Politics

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Authorities in Bangladesh have begun high-level diplomatic efforts to bring back the main suspect in the killing of political organiser Sharif Osman Hadi after Indian police confirmed his arrest near the border in West…

Venezuela and Iran hold the largest and third-largest petroleum reserves in the world, respectively. Both have been targeted for regime change by Washington. The world’s hegemon naturally seeks access to such resources. Yet it would be simplistic to think that…

The volunteer organization “Wandern für den Frieden e.V.” (Hiking for Peace) is organizing the Peacewave Festival (www.peacewavefestival.org) for the third and final time on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026. More than 1.5 million lights will be lit worldwide to promote…

The ancient Greeks believed that those who govern society must possess not only power but also wisdom and moral virtue. The philosopher Plato famously proposed the idea of the “philosopher-king,” arguing that the ideal rulers should be individuals trained in…

To ensure meaningful empowerment of women in politics and an effective role at the decision-making level The demand for direct elections to reserved women’s seats in the National Parliament of Bangladesh is gaining momentum as a crucial step toward ensuring…

The United States has once again launched a war in the Middle East based on false claims about weapons of mass destruction. Like the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the U.S. assault on Iran rests on allegations that international inspectors…

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s energy authorities have imposed limits on fuel sales for vehicles across the country after long queues formed at petrol stations amid fears of supply disruptions linked to instability in the Middle East. In…

In recent years, a growing number of observers across the world have begun to question whether the principles of international law are applied equally to all nations. The ideals of human rights, sovereignty, and the rules of war are frequently…

Britain’s role in the recent machinations of the US empire has been central, despite going underreported and little criticised. Britain has a significant hand in the ongoing US war of aggression against Iran and their recent invasion of Venezuela. Britain’s…

Lowest Female Participation in 25 Years of Bangladesh Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026, a disturbing picture of women’s position in Bangladesh’s politics and society has emerged. In the recently held 13th National Parliamentary Election, the rate of female candidates…