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Washington’s ‘bomb first, justify later’ doctrine has hallowed out the moral legitimacy of American ‘exceptionalism’

Engineer Munawar Rashid offers a powerful critique of Western foreign policy post-Iraq War, arguing that militarized interventions mask deeper colonial ...

22 Jun 2025 14:02 PM

Rosatom to test Russian electric car ‘Atom’ on Arctic expedition

Rosatom is launching a groundbreaking Arctic expedition to test its new electric vehicle, the Atom, aboard the nuclear icebreaker 50 ...

22 Jun 2025 12:53 PM

Inside the landed gentry of the ‘United Republic of Gulshan’

Shafiqul Alam’s “The United Republic of Gulshan” offers a searing reflection on Dhaka’s elite enclave, tracing its evolution from colonial ...

21 Jun 2025 13:12 PM

What are the true options of Iran in a ‘war’ it can’t win or quit?

Iran’s retaliation against Israel has stirred debate across the Muslim world. As war escalates, diplomacy remains elusive amid nuclear tensions ...

20 Jun 2025 13:49 PM

Proposed FY 2025-26 budget risks increasing tobacco use, reducing revenue, say anti-tobacco advocates

Anti-tobacco groups warn unchanged cigarette taxes in Bangladesh’s 2025–26 budget may fuel consumption, deaths, and cost the govt BDT 20,000 ...

19 Jun 2025 16:19 PM

In Bangladesh’s belated Independence Day celebration in Delhi, one particular dish is ready to be the show-stopper

At the heart of Bangladesh’s Independence Day in Delhi is a dish: Dhakaiya Kacchi Biryani. More than food, it’s history, ...

19 Jun 2025 16:16 PM

Sweden pledges additional $2.1 million to support Rohingya refugees ahead of World Refugee Day 2025

Ahead of World Refugee Day, Sweden pledges $2.1M to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh through clean energy, reforestation, and green ...

19 Jun 2025 13:28 PM

VCPEAB applauds government initiatives but raises concerns over VAT hike on e-commerce

VCPEAB welcomes support for women entrepreneurs, but urges tax rebates for venture capital and warns VAT hike on e-commerce may ...

18 Jun 2025 17:35 PM

BJIM condemn targeted attacks on journalists amid Israel-Iran conflict

BJIM condemns journalist killings in Israel-Iran conflict, calls for global press protections and international investigation into targeted newsroom attacks. ...

18 Jun 2025 17:31 PM

Bangladesh doesn’t need more politicians. It needs fewer

Expanding government in Bangladesh is not empowerment—it’s institutionalized looting. Real reform means shrinking the state, not bloating it. ...

18 Jun 2025 14:02 PM