Of vandalism, looting and languid law enforcement
The shocking wave of vandalism and looting that swept through various parts of the country on April 7, during pro-Gaza protest rallies, has laid bare the fragility of law and order situation in the country. What were initially intended to be peaceful demonstrations in solidarity with the people of Gaza...
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War on the freedom-loving peoples and neo-colonial exploitation
Modern civilisation is slipping fast into a humanitarian crisis. With the Western powers led first by the United Kingdom and then the United States of America demonstrably since the World War II, sowing the seeds of discords in Asia, Africa and Latin America for exploitation when those would germinate to...
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Waste burning adds to air pollution
Dhaka has earned, along with a few cities of the world, the notoriety for the worst air pollution. The bustling metropolis of around 20 million people often makes headlines for ranking as the most polluted city in the global Air Quality Index (AQI). The air quality of the city remains...
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Kishoreganj-Dhaka train’s travail
Passengers travelling on the Kishoreganj-Dhaka train route are facing severe hardships on a daily basis. Despite purchasing valid tickets, many find themselves unable to travel in comfort due to an overwhelming number of ticketless passengers. These individuals often occupy reserved seats or crowd around them, turning the journey into an...
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A moment of anger, a lifetime suffering
Lovely Begum was a 34-year-old woman. She lived a simple, happy life in a quiet village in Bangladesh. She was a mother, a wife, and a homemaker. She had no mental or physical health problems. Her life was peaceful-until one terrible day changed everything.One day, during a heated argument, someone...
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