Reported by: Shahnuzzaman Titu Written by: Eshan Maitra In current global political situation, crying would not solve anything. Bangladesh should display power. This does not mean going to war with Myanmar. But, Bangladesh needs to show the reach of its capability. Suggest experts at the seminar – ‘Myanmar’s Genocide & the Role of Bangladesh’. This…
Md Taqi Yasir The main concept of Saving Sundarbans is the closure down of Rampal Power Plant. The Rampal power plant can have a hazardous effect over the natural environment of Sundarbans. The government, until now, is establishing the India-Bangladesh joint venture 1,320 Mega Watt coal-fired power plants. This is a 14 kilometers upstream of…
The Guardian: A few weeks ago, the TV and radio presenter Richard Bacon was in the news for having spent seven days in an induced coma in Lewisham Hospital in south London after becoming ill with a lung infection on a flight from Los Angeles. Doctors told him afterwards that he had nearly died. My…
Mahmood Saberi, Storyteller and blogger based in Bengaluru, India/ Gulf News It is not fair to become prejudiced and target our future selves Suddenly, everyone is nice to me and I know why; they are all out to get my money. My wife and I were at Lal Bagh, Bengaluru, on Indian Republic Day, admiring…
Annie Karni/The New York Times The Trump administration announced late Friday night that it would freeze a pay raise for Vice President Mike Pence, members of the cabinet and other high-ranking political appointees in light of the partial government shutdown. The high-level officials were positioned to receive a raise of about $10,000 a year —…
Interviewed by Sanim Ahmed Written by Sabah Mannan The people of Bangladesh are very interested about politics. Discussion of politics is a part of life for many. Due to political awareness, talk shows are on popular demand. People are able to express their views about politics in talk shows and so, they are keen to…
Tara Sattar The chemistry between Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas is something that does not miss the eye. Apu has been seen alongside of Shakib Khan in numerous projects. Recently, she has been missing from the silver screen. When asked about this, Shakib Khan said that she would return soon. “I know she will come…
The Sun Daily: A rusting cargo ship empty of crew and goods and bearing the Indonesian flag was found drifting off the coast of Myanmar earlier this week, police in Yangon said. Fishermen came across the vessel, bearing the name “Sam Rataulangi PB 1600”, floating in the Gulf of Martaban about 11km from the shore…
Russia Today Washington can “if necessary” resort to its Navy to prevent Russian energy hitting the markets, including in the Middle East, US Internal Secretary Ryan Zinke has revealed, as cited by Washington Examiner. Zinke alleged that Russia’s engagement in Syria – notably, where it is operating at the invitation of the legitimate government –…