Islamic extremism: The elephant in the room

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's so-called 'Arab-Islamic-American' summit in which US President Donald Trump addressed heads of
31 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Issuance of passports can be made easier

Passports are issued to the citizens of a country for international travel. They are issued by the concerned department or by any of its overseas missions, to those who are citizens by birth or by descent.
29 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Taking down the "Symbol of Justice"

Finally, the Goddess of Themis had to step down. And she had to do so unceremoniously, under duress. Earlier, the elders of the
26 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Rule of law and political use of Islam

Political leaders and political parties professing a vision of a modern and progressive society need to take a stand based on principles and idealism and lead the people, appealing to and awakening their best instincts, instead of giving in to fear and prejudice.
16 May 2017, 18:00 PM

When in doubt bring Ershad out

You have to hand it to the former general/president. Nobody can really match the age-defying, flamboyant showstopper like Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad.
10 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Upholding the dignity of higher judiciary

Over the last year or so the executive and the legislative arms of the State appear to have geared up their disparagement of the higher judiciary.
8 May 2017, 18:05 PM

The Lady of Justice

The sculpture at the Supreme Court premise does not represent any idol. Rather, it is an inspiration and solidarity with the world in its respect for truth and justice.
16 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Lest we forget - The legacy of Mujibnagar

We should celebrate the lives of the iconic Mujibnagar figures, without whose leadership and bravery, it may very well have been difficult for Bangladesh to achieve what was certainly a miraculous victory.
16 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Nababarsha in a different tenor

Preparations for the Bengali New Year festivities are in full swing. The shops are abuzz with patrons looking for red and white attire...
13 April 2017, 18:00 PM

A short history of a big deal

Ms Banerjee has sat on the issue and been changing goalposts for six years, with Bangladesh hostage to its neighbour's domestic politics as a State government refuses to play ball with the Centre. It is ordinary Bangladeshis who are bearing the brunt of this impasse.
11 April 2017, 18:00 PM

India must look out more for its neighbours

As the largest country and economy in South Asia, India is expected to exhibit restraint and generosity in its relationship, particularly with its small neighbours. It should pursue an agenda of collective interest and mutual benefit with its neighbours — not one of self-interest at the expense of its neighbours.
10 April 2017, 18:00 PM

The Teesta runs through it

Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, is visiting India. This is her first bilateral visit to India since 2010. Being committed to a state visit to Japan, the Bangladesh prime minister was unable to attend the inauguration of Narendra Modi in May 2014, when the heads of government of SAARC countries had been invited.
8 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Friendship is a flowing river

Maintenance of good relations with the neighbours, friendship to all, malice to none — is the policy I pursue throughout my life.
7 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Here's what's on the table for India and Bangladesh

With Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visiting India from April 7, 17 agreements and bilateral MoUs have been finalised.
5 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Progress made and potentials unexplored

During the war of liberation of Bangladesh, a Canadian parliamentary delegation was sent to India to witness the plight of Bangladeshis fleeing the war-torn country in 1971.
2 April 2017, 18:00 PM

The cost of a delayed Teesta treaty

Bangladesh shares 54 of its 57 transboundary rivers with India. Bangladesh experiences severe water crisis in the dry and lean season in most of the shared river basins due to upstream intervention by India, which impedes the livelihood options of the river dependent communities of the country.
1 April 2017, 18:00 PM

One genocide, one telegram, and two opportunists

DACCA University Quarter 24, March 25, 1971, Midnight: Professor Abdur Razzak of the International Relations Department of Dacca University lived on the first floor of Building 24 between the flats of Professor ANM Muniruzzamanon on the top floor and Professor Jyotirmoy Guhathakurtaon on the ground floor.
24 March 2017, 18:05 PM

Vital for protecting people's rights

In the absence of a functionally independent judiciary there can be no guarantee for the Rule of law in the country or protection of the citizens' fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution.
24 March 2017, 18:00 PM

What Bangladesh should demand from India

The upcoming visit by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India has generated a lot of excitement and expectations among the people in both Bangladesh and India.
22 March 2017, 18:00 PM

The case for holding back the chips

The twice-postponed visit of Bangladesh's Prime Minister to India has been set to take place from April 7 to 10.
19 March 2017, 18:00 PM