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Mir Aftabuddin Ahmed

Mir Aftabuddin Ahmed is policy development officer at the City of Toronto.

mark carney wins Canadian election

Canada bets on the political centre and an economist

Mark Carney faces an assignment that will stretch even his crisis-tested resume.
3 May 2025, 09:00 AM
3 May 2025, 09:00 AM
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The role of state and society in sustaining gendered violence

Rape persists in Bangladesh at the scale it does because too many men believe they are superior beings and that women exist to be controlled.
24 April 2025, 09:40 AM
24 April 2025, 09:40 AM
A reminder of the nearly unwinnable hand Yunus was dealt

A reminder of the nearly unwinnable hand Yunus was dealt

A sentiment has taken root in Bangladesh: Yunus is an honest man with good intentions.
26 January 2025, 02:10 AM
26 January 2025, 02:10 AM
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The BPL anthem: A rhythm of change

Bangladesh's youth rise up, fueling a cultural movement of protest and hope.
5 December 2024, 09:00 AM
5 December 2024, 09:00 AM
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Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.
5 September 2024, 09:41 AM
5 September 2024, 09:41 AM
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When rule of (no) law reigns supreme

A narrative from both the government and some mass media outlets promotes a version of events that is far detached from the reality experienced
3 August 2024, 04:00 AM
3 August 2024, 04:00 AM
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An ode to our senior citizens

The notion of community upliftment will fade with the passing of Bangladesh's current cohort of senior citizens.
28 May 2024, 04:19 AM
28 May 2024, 04:19 AM
Pakistan bats for Imran Khan

Pakistan bats for Imran Khan

Khan's clout originates from a general belief that he can do no wrong while representing Pakistan.
15 February 2024, 00:00 AM
15 February 2024, 00:00 AM
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How state intervention can boost our economy

The sad truth is our political establishment is too busy arguing with one another regarding issues which only they are concerned with. Dialogue, discussion and debate regarding policy matters seem to have been ignored for too long.
8 February 2017, 18:00 PM
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The declining left - Bangladesh expects more

Suranjit Sengupta had been a stalwart of the Awami League for the last four decades or so. An articulate parliamentarian and a vociferous constitutionalist, Mr. Sengupta had been a robust voice in favour of socialist principles.
5 February 2017, 18:00 PM
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Trump's threat to Obama's environmental legacy

Barack Obama has been a very interesting international figure in the last decade or so. His administration has been dubbed by the
27 January 2017, 18:00 PM
climate change

Why we need it now

More than ever before, Bangladesh truly needs to work towards a sustainable economy, hand in hand. political culture, the term consensus seems to be floating around the media these days. Let the citizens show politicians the power of such a consensus.
23 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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The lasting symbolism of Bangabandhu

Thousands waited to catch a glimpse of the man who had single-handedly captivated the minds of the Bengali people.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Bangladesh at a Political Crossroads

Bangladesh will be observing the eighth consecutive year of the present Awami League Government on January 5, 2017.
4 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Engaging young people- Think big

Engaging young people: Think big

The National Youth Policy of 2003 defines a Bangladeshi youth as an individual aged between 18 and 34. In coherence with established population models of developing nations, Bangladesh has observed a consistent increase in the growth of its youth populace.
27 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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Dhaka needs a revolution in its public transportation network

From the very top, I think I should make it clear that living in the snowy apocalyptic hell of Toronto, I do use Uber from time to time.
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Noor Hossain

Why I am not celebrating

In a recent commentary piece, Mr. Mahfuz Anam shed light on the Democracy Restoration Day and outlined the demands that the then tripartite alliance between the Awami League-led 15-party coalition, the BNP-led 7-party coalition and a group of left-leaning parties, made to the nation.
7 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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A foreigner's perspective

Having visited Thailand for over five times during my lifetime, I would like to believe that I learnt quite a lot about the country and its culture. Its booming tourism industry and ever growing clothing market are attractive to travellers and foreign investors alike.
15 October 2016, 18:00 PM
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