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Operation Jackpot: The Daring Naval Raid of 1971

August 16, 2026

Operation Jackpot stands among the most daring and strategically significant guerrilla operations carried out by the Mukti Bahini during Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971. Led by specially trained Bengali naval commandos, the operation targeted Pakistan’s military supply and communication network through coordinated attacks on major river and seaports. The operation was launched in the early […]

August 11 as Balochistan Independence Day

The Rise of an Independent Balochistan – The End of Historical Betrayal and the Wait for International Recognition

August 11, 2026

In the discourse of South Asian political history and geopolitics, the month of August has always been highly significant and eventful. India and Pakistan celebrate their liberation from British colonial rule on August 15 and 14, respectively. But on the political map of this subcontinent, just a few days prior, the date of August 11 […]

Remembering Percy Bysshe Shelley

July 8, 2026

“Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.” The Prodigy of Romantic Poetry In the history of English literature, Percy Bysshe Shelley remains a brilliant star who, despite his short life, left an unparalleled glow in the world of poetry. The extraordinary synthesis of human emancipation, free thought, love, nature, beauty, and revolutionary […]

Not Nuclear, We Need Qubit Capacity

June 28, 2026

Following the September war in 1965, Pakistan’s then-Foreign Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto made an emotional and historic declaration: “If India builds an atomic bomb, we will eat grass or leaves if necessary, but we will build our own atomic bomb.” Pakistan’s military-bureaucratic ruling class ultimately chose this self-destructive stubbornness as their state philosophy. Pakistan did […]

Eighteen Years of Deprivation in Bogura: A History of Inequality in the Name of Development and the Question of Fair Share

June 23, 2026

Bogura is not just a district on Bangladesh’s map; it stands as a vital centre of the northern region’s economy, agriculture, education, culture, and political history. For generations, this region has played a significant role in ensuring food security, agricultural output, trade, and even shaping national politics. Yet today, as the country speaks of development, […]

The Culture of Impunity and Bangladesh: Why Are Innocent Citizens and Women Being Scorned?

June 14, 2026

Atika Noori Following the mass uprising, the expectations sparked in the hearts of ordinary people when Dr. Muhammad Yunus took charge were, in a word, sky-high. After more than a decade and a half of accumulated deprivations, stark discrimination, and mountains of injustice, people perhaps believed that everything would be remedied overnight by some political […]

Brazil in World Football: Eternal Magic, Tradition, Crisis and the Unyielding Dream of a Sixth Title

June 14, 2026

Brazilian football has long maintained a profound global influence, defined by an authentic passion, aesthetic brilliance, and a record five FIFA World Cup titles. The nation’s footballing philosophy centres on Jogo Bonito (the beautiful game)—a belief that football should be played not merely for points or victories, but for the collective joy of the players […]

Courage and Wisdom: Dr. Jahangir Sattar Tinku

February 8, 2026

Jahangir Sattar Tinku’s life was a luminous blend of courage, intellect, and unwavering commitment to justice. As one of the foremost leaders of the turbulent student movements of the 1990s, he shaped the course of student politics with a rare combination of bravery and vision. Tinku, the last elected president of the National Student League, […]

When Education Fails the Conscience: The Paradox of the Educated Extremist

November 13, 2025

It is a comforting illusion that education alone can inoculate society against extremism — that literacy and learning will, by themselves, cultivate tolerance and reason. Yet, reality tells a more disquieting story. From engineers and doctors joining ISIS to the recent case of Dr Shaheen Saeed, an Indian physician accused of links with the militant […]

A Lifetime of Tears from One Moment of Disbelief

May 15, 2025

The majority of patients in Bangladesh do not trust doctors. They have no confidence or faith in them. As disheartening as this reality may sound, it is indeed the truth. This insight comes from over three and a half decades of experience in the medical field. When I began my medical career in the early […]

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Category: Opinion

Operation Jackpot: The Daring Naval Raid of 1971

The Rise of an Independent Balochistan – The End of Historical Betrayal and the Wait for International Recognition

Remembering Percy Bysshe Shelley

Not Nuclear, We Need Qubit Capacity

Eighteen Years of Deprivation in Bogura: A History of Inequality in the Name of Development and the Question of Fair Share

The Culture of Impunity and Bangladesh: Why Are Innocent Citizens and Women Being Scorned?

Brazil in World Football: Eternal Magic, Tradition, Crisis and the Unyielding Dream of a Sixth Title

Courage and Wisdom: Dr. Jahangir Sattar Tinku

When Education Fails the Conscience: The Paradox of the Educated Extremist

A Lifetime of Tears from One Moment of Disbelief

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