of 146 countries in the UN World Happiness Report. Last year, Bangladesh was ranked 101st out of 149 countries in the world. [UN-sponsored World Happiness Report 2022 released on Friday (March 18, 2022 The question is, are we really happy? Is it because of the environment? A news report in the media has not only depressed the mind, but also shocked it. A video of a UP member hitting a young woman with a shoe in front of hundreds of people has been circulated (Prothom Alo, March 19, 2022). What really happened? On March 15, around 7 pm, a public…

Dr. Atiur Rahman's article titled 'Committed to Growth and Development' published in Samakha on January 7 has come to my attention. The former governor of Bangladesh Bank has highlighted the welfare activities of the government. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that by 2041, our country will develop from digital to smart. This is undoubtedly an important decision of recent times. In a smart government system, all government services must be provided in a smart manner, where there will be no suffering and harassment. But how well are we getting services even after becoming digital? The education system must be made completely smart. The education system is now in a state of utter disaster. It can be said that there is no practice of merit in the country, there is only practice of numbers. Apart from that, the subject of study, the subject…

In many developing economies like Bangladesh, inflation has become a major problem in the post-COVID era, especially due to the disruption of the supply chain of essential goods due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Along with this, policy mismanagement, liquidity crisis in the financial sector, chaos in foreign exchange rate management, and even lack of good governance due to institutional weaknesses have had a negative impact on the quality of life of the common people. Just as low interest rates are discouraging small depositors, low interest rates are also extremely encouraging a culture of default by diverting money to the wrong sectors. As I said earlier, the number one problem not only in Bangladesh, but almost all over the world is now inflation control. The dollar crisis is also a big problem in Bangladesh. To solve the problem, excess purchases of goods can be controlled to control inflation, so that…

In a clear imitation of India's freedom hero Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the country's main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is currently in the final stages of a vast march. Ignoring critics and skeptics, he has walked more than 3,500 kilometers from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, but his journey, which has nothing to do with the freedom struggle, has been a success in terms of political protest and public gathering. The three-month-long Bharat Jodo Yatra, or the march for India's unity, has generated great enthusiasm among conscious people. The march entered the northern state of Punjab on Tuesday night. It will end on the high peaks of Indian-administered Kashmir. After walking such a long distance, the Indian…

Although the University Grants Commission or UGC is responsible for overseeing higher education in the country, it does not have the judicial power, that is, the power to punish. Therefore, the chairman and members of the UGC met the President on Thursday evening and recommended increasing its legal power and authority. Currently, the UGC can investigate irregularities in government and private universities and supervise their activities. In light of the situation, they make recommendations to the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Education has the authority to decide whether to take a decision in that light. In other words, we see the role of the UGC as a lot like Nidhiram Sardar without a shield and sword. The first thing is, why does the UGC want judicial power. If that is the case, even after making recommendations on any issue, the education…

The month of December was very important throughout the great liberation war of 1971. The turning point of the war was in this month. The freedom fighters started moving towards Dhaka after liberating various regions of the country. December 5 was a Sunday. On this day, the skies of Bengal were cleared of enemies in an all-out battle. The Allied Air Force completely occupied the skies of Dhaka. Throughout the day, Indian fighter jets launched fierce attacks on Pakistani military bases. They rendered the airports useless. A day later, the Indian government officially recognized Bangladesh. News of the defeat of the Pakistani invaders started reaching the Mukti Bahini from different places. There are many turning points in the history of Bengali independence. Even today, there are many unknown histories of the war and stories of sacrifice. In the great liberation struggle…