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A patriot’s journey: Fighting for democracy, standing against fascism

Dr. Md. Enamul Hoque

Some people live quietly and are forgotten. Others leave a mark that continues long after they are gone. Barrister Mainul Hosein is one of those people whose life and struggle still speak to the heart of Bangladesh.

He was more than a respected lawyer, more than a politician, and more than a newspaper publisher. He was a man guided by conscience and courage. He fought for democracy, freedom of speech, and the rule of law, even when the cost to his ...

Barrister Mainul – an ever shining, uncompromising politician

Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed
Barrister Mainul Hosein, the eldest son of the courageous and renowned journalist Tofazzal Hossain (Manik Mia), was born in Pirojpur district of Barishal in January 1940.
He received his early education in Calcutta, Pirojpur, and Dhaka, completing his School Final Examination (Matriculation) from Nawabpur Government High School, Dhaka. He was actively involved in the scout movement, serving as the leader of his school’s troop. He completed his Intermediate in Science at Dha...

Tarique Rahman’s promise for a healthier Bangladesh

Dr. Ziauddin Hyder

If only Halima Begum had a trained health worker in her village, her tragedy could have been prevented. Last winter, Halima’s three-year-old son developed a high fever in a remote char area of Jhalakathi.

With no health worker available and the local clinic closed, she waited until daylight to travel to the Sadar hospital. By the time she finally reached the overcrowded emergency room, it was too late. A young life was lost—not because Bangladesh lacks the...

UN expert hails forensic analysis of 2024 protest victims in Bangladesh

A UN expert on Friday hailed the forensic analysis of 114 unidentified bodies of people killed during the July 2024 protests in Bangladesh as a “fundamental step” toward achieving “justice and accountability.”
UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Morris Tidball-Binz, who visited Dhaka in July to provide technical advice on forensic investigations to Bangladesh authorities, said:
In addition to helping...

Forensic identification of July victims a fundamental step towards accountability

The beginning of scientific exhumations and forensic analysis of 114 unidentified bodies of people killed during the July 2024 protests in Bangladesh is a fundamental step towards helping families of the missing fulfil their rights to truth, justice and accountability, a UN expert said.

“This is the first large-scale forensic recovery, analysis and identification operation carried out in Bangladesh based on international human rights and forensic standards,” said Morris Tidball-Binz, UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions.

Banglalink secures payment service provider license

Banglalink, the Bangladesh-based digital operator owned by VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON), has received approval from Bangladesh Bank to operate as a payment service provider, according to a press release statement issued Thursday.

VEON, which boasts impressive gross profit margins of 88.2% and has seen its stock price rise over 40% in the past year, continues to expand its digital financial services footprint. The license will allow Banglalink to offer regulated money transfer and payment s...
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