The Beacon of Intellectual Freedom in Bangladesh
The Beacon of Intellectual Freedom in Bangladesh
(Verse 1) I am a child of freedom’s embrace, A human boundless, in time and space. As long as life flows in my veins, I’ll sing of rights and break the chains— The anthem of liberty, a triumph untold, Where justice reigns and hearts unfold. (Chorus) Oh, freedom’s call, a flame so bright, A world […]
At a time when Bangladesh is navigating economic uncertainty, institutional strain, and administrative transition, the demand for increased recruitment through the 44th BCS examination has never been more justified. The current recruitment framework must be re-evaluated to address three interlinked national concerns: public service delivery, law and order, and the optimal utilization of merit-based human […]
The ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has become a critical issue for U.S. President Joe Biden, shaping the political landscape ahead of the upcoming American elections. Analysts suggest that the war has placed Biden in a “lose-lose game,” as he struggles to balance the interests of his party’s diverse voter base and the powerful corporate […]
The Chief Adviser of the interim government has outlined three core responsibilities for itself: organizing elections, initiating reforms, and ensuring justice. Political parties such as the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Gono Odhikar Parishad, etc., are emphasizing elections as the foremost priority. Their argument is straightforward: restoring law and order, attracting foreign investment, and stabilizing the economy all […]
Executive SummaryBangladesh’s interim government has signaled conditional support for a United Nations–backed humanitarian corridor through its territory to deliver aid to famine-stricken communities in Myanmar’s Rakhine State (The Irrawaddy, 30 April 2025). With Rakhine facing “famine conditions by mid-2025” and over two million people at risk of starvation (Al Jazeera, 8 November 2024), the corridor […]
The proposition of instituting universal military training for the youth of Bangladesh has garnered attention from various sectors, including political leaders, intellectuals, and social media activists. The issue has also been discussed in the recent DC summit held on 18th February 2025. While the arguments in favor, highlight the potential benefits for national security and […]
Verse 1) Through ages untold, in worlds unknown, You reign supreme, forever alone. To You belongs all, surrender, I sing, Songs of Your glory, my offering I bring. Oh Eternal One, all beings proclaim, Your endless greatness, Your mighty name. Still, there remain untold stories vast, Of Your boundless presence, from future to past. (Chorus) […]
This book is a vessel of twenty songs, drawn from the soul-stirring anthems of the Red-July Revolution of 2024, a chapter etched in the crimson ink of Bangladesh’s history. It unfolds like a saga, divided into two distinct parts, each a mirror reflecting the fire of freedom and the aspirations of a nation yearning for […]
(Verse 1) Fascism, a twisted hand, A weapon that spreads misery across the land. It traps the people, breaks their rights, And casts our freedoms into endless night. (Chorus) They rob our rights, they take their fill, In luxury and power, they climb the hill. The tyrant’s scheme is set in play, To steal […]
(Verse 1) A tyrant is the foe of freedom’s grace, Crushing each soul in a nation’s space. A boulder kept upon people’s chests, It stifles the weak, destroys their nest. Tyranny thrives in unchecked sway, A reckless will that clouds the way. Selfish and blind, it destroys people’s rights, Like dimming the world in a […]
When a flood occurs, what exactly is lost? Crops in the fields, household furniture, the gourd vines in the yard, the flowers in the garden—are these direct damages the ultimate economic cost of a disaster? Let us consider some statistics. In the 2017 flood in the Kachiar Beel region of Sirajganj, the direct damage—loss of […]
