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Kolkata HC accepts misleading writ petition
Minority repression in Bangladesh alleged
M Shahidul Islam
The judicial organ of any nation must have the nerve and the resolve to withstand politically-motivated pressures. It must also exercise discretion in deciding whether to entertain litigations that have international ramifications and can negatively affect the country's foreign policy. After all, something may seem domestically perfect but can be totally imperfect internationally... [ FULL STORY ]
Delhi sees improved relations
with Dhaka in its own interests
Special Correspondent
Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon concluded a four-day visit to Dhaka last week making an impression that India was fully respectful to Bangladesh's independence and sovereignty... [ FULL STORY ]
No politics before bigwigs' trial
Special Correspondent
Resumption of political activities is unlikely until the trials of political bigwigs accused of corruption are completed. Major political parties including BNP and Awami League have undertaken reforms and are weeding out those who have been accused of corruption including the party chiefs... [ FULL STORY ]
Nuclear power is a must for Bangladesh
Shamsuddin Ahmed
It came after four and a half decades. Bangladesh had kept alive the hope all these years and spent around Tk 20 lakh annually to maintain the partial infrastructure of the proposed Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant built initially at Iswardi in Pabna district. At least 17 employees are still posted at the site. The International Atomic Energy Agency, the global nuclear watchdog, has at long last approved the government plan to set up the nuclear power plant. Hopefully, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project will be implemented... [ FULL STORY ]
Reforms shatter political parties
Abdur Rahman Khan
With the events shattering political parties like the BNP, Awami League, Jatiya Party and even the seven-month-old LDP, the fourth week of June may become known as a reform week in the history of Bangladesh. Citizens at this stage, however, appear to be politically unconcerned and inactive under the emergency rule... [ FULL STORY ]
Israeli military connection
Referendum a must for any
constitutional change
M.I. Ali
Bangladesh abounds with good intentions, and the interim Caretaker Government (CG) is forging ahead with its plans to root out all evils from the government and the society. The political activists are enthusiastically holding powwows to rid their respective political parties of the post-Liberation ills that have been ailing them and the Samaritan members of the so-called international donor group are actively pursuing their advisory role to influence whosoever wants to be influenced by them...[ FULL STORY ]
White House under fire for Iraq policy
Fazle Rashid in New York
The White House is in a deep distress. Compliant and obsequious ruling party lawmakers are fuming with anger. The mutinous Republicans, whose number is growing, have started saying enough is enough. They want the American troops out of Iraq... [ FULL STORY ]
Glimpses of the Great
Henry Kissinger
K Z Islam
Henry Kissinger dominated American foreign policy during the most crucial period after the beginning of the Cold War. Along with Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford (November 1968-1977) he presided over the end of direct global military intervention and the emergence of the Soviet Union as an equal to the United States. He commenced detente with the Soviets, a new relationship with China, and brought the United States into the Middle East as the major player. Kissinger became the head of National Security Council of President Nixon on 25 November 1968 and 22 September 1973 he was sworn in as Secretary of State to Nixon. As the National Security Advisor Kissinger virtually ruled US Foreign Policy single-handed reporting only to the President and not being accountable to the Congress... [ FULL STORY ]
Reform spree of pushy politicians
A. K. Faezul Huq
The political arena is replete with a plethora of reformists running all around. Some of them, it seems, are also working overtime and issuing sermons ? both palatable and otherwise. On the other hand, the promoters of status quo are also active in their own way. The target politicians are obviously Sheikh Hasina and Begum Khaleda Zia; and to some extent Gen Ershad. However, there is a gulf of difference between Awami reformists and nationalist reformists... [ FULL STORY ]
LOOK EAST POLICY
India to improve ties with Myanmar
Nava Thakuria in Guwahati
For India, Myanmar will remain a strategic partner, reiterated the External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee during his recent visit to the Northeast. Talking to a group of journalists and civil society representatives in Shillong, Mukherjee reconfirmed New Delhi's pristine relationship with Yangon, now Nay Pyi Taw, nurtured for more than a decade now... [ FULL STORY ]
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