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Archive for November, 2008

4 reasons why the Chief of Army Staff should resign right now

Mahmud ur Rahman Chowdhury | 30 November 2008 9:29 pm

Mahmud ur Rahman Choudhury

Last week, I promised to write about issues which concern us all and which therefore, need to catch the attention of the politicians before we go for voting but I am afraid I cannot continue with that this week as something has come up which I though I must immediately share with my readers and the public. Nothing upsets me more than seeing a lack of integrity, commitment, dedication and patriotism in senior army officers – that’s one of the reasons why I quit the army to take up writing in and editing a newspaper.

This week, as the title suggests, I am going to write about reasons as to why the Chief of Army Staff (CAS) should voluntarily resign right now. Details…


“My plea to fellow Muslims: you must renounce terror!” (writes a former radical group member)

Shaikh Shaijad Matthew Islam | 29 November 2008 2:00 am

In light of the Mumbai blasts, I kept on asking myself, what drives people to destroy other people’s lives and their own? What leads people to such madness? Details…


Say “no” to corruption! A UNODC social promo.

Shaikh Shaijad Matthew Islam | 29 November 2008 12:39 am

You have the power to stop corruption because the power to say “yes” or “no” lies with you. The power to promote, reprimand, and shame someone for corruption is within you. Say “No” to corruption.

Hope you take away with you from this video a message that so resonated with me and so many others around the world.


2 Begums

blueice | 28 November 2008 11:27 am

Do not allow these two ‘Begums’ to gain the control of Bangladesh politics again. Details…


Oh god! Oh god! How vulnerable we are!!!!!

Suborna Barua | 28 November 2008 12:28 am

A harsh, sheer cowardly act! its simply a job of b*******! there no mercy for them in heart of the almighty god and his creatures.The attacks on Mumbai is an attack on humanity. We should strongly protest that. The so called world leaders only know to hold meetings in luxury hotels in poshest cities and countries. Do they feel how a victim feels being under attack? Details…


Medical Medley 1

Dr Moazzam | 28 November 2008 12:25 am

Looking at medical service status in our country,you find it pathetic. I find it puzzling. Some know nothing but contribute the most,others know too much but can’t contribute. Sounds quizzical? Let me explain, very few physicians in our country can talk, I mean,communicate properly with a patient. Details…


Worthless two year in history

Abul Kalam Azad | 26 November 2008 11:14 pm

Hopefully period of uncertainty, reformation, restoration of democracy, fight against corruption, necessary and unnecessary barking against somebody and nobody is over. Details…


Thank you & some suggestions

Muhammad Sadek | 26 November 2008 11:12 pm

Thank you very much for starting this blog, hoping this will be one of the most active & popular blog among all Bangladeshis around the world. Can I suggest to add some more catagories, such as … Details…


Disability does not mean inability: A case story

Shortcut | 26 November 2008 11:08 pm

Sreemoti Chompa Rani Das is an active female member of Narail PSID (Persons with disabilities self initiative to development) center. She is also a familiar face in her district town for unique masterpiece in stitching and embroidery works and a woman community leader. Details…


Taking a new look at banking in Bangladesh

Mahmud ur Rahman Chowdhury | 24 November 2008 5:22 pm


By Mahmud ur Rahman Choudhury

Now that the two major political parties – AL and BNP – have agreed to participate in the elections, the main political headaches are over and we can all look forward to an election. However, elections are not merely a process of legitimizing political power but more importantly, are about public issues and agendas which political parties promise to implement after being voted to government. Details…