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I’ve seen the future…
… and it’s one where everyone believes in মুক্তিযুদ্ধ. Recent teachers’ election in Shahjalal University points to the coming trend. শিক্ষকেরা তিনটি প্যানেলে বিভক্ত হয়ে নির্বাচনে অংশ নেন।...
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Feeling sorry for Mahmudur Rahman
There is a lot to like about Mahmudur Rahman. Student of BUET and DU’s IBA — Bangladesh’s two most prestigious higher education centres. A successful entreprenuer whose business was exporting...
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ভাবমূর্তি is in the eye of the beholder…
… as is hackery. Take Khaleda Zia’s Washington Times article for example. স্বাধীনতার স্বপক্ষের শক্তি sees Khaleda’s article as extremely dangerous to the nation’s ভাবমূর্তি . They want her tried for...
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That birthday circus
That’s Begum Khaleda Zia celebrating her allegedly 67th ‘birthday’. Who is that gentleman cutting the cake you ask? Don’t be fooled by the attire and facial hair. He may be a daari-wala, but he is...
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Shahbagh — the End
© Arif Hafiz It might be hard to remember now, but Shahbagh awakening began as a protest against Awami League. Think back to the distant days at the beginning of February. After four years of de...
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Where in the world is Madam Z?
Munir Uz Zaman/ AFP Shahbagh must be over because I see people are debating the Madam’s wherabouts in Rumi’s thread. Well, the official story is that she has gone to Singapore for medical treatment....
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Rani-noitik Pechal 2
© Moja Loss? “Had it not been for the protests, now we would all be focusing on next year’s elections and looking at the government’s record in office and the opposition’s pledges,” said Zafar Sobhan ,...
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Who are the people?
Who are the people? Is it Shahbag? Photo: Google. Number of Shahbag attendees are estimated to average around 50-100,000 during the first couple of weeks, reaching upto 500,000 at times. Apparently,...
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Paltan to Shahbag
View Larger Map An election is approaching. Government is set make the playing field as uneven as possible. Opposition needs a major street victory to change the game. Jamaat is flexing its muscle....
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Female voters — the missing variable
Pundits are seeing revolution everywhere in Bangladesh these days. First there was the Shahbag revolution, which was supposed to start the second liberation war. Now there is the Hefazot revolution,...
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Our problem is political, not constitutional
1995-96, AL demanded that Khaleda Zia step down before election because she couldn’t be trusted to hold a free and fair election. Awami supporters pointed to the Magura by-election for their distrust...
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Jamaat: myths vs facts
Last year, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh caused a stir by claiming a quarter of Bangladesh is hardcore follower of Jamaat. Well, Manmohan Singh is a senile idiot has been a rather ineffective...
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Having visa troubles?
Are you a Bangladeshi with visa difficulties in any western country? Perhaps you’re on a student visa, and can’t afford the next semester’s fees? Perhaps you’re on work permit, which will expire...
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The Ershad factor
Pak-Bangla subcontinent has five generals who went on to become politicians with their own parties. Of these, the two named Zia were killed while in office. The other three — Ayub Khan, HM Ershad,...
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(Alal-er nojorey) the Great Pakistan Tour Controversy
According to my facebook feeds, the biggest issue facing the nation during the Christmas holiday was Bangladesh cricket team’s cancelled tour of Pakistan. Over the fold is a discussion we had over...
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Mahmudur Rahman: soft bigotry of insincere politeness*
Meanwhile, it’s not just gaffar chowdhury. You’re wondering what mahmudur rahman thinks? He thinks susheels are awami chamcha. Mahmudur rahman should not get a free pass because he is personally honest...
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The Nicaraguan shuffle
Everyone expected Awami League to win the 1991 election. Abed Khan hosted the BTV election coverage. The first seat announced went to a leftist candidate who ran with nouka. Then it was three AL...
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