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Do not budge to transport strikers
16:45, Nov 28, 2019

Do not budge to transport strikers

Nadeem Qadir
Unhappy about time extension of the new transport law’s implementation? No. However, any possible dilution of some of the important clauses...Details
In Trump era, Europeans want a very different foreign policy
16:19, Nov 28, 2019

In Trump era, Europeans want a very different foreign policy

Peter Apps
As indicators of how America's allies now feel about Washington after three years of Donald Trump, there are a few statistics more stark than those...Details
Facebook helped fuel hate-campaign against Rohingyas
17:56, Nov 27, 2019

Facebook helped fuel hate-campaign against Rohingyas

Saleem Samad
Here is how Facebook which dominates social media has failed the vulnerable communities, especially concerning the hate campaign and fake news...Details
Prince Andrew in a pickle!
16:49, Nov 26, 2019

Prince Andrew in a pickle!

Towheed Feroze
Prince Andrew is in a jam! Well, that is saying it lightly. It seems that no one wants to be seen with Andrew anymore after his interview with the...Details
Glass Ceiling: An invisible barrier for the working women
16:55, Nov 25, 2019

Glass Ceiling: An invisible barrier for the working women

Chowdhury Saima Ferdous
Glass ceiling is that invisible bar that prevents women from reaching the top of their career; while "Glass Cliff" is an obstacle women face after...Details
Pakistan’s history of hostage politics
12:09, Nov 24, 2019

Pakistan’s history of hostage politics

Syed Badrul Ahsan
Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has finally made it to London. Life for him has been quite a mess in the last few years, with...Details
Rajapaksa in: New era for Sri Lanka?
12:54, Nov 23, 2019

Rajapaksa in: New era for Sri Lanka?

Md Sharif Hasan
To his supporters----mainly Sinhala Buddhists---- Gotbaya Rajapaksa is the president Sri Lanka needs. They believe, he can strengthen security...Details
In Hong Kong, worst may be yet to come
16:55, Nov 22, 2019

In Hong Kong, worst may be yet to come

Peter Apps
As protests in Hong Kong approach their sixth consecutive month, those in charge of the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing may be regretting they...Details
The unique “games” people play
13:43, Nov 21, 2019

The unique “games” people play

Nadeem Qadir
The games some people play here are unique and ugly. These games are created here indigenously and only they and their likes can play. The games...Details
Global economy dodges recession by narrowest of margins
12:11, Nov 20, 2019

Global economy dodges recession by narrowest of margins

John Kemp
The global economy may have narrowly avoided a recession, with most industrial and financial indicators pointing to a slight improvement in...Details
Chinese Belt and Road Initiative: South Asian market
16:46, Nov 18, 2019

Chinese Belt and Road Initiative: South Asian market

Swadesh Roy
Qinzhou is the ancient point of Chinese Marine Silk Road. In this Qinzhou seaport, China has started the construction of the China-Malaysia Qinzhou...Details
The politics and contradictions of Maulana Bhashani
10:48, Nov 17, 2019

The politics and contradictions of Maulana Bhashani

Syed Badrul Ahsan
It is time to remember a giant in Bengali politics. Forty-three years ago, on 17 November 1976, Moulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani died. A whole era...Details
Urbanisation and rising energy consumption
19:14, Nov 16, 2019

Urbanisation and rising energy consumption

John Kemp
China's urbanisation over the last four decades has been described as the largest human migration in history, with several hundred million people...Details
Jamdani: its heritage and recognition in the world map
18:41, Nov 16, 2019

Jamdani: its heritage and recognition in the world map

Shehnaz Rokeb
Jamdani is a fine muslin fabric originated in Bangladesh, not very new in the global map. The opulence of jamdani design not only makes it’s...Details
Every final judgment not necessarily right or just
17:58, Nov 15, 2019

Every final judgment not necessarily right or just

Md Sharif Hasan
The Indian Supreme Court’s verdict in the Ayodhya matter has settled the title suit in favor of the main Hindu plaintiff, essentially the Vishwa...Details
Noor Hossain was an addict!
16:22, Nov 14, 2019

Noor Hossain was an addict!

Towheed Feroze
I actually agree that Noor Hossain was addicted – not to any drugs, but to the 80s fiery ideals of democracy that plunged Bangladesh into eight...Details
Remembering leaders but what about their principles?
16:21, Nov 13, 2019

Remembering leaders but what about their principles?

Mahmudur Rahman
Come a given day the media and social media are replete with the memories of leaders, mostly political, whom we have lost due to natural causes or...Details
Losing grip to hold strong
16:49, Nov 12, 2019

Losing grip to hold strong

Radef Anwar
October in Sydney brings with it a certain warmth that reminds me of Hemanta (late Autumn) in Dhaka. For an immigrant like myself, who has spent...Details
35th ASEAN Summit against conflict inside Asia
13:22, Nov 11, 2019

35th ASEAN Summit against conflict inside Asia

Swadesh Roy
35th ASEAN Summit on 2-3 November in Thailand, represented the theme “advancing partnership for sustainability”. An ASEAN-UN meeting was followed...Details
A vice chancellor ... in an ideal world
16:25, Nov 10, 2019

A vice chancellor ... in an ideal world

Syed Badrul Ahsan
The incontrovertible truth about higher education in the country today is the depths to which it is relentlessly being pushed. Teachers are by and...Details
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