Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s here, transforming every aspect of our lives. From life-saving medical diagnoses and personalised education to autonomous vehicles and financial algorithms, AI promises unprecedented benefits. However, with these benefits co
I met Justice Murshed in his twilight years when he had become frail and ailing, yet one could notice his greatness and the respect he commanded. Having been introduced by late Shamsur Rahman as a young poet, whenever I went to see him he would recite poetry whether it was from Tagore, Tennyson, Ke
The recent floods in Bangladesh have been some of the most severe in the country's history, impacting millions of lives and causing widespread devastation. In the face of such a crisis, the Bangladesh Army has played a pivotal role in disaster response, relief, and recovery efforts. This article pr
It is a must-read tale of Beni Madhav Rusava, a Rajput-descendant who lives in Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, India. Being an enthusiastic youth, he closely watched the great revolt in 1857 against the British rule in India and participated in one stage. As the British ruthlessly suppressed the rebelli
The Hammadia Mosque, one of just two mosques erected during the Sultanate era in Chattogram, stands near the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Masjidda village of Kumira union under Sitakunda upazila. This 500-year-old architectural gem, known as the 'Gaybi' or 'Invisible' Mosque for its distinctive d
At the break of dawn, the waterfront of Fisherighat in Chattogram transforms into a bustling spectacle. Fishing trawlers and boats, one by one, weave their way through the morning mist, converging on the wharf. Thus begins a daily dose of unloading, sorting, and auctioning, creating a rhythmic da
Who doesn't remember Tamim Iqbal charging down the wicket to hit a 6 off Zaheer Khan in 2007? Sadly, despite all of his heroics, who doesn't remember the overuse of his 'anchor role' to defend his sudden loss of striking ability and earning the name 'Dotbaba'? We have something simi
Bangladesh came to pass a historical milestone when on June 5, 2024, the High Court ruled that the scrapping of the 30 per cent quota reservation for descendants of freedom fighters in government jobs was illegal. Few could have imagined this issue would upend Sheikh Hasina's autocratic rule within
There are all those times when I go looking for Dacca as I knew it ages ago. It was a time when Dhaka was spelt as Dacca and yet we pronounced the word in the Bengali way. I will confess that when in the mid-1980s, during the period of the Ershad military regime, Dacca became Dhaka, I was a trifle
Corruption has long been a formidable barrier to economic development, social justice, and effective governance. Traditional methods of combating corruption have largely focused on punitive measures-punishing those who indulge in corrupt activities after the corruption has been detected. While pu
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was introduced by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992 to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. The day commemorates the 2006 adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Inte
The 29th UN Climate Conference (COP29) ended in Baku, Azerbaijan (on November 23, 2024) with a sense of 'dissatisfaction and betrayal'. Earlier delegates from 200 countries of the world with more than 100 heads of states gathered in Baku on November 11, 2024 at the UN Climate Summit with the hope t
Negotiation is a part of our everyday life, whether in a corporate boardroom or just trying to decide at home. The key to successful negotiation isn't about who "wins" or "loses." Instead, it's about finding a solution that works for everyone involved, ensuring that each party's needs and interests
