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Nov 7 — the take off point for Zia to be a statesman

The streets of the capital, Dhaka and elsewhere in the country drew thousands of people as the dawn broke on November 7, 1975, the day which the country would remember as the auspicious moment for the subsequent emergence of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman as a statesman.
The nation once again heard him on the radio saying, "I am Zia speaking", the call sign-like voice it had heard at the onset of the 1971 Liberation War, resurfacing in people's minds the memory of what inspired them to...

Sword’s ring and the fire’s silent roar

Altaf Hossain Ujjal:
1. Introduction: The Beginning of a Philosophy Beyond the Sound
We call the ring of the sword a clang—a sharp echo that splits the breast of history, rising in a chorus of justice, courage and resistance.

History and political importance of referendum

Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed:
The core philosophy of democracy shows respect for the will of the people. The people are the true owners of the state, and the government merely acts as their representative. This principle finds its most direct expression in the referendum, where citizens themselves participate in making crucial decisions through a simple “Yes” or “No” vote.
It is a process that allows people to express their views directly on national issues instead of rely...

Stories, time, and evolution of thought

Altaf Hossain Uzzal:
A story is not merely a narrative; it is the mental map of time. Across the ages, the form of stories, human thought, values and perspectives change. Just as society blossoms, so the story becomes the mirror of its soul. Human thinking and consciousness differ across regions, and with the flow of time, their shape changes as well. Perhaps when the protagonist’s profession changes, their mode of thought also shifts. For a profession is not just a livelihood—it moulds the struct...

Building an ethical economy beyond capitalism

Farrukh Khosru: Despite their regional distinctions, today’s global crises reveal striking structural similarities rooted in the inherent weaknesses of dominant economic paradigms. The prevailing capitalist system — upheld by institutional and ideological mechanisms — has consistently failed to secure distributive justice and equitable ownership.

Highlights:

  • Reinvention of capitalism and ...

Dhaka-Savar Highway:  A death trap to commuters

Dr. Syed Nesar Ahmad Rumy
We know Savar is an important township near Dhaka and Dhaka-Aricha-Paturia was almost a lifeline between western and eastern part of Bangladesh about 30 years back. Before construction of Jamuna Bridge and Padma Bridge this highway was only entry point by road for the people of northern and south-western part of Bangladesh. After completion of Jamuna and Padma Bridges the importance of this highway does not decrease. Maybe, the volumes of passengers have been reduced but ove...
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