Dr. Sayantha Shakhawat The July Uprising is an important chapter in Bangladesh’s political history. It was not merely a change of political power; rather, it was a socio-political awakening rooted in opposition to discrimination, abuse of power and the crisis of accountability, and in the aspiration to establish citizens’ rights. At its core was the […]Continue Reading

Dr Abdullah Al Yusuf Indigenous Peoples Day was observed worldwide on August 9, including in Bangladesh. Some members of Bangladesh’s small ethnic communities held rallies, meetings and seminars and raised various demands. In recent years, they have organised similar events almost every year. The word “indigenous” has recently entered the vocabulary of certain Continue Reading

Moral and ethical standards, along with social and family values, are declining rapidly in our society. Intolerance and criminal tendencies are increasing, while the traditional values and social bonds essential for raising children as responsible citizens are weakening. Alongside mainstream society, a parallel society of the poor has developed, most of whom live in slums. Continue Reading