Views & Opinion

Bangabandhu's 'Joliot-Curie' Award: Bangladesh's first international recognition on the road to forming humane state

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's tireless struggle for 23 years led to the birth of Bangladesh as an independent nation, standing proudly among the global community. Later, he worked tirelessly to build the war-torn country and establish Bangladesh in the international arena. Beyond his national efforts, Sheikh Mujib emerged as an inspiration...

Juliot Curie Medal: From Bangabandhu to Friend of the World

Pollob Rana Parves: Human history is filled with extraordinary individuals whose relentless efforts and contributions have shaped the world we live in today. The highest award for world peace is the 'Juliot Curie' award. Distinguished personalities from around the world have received this honour. Apart from Bangabandhu, other notable recipients...

BNP's CC Election Boycott: Will It Yield Any Profit?

Dr. Pranab Kumar Pandey The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has a lengthy history of engaging in and abstaining from electoral processes. Throughout the years, the BNP has employed diverse strategies to influence the country's political landscape. One such strategy involves the deliberate choice to boycott elections, which can be viewed as a...

Bangladesh’s community clinics get UN recognition

Hiren Pandit:  For the first time, a resolution on community-based health care was adopted unanimously at the United Nations. The historic resolution titled 'Community-Based Primary Health Care: A Participatory and Inclusive Approach to Achieving Universal Health Services' gave international recognition to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ou...

Hasina’s homecoming: A turning point for Bangladesh

May 17 is a red letter day in Bangladesh’s political history. On this day in 1981, at a time when the nation was gripped by leadership crisis and the democratic values and rights were being trampled upon, the people witnessed the return of a fearless lady upon whom they could rely. Her return to her motherland from exile marked a new beginning f...