The Commonwealth: Where Being A Journalist Can Kill You

Fifty-three Commonwealth heads of government will meet for a summit in London on Thursday this week. Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the UK Minister of State for the Commonwealth, lauded it as a unique network of 53 states with a responsibility to exert global influence based on a shared commitment to democracy, the rule of law and good governance as enshrined in the Commonwealth Charter of 2013.

Those Responsible For Bottlenecks

Farmgate is one of the busiest spots in Dhaka where thousands of people, irrespective of their professions, have to cross every day. As the area is home to many educational institutions like government and private colleges, high schools, coaching centres and also commercial markets, kitchen shops, hotels and cinema halls, this area remains crowded throughout the day.

First Bangladeshi Cartoonists' Sticker On Facebook

On the eve of Bangla New Year 1425, Facebook has released the first Bangladeshi cartoonists’ special stickers made of a character ‘Drogo’, a little creature.

Unleashing The Imagination Of Business

Unleashing The Imagination Of Business

Digital Security Act Will Not Harass Journalist: Inu

He urges media people to work as vanguards of democracy 

Farmers Need Protection From Flashflood Losses

Farmers Need Protection From Flashflood Losses

Call It Genocide

Call It Genocide

An Exploration Of New Frontiers

A World of Three Zeros The New Economics of Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment and Zero Net Carbon Emissions Muhammad Yunus with Karl Weber The University Press Limited

History Of Electricity In Bangladesh

Electricity utilization in this region (Bangladesh) started in 1901 when a private generator was installed at the residence of the then Nawab of Dhaka.

Many Hurdles Yet To Cross Before Repatriation Prof Ali Riaz

Absence of third-party, int’l body to monitor progress most surprising, worrying, he says.

Beyond 'Raid And Rescue': Rime To Acknowledge The Damage Being Done

Raid and rescue operations are widely portrayed as heroic efforts to save the innocent from the evil. But, as this BTS series makes clear, the reality is not so clear-cut.

Ensuring Adult Learning To Promote Sustainable Development

“All people, irrespective of sex, age, race, ethnicity, and persons with disabilities, migrants, indigenous peoples, children and youth, especially those in vulnerable situations, should have access to lifelong learning opportunities that help them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to exploit opportunities and to participate fully in society.” – (United Nations, 2015, Paragraph 25).

Criminal Neglect

Few other people like Bangladeshis claim how respectful they are of the past and show no regard for it in real life. This is true about every aspect of our life from mementoes’ and memories of our liberation to ancient historical artifacts. So however, painful it may sound we should not be shocked that we have shown near criminal neglect of the paintings of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin hosted at the Memorial Museum in Mymensingh.

Unhealthy State: How The Market Ruined Healthcare

A decade has been passed since government took move to draft rules on how privately-run health facilities would operate in the country. And the draft is not ready yet. Isn’t it taking too long? Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) paid heed to the matter to explore what’s taking it so long. It found out that lack of political will and vested interests holding this back.

Fierce, Fearless, Free: There Will Never Be Another Asma Jahangir

Asma Jilani was all of just 19, when her country’s then-eastern wing declared independence in 1971, and then fought a nine-month war that ended with an affirmation of the new, and a severe indictment of the old. She was the daughter of Malik Ghulam Jilani, a civil servant-turned-politician whose political career was defined by unflinching opposition to martial law, first under Ayub Khan and then more famously the regime of Yahya Khan, reaching a crescendo with the commencement of Operation Searchlight on the night of March 25.

Ayub Bachchu On Platform For Would-Be Band Stars

A new show has been envisioned to bring up young band performers of the country. The new show will be headed by Ayub Bachchu on Rtv. It will start from February 16 and will continue through every Friday at 10pm.

Ayub Bachchu On Platform For Would-Be Band Stars

A new show has been envisioned to bring up young band performers of the country. The new show will be headed by Ayub Bachchu on Rtv. It will start from February 16 and will continue through every Friday at 10pm.

China...Stories From 1971 And 2017

History generally seems to move in circles. It begins at one point and then comes back to its place of origin. The crisis over the Rohingyas appears to be a hint of this truism in our lives. No, it has nothing to do with the Rohingyas themselves. But it does have everything to do with the Myanmar government and the Chinese leadership.

The Final Solution And Appeasing The Perpetrators

The government of Myanmar seems to have come to a definite conclusion that the time for reaching a final solution of the Rohingya issue has already approached. It is most likely that such an apprehension has prompted the administration not to hesitate in following the examples of discarded strong men of the past in getting rid of an entire population that it finds irritating. The stage was already set before the start of the most recent drama.

Seeking Light In A Tunnel

It is instructive to consider the plight of the Rohingya, if at all it is possible, from their point of view. It most likely isn’t exactly, but you begin to understand the scale of their tragic situation by some of the stories you hear from those who escaped, as we did when a team from Dhaka Courier visited the camps in Cox’s Bazar and Teknaf (see next story).

5 Weeks, 507,000 Refugees

Bangladesh Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali said Bangladesh itself is currently facing a severe crisis due to the influx of forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals which made the problem a multidimensional one. He said international peace and security are facing many new challenges. “In addition to poverty and conflicts, other emerging global issues such as climate change and natural disasters, outbreaks of new diseases, discrimination and persecutions, displacements -- all these are posing new threats to the humanity.”

Being Stateless

Some snippets of life for the displaced Rohingya community in the refugee camps.

A Refreshing Approach: Highlighting Rickshaw Art

Rokon-Uz-Zaman Sohel’s solo show at Zainul Gallery-1

Security In Compromising Position

Despite laws, export cargo not protected from theft, smuggling, terrorism

Artist Nipa's book launched at Dhaka Art Summit

A book containing the artworks of artist Maksuda Iqbal Nipa, titled “Maksuda Iqbal Nipa - Episodes of Her Gaze” was launched at the Dhaka Art Summit 2018’s BMW Lounge in Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on February 6.

“Whitewashing” Genocide in Myanmar

Although the genocide of the Rohingya minority in Myanmar has gathered greater media attention in recent months, there is no indication that the international community is prepared to act in any meaningful way, thus leaving hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees stranded in border camps between Myanmar and Bangladesh.

The Enduring Warmth Of Boi Mela

The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair began on February 1 on the Bangla Academy premises and at adjoining Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka.

“Every Day A Challenge For Me” - New Igp

Newly-appointed Inspector General of Police Dr Jabed Patwary has said since joining the police force, every day of his life has been a challenge for him.

The Timeless Test That Ended In A Draw

When Bangladesh escaped with a draw in Chittagong on February 4, 2018, against Sri Lanka many were relieved that Test matches were only five days long.

An Opportunity To Brief Important Friends

FMs of China, Japan, Germany, Sweden to visit Rohingyas before heading towards Myanmar