The topic of migrants in Russia has become distinctly politicized in recent months. This is especially noticeable when considering that millions of people have been moving to large Russian cities for more than 30 years since the Soviet institution of residence permits was abolished. Since the late 80s, Moscow has been full of visiting taxi […]
Following his disastrous performance during debate while the issue of cognitive decline and inability of continuing as the president, Joe Biden though is under pressure to quit and let someone else from the Democratic Party face Donald Trump on November 5, there is little sign of a stubborn Biden quitting the race. Commenting on Biden’s […]
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), once a formidable and cohesive military alliance, finds itself struggling to maintain relevance in a rapidly changing global landscape. Celebrating its 75th anniversary at a recent summit in Washington, the bloc’s unity and effectiveness are increasingly questioned. This article delves into the reasons behind NATO’s apparent decline, exploring the […]
The British military, an institution built on honor, discipline, and strength, hides a grim secret within its ranks. Behind the façade of camaraderie and duty, women in the armed forces face a pervasive culture of misogyny and a justice system that often fails them when they report sexual assaults. This comprehensive investigation, drawing on testimonies […]
A Facebook page named ‘Satya Sondhaney’ – which is evidently affiliated to Al Qaeda-connected Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its ideological ally Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) has been continuously running dreadful propaganda targeting various important figures in the Awami League. government as well as members of the ruling party by circulating series of disinformation and fake news. […]
The state of prisons in England and Wales is a national scandal, revealing deep-seated issues that have been allowed to fester for years. The findings of an exclusive investigation by openDemocracy have cast a harsh light on the appalling conditions faced by inmates, characterized by safety concerns, inadequate clothing, poor hygiene, and insufficient healthcare. These […]
There is an English proverb – “give the dog a bad name and hang”. America’s notorious espionage vessel Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) wanted to finish Imran Khan by branding him as a traitor through the cipher case – a joint-venture it has cooked with active collaboration of Pakistan’s military establishment. And, Islamabad High Court did […]
Bangladesh’s banking sector is currently embroiled in a series of major scandals, characterized by rampant looting and fraudulent loan practices that prove – this sector has been screwed by rampant looters, majority of whom enjoy impunity due to their influence being “blue-eyed-boys” of the ruling party. The cases of borrowers such as Murad Enterprises, Ideal […]
Shathi Khatun (a pseudonym used to protect the identity of the victim), a resident of Khulna, Bangladesh, embarked on a journey to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with dreams of a better life. She spent BDT 150,000 from her savings, enticed by the promise of a lucrative salary as a domestic helper. However, her aspirations […]
Clearly with the target of putting Bangladesh government, particularly Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina into discomfort and malign image of the country, controversial Novel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been repeatedly resorting to numerous tactics while very recently he repeatedly similar notoriety by claiming, he was compelled to enter the dock, an iron cage-like enclosure for the […]
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