The civil service is the backbone of the administrative structure of an independent, democratic and modern state. In Bangladesh, talented young people enter 26 different cadres after passing the highly competitive Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination. Some work as doctors to protect Continue Reading

 Jamal Uddin Bari Over the past two decades, a shared fascist political reality has grown in India and Bangladesh. First, India gave full support to the Awami League to build it into a fascist force in Bangladesh, so that it could protect Indian dominating interests. India plotted to prolong a criminal political power that had […]Continue Reading

Tahmina Rachi The story of a stalk of rice is not only the story of one grain. It is also the story of a good seed, of getting water at the right time, and of getting the fertilizer a crop needs. It is the story of the tireless labor of farmers and, above all, of […]Continue Reading

Religious sentiment, the social influence of Islamic scholars and the beliefs of ordinary people have long played an important role in Bangladesh’s politics. In this Muslim-majority country, the views and positions of religious leaders can significantly influence public opinion. However, religious support alone cannot ensure political success. Good governance, justice, Continue Reading

I usually submit this column by 10 pm on Sunday, and it is published in Inqilab on Tuesday. I have followed this practice for the past 37 years. Last Sunday morning, I planned to write about political reconciliation in Bangladesh. A familiar face had suddenly started making a great deal of noise about the issue. […]Continue Reading

For the first time, Bangladesh Bank has announced monetary policy on a quarterly basis in line with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) condition. The central bank has kept its policy rate unchanged at 9.5 per cent. The Standing Lending Facility (SLF) rate remains at 11 per cent, while the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate stays […]Continue Reading

There are 446,000 drug cases, 22 new tribunals, but not a single permanent judge to fill a chair. It may sound like a metaphor or an unrealistic film plot, but this is the harsh reality of Bangladesh’s drug control and justice systems. On September 3, a government gazette announced the establishment of 22 new tribunals […]Continue Reading