Developing Bangladesh’s Soft Power

    Despite some people making negative remarks on the social media, we firmly believe that the launching of the Bangabandhu-1 satellite has brightened the image of Bangladesh abroad through adding value to our country’s soft power. Soft power, a term coined by Joseph Nye, a reputed expert of international relations, emphasizes on developing a country’s image…

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      Dr. Kamal: Oppressive rule not acceptable

      Abrar Hussain of DOT Dr. Kamal Hossain, a key leader of the opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront, urged his countrymen yesterday on Victory Day to unite in order to rid the country of the oppressive rule which he cites the country is suffering undering. “It is not acceptable to us that the country is under an…

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        6, including minors, dead in road mishaps in 3 dists

        Sayeed Muhammad: At least six people have been killed and 24 injured in separate road accidents in Brahmanbaria, Faridpur and Mymensingh yesterday, reports The Daily Star. In Brahmanbaria, a bus plunged into a roadside ditch in Sarail upazila killing three people, including a child, and injuring 20. Two of the deceased are were identified as…

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          The Implosion of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman

          Madawi Al-Rasheed /Newsweek Contrary to the speculation that the Saudi regime would face mass protests during the 2011 Arab uprisings, the regime survived by increasing repression against a wide range of critics, including women activists, Islamists and fellow royals. Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MBS) now stands alone at the top of the hierarchy, but…

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            Blood On Your Hands

            Marilyn Thipthorpe My title might make you think of a grotesque murder or a story of sick abuse and torture but no, it is not. It’s not a story to be taken lightly either, it’s a story of thousands of women who face prejudice all over the world for the precise thing that makes them…

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              Demystifying autism

              Saima Wazed Hossain, Autism activist/BDnews24 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition with lifelong impacts, and globally it has been on the rise. Its causes are not sufficiently understood yet, as it is a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The genetic factors are mainly irregularities in the genes, while environmental factors include exposure…

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