Muhammad Zamir, Former Ambassador and International Relations Analyst : The Rohingya crisis can be resolved if Myanmar is pressurized in two ways. One, the way US imposed economic sanctions on North Korea, blocking remittance and other economic aid. The whole world should sanction Myanmar in the same manner, blocking all economic activities, even though the World…
Dr. A J M Shafiul Alam Bhuiyan, Professor and Founder Chair of the Department of Television, Film, and Photography, University of Dhaka : The student movement demanding the reformation of the quota system in state jobs has turned into a quagmire for the government. This movement has been shrouded in misunderstanding, miscommunication, and mishandling. Delay in…
Saleque Sufi, An expert in energy sector infrastructure development, planning, construction management and operation in Central and South Asia and Australia : Against the backdrop of regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) injection to the national grid, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) is not holding the public hearing on the proposals of gas price adjustment. RLNG supply…
Abrar Hussain: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told parliament yesterday that there will be “no scope” to alter the existing 30% quota for freedom fighters in civil service. Hasina, also the leader of the House, made the announcement while delivering her concluding speech at the budget session in Jatiya Sangsad, reported The Daily Star. “Since the…
Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury, Founder of Gonoshasthaya Kendra, Political Analyst: The country’s politics is now in the court of the government and it will be a mistake to turn it into a one-horse-race. Most of the political parties demand army deployment for the sake of a free, fair and impartial election. It is not necessary to…
Wali-ur Rahman, Former Ambassador: China has agreed to provide Bangladesh with aids in repatriating the Rohingya refugees, during the recent visit by our foreign minister to the country. Myanmar will face mere pressure due to their reassurance. There is already a memorandum of understanding effective between Bangladesh and China regarding the rehabilitation of the minority…
Prof. Dr. M Shamsul Alam, Energy Advisor, Consumers Association of Bangladesh: The energy sector has actually gone under the control of businessmen. The government undoubtedly cares about the people, but such a situation could become the norm if the government lacks the flexibility to manage itself and is influenced by businesspeople – to the point…
Khushi Kabir, Human Rights Activist: Many women will win the polls if given the chance of direct voting, instead of the provision of reserved seats for them. They could also play roles for the people in the House as well. We always demand that the women run the polls race rather than going for the…