Intellectual creation cannot be partisan, neither in vocabulary nor in concept. So is the neatly woven article of Maskwaith Ahsan. Therefore common readers of my caliber from both side of the aisle find green or red patches of moral shelter in this kind of well-contoured mindscape. Let us present a Freedom Fighter, from the...
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The 1971 war criminals’ trial is finally on the move to provide closure to victims’ families. Those from Bangladesh who sold their soul to the rulers of Pakistan and collaborated with the Yahiya regime are set to be tried for crimes against humanity. They are not only accused of loots, kills and rapes but...
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BNP Chairperson and leader of the opposition Mrs Khaleda Zia, widow of slain President General Ziaur Rahman, addressed a rally at Laldighi maidan on 29th March 2010. This is her first public appearance, after Mahajote Government’s assumption of power, on 39th anniversary of the glorious independence of our country on 26th march, a day...
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‘Ever since I was born, I have had to experience life as a refugee.’ In the recent clash between Bangalee settlers and indigenous people over land disputes, she has lost all her belongings as Bangalee settlers ser her house and shop on fire in front of the law enforcers. She is roaming around the...
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As a student of English Literature I found the avenue to journalism wide open. It was easy to anticipate this kind of hurried literature. I started my civil service career as a public broadcast executive. The National Broadcasting House in Dhaka stood like Satyajit Ray’s Jalsaghar, under the shadows of colonial hangover and with...
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Bangladesh Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina made several milestone achievements during her visit in China. After her historic India visit, it is another major achievement which she made in making major breakthrough in bilateral relation with another giant regional and global economy. China will allow duty free access of Bangladeshi products to its markets and...
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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman introduced one-party system in 1975 knowing well that poverty and illiteracy would hinder the development of democracy in Bangladesh. As the Father of the Nation he was above politics and political divisions. That’s why he prioritized nation-building and economic sovereignty of a country that in 1971 only had geographical independence...
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Unlike the militaries of Bangladesh of the past and Pakistan even now, the Indian military has always seen itself subordinate to its political masters. As one book review stated, “Independent India has never known a military coup d’état – scarcely even the rumour of one.” Even the harshest enemies of India and its military...
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The opposition party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party or BNP has decided to observe 7th March as the Jail Day as on this day, Tareque Rahman, now senior vice-chairman of BNP, was taken into custody by caretaker government for corruption and abuse of power. Zealously BNP also termed it as “Black Night” on their posters. These...
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I am almost as old as Bangladesh. While I may not be considered young anymore, my country is still a child. Thirty-nine years is nothing but the age of teething in the life of nations. The country still needs to be handled with care. Before its birth, the people of then East Pakistan had...
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