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Ekushey and the national language of politics
This is an Ekushey like most others before. Although all our Ekusheys are located in political spaces adorned by cultural symbols, it has always been an event which we celebrate and welcome to renew...
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Where have all the flowers gone?
Photo: bdnews24.com ‘Where have all the flowers gone?’ as the revolutionary folksong legend Pete Seeger used to sing creating unwarily stirring impact on the youth mind to make them dream for a better...
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The abuse or misuse of language in politics
In these past many days, the language employed by Bangladesh’s political leaders about one another as also about foreign dignitaries has been pretty strident, and virulently so. Sheikh Hasina and Begum...
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Sri Lanka created an example of democracy
Newly elected president Sirisena waves at media as he leaves the EC. Photo credit: Reuters. A successful and peaceful transfer of power in a swift and orderly manner has appeared to be a symbol of hope...
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When soldiers occupy their own countries
Thai Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha. REUTERS/Erik De Castro. The army-picked parliament in Thailand has impeached deposed prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra. She will not be able to take part in...
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There is Milk and Honey in the Buriganga
Miscreants set bus and car on fire in Dhaka's Motijheel area on Tues 8/1. Count ‘em! Not one, not two but five of them met with the media barons of Bangladesh and they had a goal that was nothing short...
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Coming full circle into darkness
Past SSC examinees taking the test. Photo: bdnews24.com. As I sit down to write what is on my mind today, I have this odd sense of déjà vu. It seems that I have had these exact same thoughts, felt this...
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Redoing the Pandavas and Kauravas war
AFP PHOTO/Farjana K. GODHULY. One doesn’t get more frustrated than when a war goes on without any clear ending. The situation in Bangladesh has bogged everything down just like the ancient wars. The...
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Servants killing state owners: what next?
Two uncompromising leaders: Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina The Constitution of Bangladesh asserts that its citizens are the sole owners of the country. On the other hand, political parties,...
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Delhi ka Laddoo
PM Narendra Modi. Photo: Reuters. Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are realising how bitter sweets can be. They would accept now what someone said long ago – those who take a ‘Delhi ka Laddoo’ (Delhi’s...
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Obama & political paradigm shifts in South Asia
The presence of US President Barack Obama on the 66th Republic Day of India and his speeches supporting democracy were considered by many as both excellent and diplomatic. He won the hearts of Indians...
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National dialogue: Prelude or decisive solution?
Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid. There is no denying that the current political situation in Bangladesh is very grave. The cycle of current politically-motivated violence has caused over a hundred...
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By all means necessary
Politicians seek power to use it for the benefit of the people whom they represent. Two of those primary benefits are the life and liberty of the people. Obviously, in the current political climate in...
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Don’t they have homes to go back to?
Police seen deployed around BNP's office on Feb 16, 2015. Barricades being put up at both ends of Road-86, Gulshan. Photo: Tanvir Ahammed / bdnews24.com Selima Rahman informs us that Begum Khaleda Zia...
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A bleeding Bengal spring?
Palash flowers blooming in springtime. Photo: Mustafiz Mamun / bdnews24.com Spring signs are always positive and optimistic. It is a time for rejuvenation, new planting of seeds, and the promise of...
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Which way now?
The National Emblem of Bangladesh Bangladesh has come a long way over the last four and half decades from the maliciously coined phrase, labelled by Henry Kissinger as the ‘basket case of the world,’...
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Political solution impossible through dialogue!
Two uncompromising leaders: BNP Leader Khaleda Zia and PM Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh is undergoing severe political crisis, with innocent people losing their lives almost every single day. The rolling...
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What the Editors Council has not done
It is agreed that it ought not to be the job of a government to do anything that will militate against the freedom of the press. In a democracy, even a fledgling one, a free press is a reassurance to...
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Kamal Hossain is part of our history
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the company of Kamal Hossain. The son of Bangladesh’s prime minister has demanded, in a Facebook status, the arrest of, among others, former foreign minister Kamal Hossain. Why...
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Jananetri and Deshnetri for all
PM Sheikh Hasina (L) and Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia (R). Photo: bdnews24.com. Since the 1971 Liberation War, has there ever been a more grievous time for the nation of Bangladesh than now? No....
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