Genesis of NZ mosque attacks (17-3-2019)
No amount of words is enough to condemn the gruesome killing of worshippers, who included two Bangladeshis, in two separate mosques in Christchurch of New Zealand, a country that until Friday used to be considered a shining example of ethnic diversity. The act of terror that was unleashed by an...
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Bracing for another gas price hike
Another hike in the country's gas price is in the offing. If implemented, this will be the seventh increase in the last 10 years. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has taken the initiative to raise gas price again in the face of stiff opposition from all sections of the...
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Boat sinking in Buriganga
All the six bodies of the persons who drowned in a boat capsize in the Buriganga River have been recovered. With the discovery of these bodies, the four-day wait with bated breath by their relatives and near and dear ones came to an end. The ill-fated drowning victims, residents of...
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Attacks on Christchurch mosques
A gunman's attacks on two mosques in Christchurch on March 15 surprised and shocked everyone across the world. The violent act left at least 49 people dead and 48 wounded in the quiet city of New Zealand. At least two Bangladeshis were among the dead. Bangladeshi cricket players were safe....
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The golden era of Bangla TV drama
Still, many people watch old Bangladesh Television (BTV) drama on YouTube. A few days back, I was watching an old drama named 'Bondhu Amar' (my friend) on YouTube. It starred Afzal Hossain and Suborna Mustafa, two of my favourite actors. I really enjoyed the drama very much. It had such...
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Lured by false promises into human trafficking
This refers to the editorial titled 'No impunity for human trafficking' that was published in The Financial Express on March 09. It was a timely piece. Hapless women, especially young ones, are lured by false promises and taken to various countries by unscrupulous and anti-social elements. These women are sold...
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