Views & Opinion

Remembering Sheikh Jamal: A Life Dedicated to the Nation

M Nazrul Islam: Sheikh Jamal was a member of a noble family which was ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for the independence of Bangladesh and played the most pivotal role in the country’s political history. Jamal, the second son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Mujib, was born on Ap...

A Decade of Transformation in the Supply of Fertilisers

Bangladesh is a densely populated country in South Asia. Agriculture is a significant contributor to our country's GDP. To increase crop yields and guarantee food security, fertilisers play a crucial role. Even 15–20 years ago, farmers in Bangladesh would have been hard hit by a lack of fertiliser, leading to lower crop yields and widespre...

Bangabandhu is the Source of Inspiration for the New Generation

Hiren Pandit: Sheikh Mujib was a well-known face at the forefront of the rights movement since his student life. In his long political career, he led several movements from the front line. He went to jail many times, and the people of Bengal freed him. In whose eyes 7.5 crore Bengalis saw the dream of an independent Bangladesh, and jumped into ...

Is the BNP really an alternative?

Shams Rahman: It is true that in the past the BNP was in government for several terms. Sometimes by way of an election after seizing power through military coups, sometimes by direct or indirect support of Jamaat-e-Islam. Since 2013 the party has been frantically trying to return to state power. However, so far, the approach it employed has alw...

US Human Rights Report and the Reality

Hiren Pandit: The United States has yet to condemn the 1971 genocide and atrocities. Although the larger population of that country was in favor of humanity. The United States, a claimant to humanity, supported human rights violations that day. Even after the victory in 1971, Bangladesh was not accepted by Pakistan and the United States. For Ban...