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Editorial
 
Editorial
Yunus' withdrawal from political mission
But his goals remain relevant
We are disappointed to learn the Prof. Yunus has decided to stand aside from his plans to join politics. We are sorry that he could not form a party, for whatever reasons.
 
Editorial
Death on the Buriganga
We need to be wary of such trips
The tragedy which occurred on the Buriganga on Friday leaves us all sad. The sadness is in the knowledge that quite a few people lost their lives in an accident that should not have occurred at all.

Post Editorial
 
Going Deeper
A fractured world
Kazi Anwarul Masud
British Ministers have been advised never to use the term "Islamic extremism" lest it give it offence to "decent minded people.
 
Strengthening state autonomy
Omar Mohamed
In Development as Freedom (1999), Amartya Sen emphasizes the role of democracy in enhancing the pace of development.
 

 
   
 
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