Opinion

Gains and Pains of an Era in Power

Pranab Kumar Panday: “Continuity” in government matters a great deal for the development of a country. There is a possibility that many decisions of the present government may get reversed

1970’s election campaign made Bangabandhu an iconic figure

Dr. Atiur Rahman: The Pakistan general election in 1970 based on ‘one-man-one vote’ principle proved to be a watershed moment in the turbulent history of the erstwhile Indian sub-continent. This

Remembering Justice Murshed

Barrister M Tamijuddin: “A drop of ink makes millions think.” I am told by a very senior journalist as well as by a very elderly lawyer that it was Justice

Crucifixion of American Democracy

Abdul Mannan: Just for one man’s lust for power and greed, democracy in America as envisaged by its founding fathers died a tragic death on Wednesday, 6th January 2021. The

Twelve years of ‘People First’

Dr. Atiur Rahman: t is heartening to note that the government led by honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has just completed twelve years of its continued existence. The last one

Fight against Covid-19 and Expectations for 2021

Pranab Kumar Panday: In 2020, the Covid-19 paralyzed all sectors worldwide as one of the major catastrophes of the century. The virus spread around the globe within a relatively brief

Sustainable Development through Climate Action

Bappy Rahman: Climate change impacts the planet through higher temperatures, an increase of extreme weather events, changing precipitation patterns, rising sea levels, and ocean acidification. It disrupts ecosystems, and human

We Australians face China’s bullying insults with honor

Dave Sharma: The appointment of Australia’s new Trade Minister, Dan Tehan, has been accompanied by speculation about whether he can help repair worsening trade tensions with China. Such trade tensions are