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What we must know
For the last few days I was watching with interest an ad on Bangladeshi channels paying tribute to George Harrison, one of the Beatle members who led the concert for Bangladesh at the Grand Central Park
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Bande Ali Mia
One day last June (I think) I suddenly developed an urge to recite a poem which I learnt years ago. There was no particular reason, I just felt like reciting it.
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Women's empowerment in Pakistan
The Awami National Party (ANP) President Asfandyar Wali Khan, a feudal lord, is the second biggest hurdle after the Jamaat-e-Islami, in the empowerment of Pakistani women.
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Muslim countries
For centuries the Muslim countries have been constantly fighting amongst themselves. The fight has either been for classification between "Shia" and "Sunni" or for leadership in their communities.
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Good decision, belatedly though
As a foreigner living in Dhaka, I believe stepping down, as chief adviser to the caretaker government, is a good thing that President Iajuddin has done.
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Youth and the past
I would like to draw your attention to a write up by Nazim Farhan Chowdury in Point Counterpoint section of your daily of January 13, 07. I would congratulate Farhan for his piece.
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'Delayed but necessary measure'
The briefing of AL on the resignation of the president, Professor Iajuddinn from the post of chief adviser drew my attention.
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Ineffectual democracy
Our political leaders cannot sustain democracy in Bangladesh. They have no respect for democratic principles. They exercise it but don't really embrace it and that is the problem that has to be addressed.
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An opportunity for reform
Declaration of emergency and subsequent appointment of a respected economist as the new caretaker chief have given the nation a window of opportunity to implement urgent constitutional, judicial and
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Hopes dashed
At last President Iajuddin Ahmed resigned from the job of CA on the night of Jan. 11. Later, he addressed the nation at around 11:30.
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Is education immaterial?
For every job and profession including that of a cleaner/gardener etc academic qualification bar is there.
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Mass arrests
Such a drastic step by our government is nothing new.
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Thoughts on politics
I am not a political critique but a conscious citizen of the country. I have rather some simple thoughts that I would like to share with you.
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State of emergency
After emergency, the country breaths freely. It is a big slap to the political parties. For the first time in last 10 years, 92 crore taka was exchanged in stock market on a single day(14/01/07).
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