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Taliban is a Menace, Bangladesh Needs No Lesson from It

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- A delegation of Bangladeshi politicians, led by Mamunul Haque of the Khelafat Majlish, has just returned from Afghanistan. They expressed token concern over restrictions on women's e... Read More


Trump has not failed

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The denial of the Nobel peace prize to American President Donald Trump, a gesture which was expected for his role in ending several wars, does not detract from his creditable effort ... Read More


Debate Over Electoral System: Leaders Urge Strengthening Conventional Polls Over PR

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- As Bangladesh inches closer to the general election, political leaders and experts are still sharply divided over the idea of introducing a proportional representation (PR) system. A... Read More


What Bangladesh can learn from China's victory in eradicating poverty

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Eradicating poverty is a shared aspiration and a pressing need that resonates widely across the Global South. After sustained efforts, China solemnly declared to the world at the cen... Read More


Israel's detention of Bangladeshi activist Shahidul Alam

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- At the fag end of the Gaza War, the photographer and activist Shahidul Alam became the first person from Bangladesh to join The Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens to Ga... Read More


Enayetullah Khan Hosts Dinner

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Enayetullah Khan, founder of the Cosmos Group, hosted a dinner at his Baridhara residence to celebrate Mr. Enam ul Haque, Chairman of WildTeam 80th birthday. Among other diplomats, t... Read More


Bangladesh at Crossroads: July Charter and politics of reforms

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The July Charter of 2024, born from the fervour of the July Uprising, remains suspended in uncertainty. Disagreements over its scope-especially how to grant it a durable, supra-const... Read More


Better off and poor elderlies: Same age, different deprivations

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- About 25 + years ago I began to explore the world of the elderly to do a radio series on this population group for the BBC. The radio series was supported by Help Age, a UK INGO work... Read More


India to continue discussing water-sharing issues within JRC framework: Misri

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday said India will continue discussions on water-related issues, including the Ganges and Teesta water-sharing treaties, within the frame... Read More


Hasina's stay in India a legal matter requiring bilateral engagement: Misri

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Explaining former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's presence in India and its impacts on bilateral relations, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday said this is a 'judicial le... Read More