Bangladesh category will focus on Bangladesh’s currents affairs, business events, inspiring development projects.
IntroductionBangladesh’s current political atmosphere is rooted deep in the long-held tradition of student politics. Heck, in the eighteen years, Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh’s current prime minister (this time around) and her party were countless times accused of hoisting upon that country severe human rights abuses, shams elections & dictatorships suffered by some for at least fifteen. However, a … Read more
The interim government of Bangladesh is currently under substantial public scrutiny due to its perceived disproportionate emphasis on targeting political activists and leaders rather than prioritising critical issues about public security, law and order, and economic regulation.Citizens are beginning to question the appropriateness of the government’s persistent pursuit of political activists and leaders in light … Read more
Dhaka-based dance school Kolpotoru represented Bangladesh at the prestigious Bali Yatra Festival 2024, one of Asia’s most significant open cultural fairs, in Cuttack, Odisha.A nine-member troupe from the school participated in the seven-day event, which took place from November 15 to 22.Cultural groups from Indonesia, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Slovakia also participated in … Read more
By: ANSAR AHMED ULLAH The rich maritime heritage of South Asian Lascars, especially Bengali sailors, resonated through the historic Cutty Sark as Bengali folk music and traditional sea shanties came together at this year’s Sea Shanty Festival on 23 November.Local schoolchildren from Lucas Vale Primary School in Deptford took centre stage, performing a Bengali river … Read more
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has cancelled the allocation of Tk 5.0 million for a feature film titled ‘Moving Bangladesh’, Nuhash Humayun’s debut production.Nuhash announced the making of this film four years ago. In 2022, the Ousted Awami League government allocated Tk 5 million for the film.Mohammad Nazrul Islam, director of the … Read more
My thoughts and opinions The landslide victory of Donald Trump in the recently held U.S. presidential election has raised numerous questions and expectations worldwide, including in Bangladesh. Bangladesh, an essential South Asian state and an enduring ally of America, may find its following diplomatic, economic, and security priorities changing on the first date of a … Read more
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the State Guest House Jamuna, Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus invited the Bangladesh women’s football team to convey national congratulations for their consecutive victory in the SAFF Women’s Championship.The Bengal Tigresses defeated their hosts, Nepal, with a score of 2-1 in the climactic finale on Wednesday in Kathmandu. … Read more
Rasel Ahmed, a legendary Bangladeshi dancer, perpetually enthrals audiences globally. Due to his dedication and talent, Rasel has emerged as one of the country’s most proficient and diverse dancers.Rasel Ahmed’s passion for dance began at the age of five. He studied traditional Bangla folk dance, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and contemporary dance under the instruction of Shibli … Read more
Victory Day programme planned Based on Bengali nationalism, Hridoye 71 (71@HEART) convened a consultation meeting on 25 November at a community hall in East London to establish a democratic and secular Bangladesh that upholds the values of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. Artists, writers, journalists, professionals, freedom fighters and the Bengali diaspora attended the meeting. At the … Read more
Bangladesh’s Youth Lead the Charge Against Corruption and Autocracy Recently, Bangladesh has seen a remarkable resurgence of student activism, echoing the powerful movements that have played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s rich history. Fuelled by a deep yearning for change, the young people of Bangladesh have come together to stage protests, fervently advocating … Read more
A Cultural and Scenic Gem Introduction Riven with rivers and streams, Kuttanad is a land of paradise full of rice plantations in the form of gorgeous green fringed by under-blue water routes, creating one topography. Sunamganj is one of the most beautiful districts of Bangladesh. From ancient civilisation to colonial governance, its historical heritage is … Read more
Immediate Crises and Strategies for Stabilizing Law and Order Following the collapse of a totalitarian regime, the transition to a more democratic society presents a range of challenges in maintaining law and order. However, this transition also holds the promise of a more democratic and just society. Several crises, including potential power struggles, social unrest, … Read more
In the 2022–23 fiscal year, Bangladesh earned $55.55 billion from exports, with $46.99 billion coming from garment exports alone, representing 84.58 percent of total export earnings. Given the deteriorating law and order following the power change, worker dissatisfaction, protests, strikes, and factory closures are raising serious concerns about this sector’s future, contributing around 85 percent … Read more
An Overview |My thoughts and opinions| The public heavily criticises the interim government of Bangladesh for focusing more on capturing activists and leaders instead of resolving some immediate concerns surrounding law, order, and economic regulation. This criticism is aimed at the government’s continuing persecution of political activists and leaders. Secondly, not only questioning but Bangladeshi … Read more
A Most Controversial Infrastructure Project in Bangladesh My thoughts and opinions I 18th September 2024 Are you looking for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel (Karnaphuli tunnel) of Bangladesh, an iconic infrastructure project? Beneath the port city of Chittagong and intertwined with the Karnaphuli River, South Asia gets its first underwater tunnel. The tunnel is of that … Read more
Boundaries and implications My thoughts and opinions | 11th Sep 2024 Introduction Bangladesh is one of the many countries that are actively discussing student participation in national politics. Students of this country have, throughout its history, played a major role in politics, and their roles are crucial during important events like the Language Movement of … Read more
Overcoming Challenges and Moving Forward with Reforms Founded in 1949, the Awami League has been a significant and influential political party since the inception of Bangladesh’s political system. Throughout its existence, the Awami League has consistently played a central and dominant role in shaping the political environment of Bangladesh. The party has been pivotal in … Read more
My thoughts and opinions | 9th Sep 2024 Bangladesh is now facing a highly contested and unpredictable political environment. At the root of this are consistent assaults on democratic traditions, increased political competition, and general disillusionment among constituents. The general election is around the corner, and with it comes a period of the Democratic balloting … Read more
With its low-lying geography and dense river network, Bangladesh is especially prone to flooding triggered by the monsoon. The monsoon season deposits significant yearly rainfall, essential to the country’s agriculture. However, it’s crucial to take into account the symptoms and consequences of these rains, as the risk of flood damage can harm homes, structures, and … Read more
My thoughts and opinions | 9th Sep 2024 Although Bangladesh’s flat and low-lying deltaic landscape, large river systems, and predictable monsoon seasons have made it quite famous, the country also faces severe flooding situations—mostly reoccurring natural disasters. Such repetitive flooding disasters seriously impact millions of people, agriculture, infrastructure, and the economy. Understanding of the causes … Read more