In a couple of days time the whole nation will be celebrating Eid, the festival of slaughtering. It's a time for happy stories. Time to love and to be loved. I have talked to my mother and my aunts yesterday. They enriched me with their version of happiness. I wish... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন

The majority of the Bangladeshi population are in their 30's which makes an estimated 60% of the workforce with a life expectancy of 70 years. Almost all of our cabinet ministers are over 60 which is admirable considering their health complications and level of energy. It has been 45 years... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন

A little personal space and quite time alone for him/herself is a human desire but in political landscape being alone is nothing but suffering, misery and failure. Tragically, a large number of socialist groups in Bangladesh is completely alone. In fact their loneliness and sufferings is a constant reminder of... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন

There are no room for argument that protecting Sundarban is pivotal for Bangladesh. We all want to protect Sundorban- its unique ecosystem, environment and wildlife. However the conservation of Sundorban does not mean a complete negative approach to economic development. It is about finding a balanced practical solution between economic... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন

Its been many years a group of Bangladeshi secular activists trying to receive political attention in relation to increasing violent Islamic militancy. In response they were slaughtered. The government was reluctant even to address the issue labeling it as unexpected and irregular occurrences. Up until the Gulsahan attack the government... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন

Maybe many of the passionate Awami League supporters can already read my thoughts. Those who once risked their lives and suffered for Awami-cause. Talking about sufferings, the greatest suffering I been through was unable to have an erection for almost 6-7 months as I was forced to urinate in an... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন

Apparently, Erdogan has survived a coup attempt which does not concern me at all. Because of his recent standing on Bangladeshi war crime trial and his fundamental political views I have a deep hate for him. However I was comparing the governance of AK party of Turkey and current Awami... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন

The Bangladeshi political establishment often very quick to ignore the rapidly rising Islamic violence. Since 1975 we the moderate-secularists of the country fighting the conservative Islamists over conceptions of the role of religion in politics. Unfortunately our progressive voices were never heard since the killing of the Father of the... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন

Apparently, Jakir Nayek is receiving more publicity than ever. Being accused of ideological ( Which is nothing new) mastermind of militant Islam and Gulshan Attack , he is suddenly under scrutiny from every sector.

Jakir Nayek operates openly within the boundaries of law ( No one cares to address the... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন

Being labeled as " Emerging Economy of Asia" is our "the most significant achievement" since 1990. In last two years Bangladesh has became one of the most lucrative destination for capital among all the developing countries. Recently, we celebrated highest level of Direct Foreign Investment. In the year 2015 we... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন

As the threats from Islamic militancy grow and we try to find the root of the ideologies which driving the terrorists to carry out such barbaric act, the debate whether it is possible for Muslim population to shift from these fanatic ideologies towards a more moderate form of Islam is... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন

Twenty innocent human being were murdered in the most heinous and horrific way imaginable. The persons who have carried out such an barbaric act apparently had a life as normal as any other young people in Bangladesh up until they were radicalized.

As their life story unfolds in social media, my... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন

Seemingly the government in strong belief that the Islamic militancy in Bangladesh poses no real threat. Somehow the policy insiders have convinced themselves to this.

Because of the presence of a strong and well established establishment, they (Terrorists) may not be able to cause any immediate damage to the existing... বাকিটুকু পড়ুন