May 2018

Sofian Khan: Eleven more suspected drug peddlers have reportedly been killed in continuous gunfight across the country till early Tuesday. With this, the total number of drug peddlers killed in ‘gunfights’ has numbered to 33 in the last 8 days. The fresh incidents took place through Comilla, Dinajpur, Chuadanga, Feni, Chittagong, Narayanganj, Brahmanbaria and Netrokona….

Syed Badrul Ahsan, Editor-in-Charge, The Asian Age: Ramadan is a season for a reassertion of faith. In a remembrance of the munificence emanating from the Creator, Ramadan enjoins upon all Muslims the sacred need to look into their souls, to ask themselves the question of whether they are fulfilling the responsibilities ordained for them by…

Maj. Gen. (retd.) A K Mohammad Ali Shikdar: Drug trafficking is a major obstacle for society. The situation has deteriorated to such an extent that the nation and its people are under threat. Those who are associated with these immoral acts are criminals. Therefore any quote, comment or debate that hints at mercy for them…

Saleh Shahriar, PhD Researcher in Economics, Chinese Govt. Scholarship Program: This article aims to review an important research book entitled The Belt and Road Initiative: What will China Offer the World in its Rise, written by Professor Wang Yiwei, a leading Chinese expert on the topic. The book was published by the New World Press…

Ashiq Rahman: Education sector should be given the highest priority in the upcoming budget, said former vice-chancellor of Dhaka University Prof. Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique. Education is the backbone of a nation. Our only key to reach the desired peak is to build an educated nation, Dr. Arefin told an interview. Our country has the…

Syed Nasir Ershad: Some research said that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials would boost the UK economy by millions. Statistics have shown that the royal family has a huge impact on the economy and that the monarchy makes millions for the UK each year. Research also showed that the Royal Family raked in more…

Sejuti Mourin: Shus-hashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) has claimed the recent Khulna City Corporation elections were marked by “peaceful rigging”, adding that there is no scope to term it free, fair and flawless, reports The Daily Star. “We feel the Khulna City Corporation elections were a questionable one,” said Dilip Kumar Sarkar, central coordinator of Shujan at…

Sofian Khan: The Supreme Court (SC) has stayed a High Court (HC) order directing two bus owners to compensate Tk 1 crore to Rajib Hossain’s family, for he was killed in a road accident on March, Asking the HC to form an independent committee to assess the liabilities. According to the SC, the purpose of the…

Sofian Khan: Popular small screen actress Tazin Ahmed has passed away at a Dhaka hospital yesterday. Confirming the news, General Secretary of Artists’ Association, Ahasn Habib Nasim said the actress breathed her last around 4:40 pm at Regent Hospital in Uttara. According to her family sources, the celebrated artiste of the 90’s suffered a cardiac arrest…