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Prime Minister Tareq Rahman's Five-Day UN Visit
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Prime Minister Tareq Rahman's Five-Day UN Visit

Many see Prime Minister Tareq Rahman's five-day UN visit as merely a trip for delivering a speech. The matter is not so simple. It must be remembered that this was the first major opportunity for the new government to present Bangladesh's new political and diplomatic position on the international stage. Therefore, discussion and analysis of this visit and the Prime Minister's speech at the United Nations is naturally important.

Sarder Farid Ahmad 1,481 views
Is the world merely a playground for the powerful? Opinion

Is the world merely a playground for the powerful?

The impact of war is never confined only to the battlefield. The burden of missile devastation, fuel crises, and rising commodity prices must ultimately be borne by ordinary people. The recent conflict in the Middle East has once again brought that grim reality to the fore. Even when attacks target military installations, unarmed people often lose their lives; ordinary citizens, including women and children, are injured.

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An LNG Terminal on Land Is Essential to Ensure Energy Security Opinion

An LNG Terminal on Land Is Essential to Ensure Energy Security

The severe gas shortage across the country following the fire incident at the LNG terminal in Maheshkhali has once again exposed the vulnerabilities of Bangladesh’s energy security. The disruption in gas supplies is affecting electricity generation, industrial production, CNG stations and household cooking. In many places, people are having to wait for hours at CNG filling stations, while in many households, cooking stoves remain unusable due to the lack of gas. Industrial production has also been disrupted, with businesses increasingly turning to alternative fuels at higher costs. What we are witnessing is a clear example of how a single technical accident can affect almost every aspect of public life and the economy.

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From Zia’s BNP to Today’s BNP: What Has Changed? Opinion

From Zia’s BNP to Today’s BNP: What Has Changed?

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has crossed 48 years since its establishment. President Ziaur Rahman founded the party on September 1, 1978. Since then, the BNP has travelled a long and turbulent road. It has weathered many storms and experienced numerous ups and downs. It has been in power and remained in opposition. It has led movements and has also faced movements against it. But it would be a mistake to view the history of the BNP merely as a history of coming to power and staying out of power.

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Major Correction in the Crypto Market, Crispo Coin Under Discussion for New Potential Opinion

Major Correction in the Crypto Market, Crispo Coin Under Discussion for New Potential

The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a significant correction, with total market capitalization dropping sharply from its recent peaks. Bitcoin, along with major altcoins, has seen substantial declines, erasing billions of dollars in value over the past few weeks. Investors are closely watching the market as volatility intensifies, leading to both concern and cautious optimism among traders.

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Khaleda Zia's Legacy in Politics Opinion

Khaleda Zia's Legacy in Politics

The greatest tribute to Khaleda Zia will be to take the difficult test of her political legacy. The answer to the question of what she left behind will not only be given by history; the future politics of the BNP will also provide it. That answer will not depend on how many times the party chants her name; it will depend on how much it can truly uphold her most important teachings—the people's vote, democracy, political freedom, and the right to resistance. Khaleda Zia has passed away. Her political chapter has ended; but her legacy is not yet over. It is now, or…

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Delhi's dual policy and Dhaka's 'hard message' Opinion
New equation in Dhaka-Delhi diplomacy •

Delhi's dual policy and Dhaka's 'hard message'

Bangladesh's recent foreign ministry briefing and subsequent diplomatic developments indicate a clear shift in South Asian geopolitics. Indian representative Dinesh Babuji's sudden rushing around and his urgent meeting with Bangladesh's prime minister are not isolated incidents; rather, they are a direct effect of a stern and clear message given by Dhaka, going beyond long-established diplomatic conventions.

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The Bangladesh That Still Remains Unfulfilled Opinion
The Victory of August 5 •

The Bangladesh That Still Remains Unfulfilled

An important context: If the aspirations of July are not realized, then the question will arise—for whom were they not fulfilled, and for whose benefit were they sidelined? If anyone is found responsible, they must bear the consequences. There will be no leniency. Why is the July Charter not being implemented? Who is opposing it? One does not need to be a political expert to find the answers. Everyone sees it, everyone knows it. Those responsible will not get off easily—the reckoning is not that simple.

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The Day Fear Was Defeated Opinion

The Day Fear Was Defeated

বিপ্লবের ইতিহাসে এমন কিছু মুহূর্ত থাকে, যার আগে এবং পরে দেশকে আর একই রকম দেখা যায় না। ২০২৪ সালের ১৬ জুলাই বাংলাদেশের জন্য তেমনই একটি দিন। সেদিন রংপুরে নিহত হন বেগম রোকেয়া বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের শিক্ষার্থী আবু সাঈদ। তবে প্রকৃত অর্থে সেদিন একজন মানুষের মৃত্যু হয়নি। সেদিন মৃত্যুবরণ করেছিল ভয়। জন্ম নিয়েছিল প্রতিরোধের নতুন মনোবিজ্ঞান। যেকোনো স্বৈরশাসনের সবচেয়ে বড় শক্তি অস্ত্র নয়; ভয়। মানুষকে বিশ্বাস করানো যে, রাষ্ট্রের বিরুদ্ধে দাঁড়ানো মানেই নিশ্চিত পরাজয়। প্রতিবাদ মানেই বিপদ। নীরব থাকাই নিরাপদ। দীর্ঘ সময় ধ

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