-By Professor Dr. Taj Hashmi While democracy has become problematic in several countries, on 5th January 2014, Bangladesh crossed the threshold of “illiberal democracy” to enter the domain of “authoritarian dynastic democracy” under Indian tutelage. The symptoms of the disease called “Orwellian State” are already visible here. The fictional Big Brother of Nineteen Eighty-Four is…
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed Bangladesh has constitutionally recognized the need for promotion of local government institutions. Article 9 provides that the state shall encourage local government institutions composed of representatives of the areas concerned and in such institutions special representation shall be given, as far as possible, to peasants, workers and women.At present, there are…
Reported by: Tariqul Islam Sumon Translated by: Eshan Maitra One & half months ago, Ministry of Education asked for the list of teachers appointed at Motijheel Ideal School & College, with fake certificates. But, Motijheel Ideal administration failed to provide that within the due time. Hence, the ministry gave their last warning yesterday. Urging Motijheel…
Reported by: Humayun Kabir Khokan Translated by Eshan Maitra: Per capita income has reached 1602 US dollars in 2016-17 fiscal year. Whilst, it was 1465 US dollars in previous 2015-16 fiscal year. These were mentioned at a general cabinet briefing by cabinet secretary Md. Shafiul Alam, yesterday.Honorable PM Sheikh Hasina conducted this meeting at her…
Our Time Correspondent:Fate’s Tale- Gohiner Jolchap won the Best Short film Award in International Film Festival Manhattan-2017. The film was announced for the accolade on October 18 at the kick off and prize giving ceremony held in the Philippine Center of New york, USA. Khandakar Sharmin, who wrote the story of the film, received the…