Labonno Chowdhury: In a city where multi-million-taka apartments pierce the sky, Dhaka’s hyper-inflated real estate market has finally crossed a sacred boundary: it has entered the realm of the dead. Today, securing a 25-year burial plot in Banani can cost a staggering Tk 4.5 crore, turning a solemn religious duty into a […]
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Government’s pledge to prepare a verified list of those who sacrificed their lives and those who fought for Bangladesh’s freedom. Every nation owes its heroes an accurate record. When history becomes politicised, truth becomes its first casualty. Labonno Chowdhary : struggle over Bangladesh’s Liberation War is no longer confined to history books. It
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National unity is the most critical factor in successfully surviving and recovering from large-scale natural and man-made disasters. When a nation faces a crisis, political divisions and social differences must be set aside to ensure a fast, coordinated response that saves lives. Labonno Chowdhury : A nation’s true strength is measured by how
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The long-awaited restoration of democracy in Bangladesh has finally been achieved through a free and fair election. Yet the country remains wounded and stands on the brink of ruin. Fifteen years of corruption, plundering and one-party rule had already left Bangladesh in a fragile state. Following the events of 5 August 2024, the
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They are conducting their activities by opening groups on social media platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp or IMU. So, the news reaches other members of the group in different places instantly. As a result, they gather in one place within a short period of time and commit incidents like attacks, vandalism and murder.
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Beyond the Screen: Is Social Media Misuse Becoming a National Security Threat?No one regardless of their social standing—is being spared from the harmful influence of the social media giant. Labonno chowdhury : Serious allegations have emerged against Meta-owned Facebook for allegedly profiting billions of BDT annually through “character assassination” and defamatory content targeting
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Saif Hasnat : Cricket romantics describe the game as a “gentleman’s game,” where boundaries are marked with ropes and not barbed wire, and where bat and ball are the only weapons. However, times have changed so much that they may wonder while watching the “game” if this is even cricket!As the next T20
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