This is the first of the two part series on the debate in Bangla blogosphere over the protests against the proposed international airport at Arial Beel, a low-lying vast wetland in the middle of Bangladesh. In August 2010, the government of Bangladesh endorsed an ambitious infrastructure project, namely the construction of a new, modern,...
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Sheikh Hasina is showing other governments how to tackle extremism. Over the past few months Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been lauded by international politicians for her role in tackling extremism. Her forthright and courageous effort to tackle the ideology of radical Islamism and to engage the acute threat of militancy...
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Belligerent behavior of the diplomats of first world countries, posted in the third world countries, regularly crosses distinct silver line of diplomatic etiquette, but this is often well received by the tamed and leashed political leadership of the victim countries. These elite Ambassadors mutually determine their esoteric roles and rites to implement their grand...
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In matter of hours yet another year is set to enter into history. Crisis struck Bangladesh has spent the year amidst tensions, expectations, hopes and despairs. There were many pains and some gains. Analysts, experts will continue to make their own observations and critical analysis. What Bangladesh achieved and what could be achieved will...
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Children Park – a type of real social business (example of MOON PARK & MOON HOUSE) This was also published in The News Today 09 Dec 2010 and other blogs http://www.newstoday.com.bd/index.php?option=details&news_id=14376&date=2010-12-09 http://www.bdcomcn.com/English-Articles/children-park-a-type-of-real-social-business-of-moon-park-a-moon-house.html http://bangladesh-web.com/view.php?hidRecord=343086 Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, of Bangladesh while addressing the prize giving ceremony of a painting competition at...
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Compressed natural gas (CNG)as a vehicle fuels was first introduced to Bangladesh in 1982 through a World Bank pilot project. In 1999, four private companies obtained permission to set up about 5 stations each (source).
This "greener" fuel alternative has sunken the transport cost for many vehicle owners. The high price of conversion of Engine...
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As the drumbeat for action against terrorist networks in Pakistan gathers pace we have to realise there are diplomatic option which the international community can use to apply pressure to Pakistan. The majority of the UN Security Council (UNSC) have suffered from the direct effects of Islamist radicalism. Their citizens have paid by losing their lives, paying higher taxes to...
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Bangladesh regrets United States proposal to deploy combat troops in war ravaged Afghanistan, instead mulls over sending military advisers for “engagement in restoration of peace and stability”. United States sought engagement of Bangladesh in the restoration of peace and stability in Afghanistan and will render training facilities to Afghan security-and law-enforcement agencies, a statement...
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Violent protests in Indian administered Kashmir started recently after a report of a Qur'an desecration in Michigan, USA emerged. At least 18 protesters have been killed and scores were injured. Bloggers and Twitter users discuss whether the protests were purely because of anger over the burning of Qur'an or outbursts of their demand for...
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There is a lot of hope riding on the effective use of ICT in the Land Management System of Bangladesh to usher in modernization, user-friendliness, transparency and accountability in this very important sector. Aparna Ray explains.
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