Monday, September 21, 2015

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 It is on twenty sixth day of the said month and year, India will be celebrating her seventy

Death Toll in Iran Demonstrations Might Reach 20 Thousand

 Elizabeth PalmerInformation trickling out of Iran on Tuesday suggests that a crackdown by authorities to

Free Elections Impossible With Parties Banned

 People no doubt have heard about a serious

Bangladesh’s Fragile Economy: Challenges and Uncertain Growth

 Razib Pervez

Geetanjali Shree’s Stories Symbolize the Indispensability of Writing and Creativity With Rising Authoritarianism Around

Indian author Geetanjali Shree won the International Booker Prize in May 2022 – making her the first writer

The Gloomy and Fearsome Bequest of Civil Wars Across Africa

Rifat Rafique BadhanCivil wars in Africa are complex, ongoing conflicts often stemming from post-colonial state

Neither Tagore Nor Nazrul Can Be Skipped When It Comes to Bengali Literature

 Rifat Rafique BadhanWriting anything about Bengali literature makes it obligatory to cite allusions to Rabindranath

China’s Drastic Bid to Fortify Foothold in Middle East Via Saudi Arabia

China is ready to be the most trustworthy and reliable partner in Saudi Arabia's national revitalization process, Chinese

A Case Study on Ethics, Accountability and Systemic Failure in Bangladesh's Real Estate Sector

 This case study documents a severe instance of consumer fraud and ethical breach within Bangladesh's regulated real estate

From Jute to Jeans: The Transformation of Bangladesh’s External Sector

Bangladesh’s external sector has undergone a profound and often underappreciated transformation over the past five decades. From a

Free Elections Impossible With Parties Banned

Dr. Richard L. BenkinPeople no doubt have heard about a serious partisan divide in US politics. We

Bangladesh at The Edge: A Nation’s Democratic Foundations Under Threat

K N AhadBangladesh today stands at one of the most consequential junctures in its post-independence history. What

Advances in Potato Production Technologies in Bangladesh With Emphasis on Seed Systems, Water Management and Late Blight Management

Dr. Md. Mahfuz  AlamIntroductionPotato cultivation remains a dynamic and strategic component of Bangladesh’s

How Winter Exposes the Harsh Reality of Homelessness in Dhaka’s Streets

MD. Noor Hamza PeashFor the past several days, a severe cold wave has been sweeping

A Confused Munir!

 Pakistani Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Asim Munir is always in the news  mostly for wrong reasons.  Very

Nobel Prize for Economics 2025 and Concepts of Fuelling Progress by Dismantling Old School Views

 The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Joel Mokyr Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for explaining

Maya Angelou: A Firebrand Against Colonialism

 An African proverb says, “Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always

Gaza to Dhaka: Choosing the Wrong Side

There are moments in a nation’s life when foreign policy stops being a matter of strategy and becomes

China Content to Let Its Friends Sink: Bangladesh Take Note

Dr. Richard L. BenkinEvents unfolding in Iran should be a cautionary tale to the leaders and

From Transactions to Transformation: The Role of Loans in Financial Inclusion

 In the contemporary financial landscape, the term 'loan' often carries a mix of reverence and frustration. Revered because

India Bangladesh Relationship: In Which Direction Is It Proceeding?

India and Bangladesh possess a long-cherished relations during the past fifty-six years. The relations are in existence since

Behind the Screen, Beyond the Wound: Online Harassment and the Lived Realities of Bangladeshi Women

The digital revolution in Bangladesh has unfolded with remarkable speed. Affordable smartphones, expanding mobile internet coverage, and the

Donald Trump’s Petro Bullying Gambits With Venezuelan Oil Rigs Gobbled Up

US President Donald Trump announced on 6 January 2026 evening that he has struck a deal with Venezuela's

Bay of Bengal, Great Power Politics and Bangladesh’s Defining Test

 Recently U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a “threat” to take control of Greenland, the autonomous territory of

Osman Hadi: Philosophy of Resistance

 Amir Mohammed KhosruThe lives and deaths of some people become etched in the consciousness of

World’s Top 10 Economies and India’s Role

 Razib PervezThe world’s ten biggest economies in 2025, measured by insignificant GDP, are controlled by

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