Bangladesh in the blood-drenched March: Counting Women’s Condition!
Thus Spoke Zarathustra- Thus Spoke Sheikh Mujib
‘Write my residential address of Dhamondi-32 on your envelopes as your parental abode,’ thus spoke Zarathrustra- sorry- thus spoke Bangabandhu to the hundreds and thousands of ravished women of 1971 whom our traditional, patriarchal society instantly rejected after a blood drenched war of nine long months.
Bangladeshi Migrant Arrivals in Europe Rise Sharply in 2025
The number of Bangladesh nationals arriving in Europe by sea and land increased significantly in 2025, according to newly released migration data.
Common People Crushed Under Rising Essential Commodity Prices During Ramadan
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, prices of daily essentials have surged in various kitchen markets across the capital and the country. From iftar items to fruits, fish and meat—prices have increased in almost every category. This has put low- and middle-income people under pressure. A visit to the markets shows that by the second day of fasting, prices of iftar and kitchen essentials are already soaring.
Debapriya Urges Review of Interim Government’s Foreign Agreements
CPD Distinguished Fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya has urged a review of the foreign agreements signed during the tenure of the interim government.
Yes, No and Different Layers of Legal and Constitutional Righteousness
Generally, a referendum or plebiscite calls upon the electorate of a country to cast direct votes on any proposal, law, economic or political issue. For example, in a referendum staged on June 23, 2016, around 52 percent of the British voters who did took part in it, decided to come out of the European Union (EU). Or, I have seen the news headlines of Pakistan’s call to India for a referendum in Kashmir since my childhood.
Bangladesh-US Tariff Pact Falls Short: Only 1% Reduction After Months of Talks
After nine months of continuous negotiations, the signing of the “reciprocal tariff agreement” between Bangladesh and the United States has drawn mixed reactions from trade analysts. The agreement, signed in Washington on Monday, has reduced reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi products by only 1 percent, bringing them down to 19 percent a result many believe falls far short of expectations given the length and intensity of the discussions.
Joint Forces Detain Over 600 Rohingyas Outside Camps in Ukhiya
Bangladesh Army led joint forces on Sunday detained more than 600 Rohingyas who were living outside the designated camps for forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals in Palongkhali Union of Ukhiya upazila in Cox’s Bazar district.
Bangladesh Angered by Myanmar’s Submission in Rohingya Genocide Case
The Government of Bangladesh has expressed deep concern over Myanmar’s recent submission in the Gambia versus Myanmar case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Washington’s Interference in Dhaka–Beijing Relations Will Not Be Tolerated
The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has issued a strong response, directly labeling the United States’ remarks on bilateral cooperation between Dhaka and Beijing as “irresponsible” and “groundless.” China has made it clear that Bangladesh–China relations are an internal matter between the two countries and that interference by any third party will not be tolerated.
Experts Warn ‘Mobocracy’ Threatens Minorities
Bangladesh’s democratic foundations are increasingly under threat as mob violence and insecurity against minority communities rise, experts warned at a policy dialogue in Dhaka, raising concerns over the country’s political future ahead of the February 12 national election.