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  By Mrs. Ayesha Chowdhury:   The continuing debate about taxation, wealth, pensions and welfare raises an important question: what does a fair society actually look like? I have paid taxes throughout my working life, and I accept the principle that those who are fortunate enough to have greater financial means should make a greater contribution to society. A civilised country ...

  By Shafiqul Haque:   When I look back at May 2002, I remember it as a very important time in my life. It was the year when Lutfur Rahman and I were both elected as councillors in Tower Hamlets. We were both members of the Labour Party. At that time, we were simply two new councillors starting our political ...

By Shafiqul Haque: The greatest tribute to the aspirations and sacrifices of July may be to transform political change into institutional reform—building a transparent, accountable, corruption-free administration and restoring public confidence in the state. Bangladesh’s 2026 should not be viewed merely as a year of political transition. Doing so would overlook perhaps the most important story unfolding beneath the change ...

  By Shafiqul Haque:  Bangladesh stands at an important economic crossroads. Over the past several decades, the country has achieved remarkable progress, lifting millions out of poverty and establishing itself as a major manufacturing and exporting economy. But the next phase of development will be considerably more demanding. The challenges are now increasingly visible: shortages of gas and electricity, rising ...

By Muhammed Shahed Rahman: Paris Grand Mosque: A historical monument to Muslim sacrifice. The Paris Grand Mosque is one of the brightest symbols of the history of Islam, the contributions of Muslims, and interfaith coexistence in France. When I visit the century-old Grand Mosque in Paris, it gives me a different touch. The century-old Grand Mosque of Paris, or Grand ...

  By Shafiqul Haque: The aspirations of the mass uprising, the verdict of the referendum, the promise of constitutional reform, and economic pressures—before the new government lies a fundamental question: will change mean merely a change of government, or a transformation of the state itself? Bangladesh’s politics in 2026 cannot simply be viewed as a year of transfer of power; ...

Visitors crowded in front of enclosure “L-07” at the National Zoo in Mirpur, Dhaka, to catch a glimpse of the much-talked-about buffalo named “Donald Trump” on Thursday afternoon, the day of Eid-ul-Azha. Although the zoo remained relatively quiet on Eid day, many visitors still came specifically to see the buffalo. As a result, while most other enclosures had fewer spectators, ...

Muhammed Shahed Rahman : A new chapter of pride in London, United Kingdom, with two British-Bangladeshi faces now leading two important councils in British politics. Sitting in the leadership position and as the executive mayor of Tower Hamlets and Newham Council in London, it has been proven once again that with hard work, honesty, and competence, Bangladeshis can make a ...

  By Jannatul Ferdous Doly:   One of the most important and long-reigning female monarchs in the history of the United Kingdom was Queen Elizabeth. She was born on April 21, 1926, in London, England, and passed away on September 8, 2022. For nearly 70 years, she served as the Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth countries. Her ...

By  Shafiqul Haque:     Today, I want to highlight the recent political changes in Bangladesh and the leadership responsibilities they bring, focusing on Tarek Rahman. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won a major electoral victory, opening a new chapter in the country’s politics and placing significant leadership responsibilities on Mr. Rahman. But this change is not just a ...