Article 116 restored: A lot more to do
As part of a major judiciary reform, the High Court has restored the Article 116 of the 1972 Constitution of the country. Clearly, this was long overdue because the amendments brought to the Article concerned was done primarily with an ulterior motive to exercise political influence on courts by bestowing...
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Reform prospects fading
A question raised by a local think tank as to whether the interim government has lost its way in its pursuit of implementing reforms, has struck a chord with many. It has been one year since the interim government assumed power following the ouster of the previous regime through a...
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Hassles of taking recruitment exams
Every Friday, various recruitment exams are held in different educational institutions across Dhaka city. Job seekers travel from distant districts, upazilas, and even remote villages to appear for these tests. Naturally, they carry mobile phones, files, or small bags for their personal needs. Unfortunately, many are denied entry to the...
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Folk songs fading into oblivion?
Once upon a time, the songs like jari, sari and baul were more than melodies. They were reflections of rural life, chronicling labour, joy, sorrow and devotion. But today, amidst the flood of digital entertainment and the fast pace of urbanisation, these traditions are fading. The sound of the ektara...
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