Secret talks over DP World’s 30-year NCT lease

Shafiul Alam Dubai-based DP World is reportedly seeking a 30-year lease for Chattogram Port’s New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), instead of the previously discussed 15-year term. The company also wants the overflow container yard included in the agreement, while negotiations are reportedly nearing completion. The lease process is allegedly being conducted in strict Continue Reading

July Uprising gives new life to ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ 

Dr. Mahfuz Parvez The history of political slogans in the subcontinent dates back to British rule. During the Partition of Bengal, two major slogans emerged: ‘Vande Mataram’ among Hindus and ‘Nara-e-Takbir, Allahu Akbar’ among Muslims, reflecting different political and cultural aspirations. Later, ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ became a powerful expression of anti-colonial and Continue Reading

Gold Price Rises Again, How Much per Bhori?

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has raised the price of gold by Tk 4,374 per bhori, effective from 10am on Saturday. According to a BAJUS notice, the price of pure gold in the local market has increased. The new price, including VAT, has been set at Tk 234,038 per bhori (11.664 grams) for 22-carat gold. […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh’s Roads Become Death Traps

Ekhlas Haque Roads and highways across the country have become death traps. They were never fully safe for ordinary passengers, and the situation has shown little improvement. Road crashes occur almost every day, while many incidents never receive public attention. Children, students, workers, farmers, teachers and professionals are among those killed or injured, with many Continue Reading

Home Minister Questions Hasina’s Public Visibility

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday afternoon, August 7, questioned the public visibility of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, saying, “What Hasina? Has anyone even seen her face?” He made the remark while laying the foundation stone for the new building of the 500-bed Cox’s Bazar Medical College Hospital. Earlier, he attended the inauguration of […]Continue Reading

Erdogan-Saudi Prince Discuss Regional Issues

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed recent regional developments with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a phone call. Erdogan welcomed the formation of the Saudi-led global maritime defence coalition and expressed hope for its success. He also strongly condemned Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The coalition was formed after Houthi […]Continue Reading

Trade War Deepens As China Broadens U.S. Sanctions

Analysts say China’s latest export restrictions and sanctions against American companies, imposed in response to recent U.S. measures, demonstrate Beijing’s expanding economic toolkit and growing willingness to use it. Wendy Cutler, vice president of the Asia Society Policy Institute, said, “China’s array of adopted measures highlights the breadth Continue Reading

NO ALTERNATIVE TO NATIONAL UNITY

The July Mass Uprising, achieved through the blood and sacrifice of thousands of students and ordinary citizens, brought an end to fascist rule in Bangladesh. Behind the rise of Awami fascism into such a monstrous force in the country was a sycophantic clique that served as a puppet of Indian hegemonic interests. These flatterers surrounding […]Continue Reading
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