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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 philosophy—people capable of understanding justice, truth, and ethical responsibility. For the Greeks, leadership was not…

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 meaningful empowerment and effective participation at the policy-making level. Political analysts and women leaders believe…

by Asif Showkat Kallol Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector has long served as the backbone of the country’s export economy. However, evolving global trade dynamics suggest that its lead over its closest competitor, Vietnam, may face increasing pressure in the coming years. Globally, Bangladesh and Vietnam remain the world’s second and third-largest garment exporters after…

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 have already debunked. But beyond the false pretext lies an even more pressing question that…

The Hidden Nervous System of the Digital Economy In the popular imagination, the internet is often depicted as an intangible cloud floating above the planet. The physical reality, however, is very different. Beneath the world’s oceans lies a vast network of fiber-optic cables that forms the true nervous system of the digital economy. More than…

Group warns against mercury-tainted cream that promises ‘even and velvety skin tone’ 6 March 2026, Quezon City.  As the commemoration of the National Women’s Month gets underway, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged women to celebrate their natural skin tone, stressing “the skin color you’re born with is not a flaw to be corrected.”…

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 a notice issued on Friday, the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) announced that motorists will no…

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 presented as universal standards meant to guide global conduct. Yet the realities of contemporary geopolitics…

The “politically inconvenient” truth is that the US is unilaterally reshaping the world order in a bid to restore unipolarity, and regardless of one’s opinion about this, it’s objectively achieved some tangible progress as of late. Treasury Secretary Scott Bennett announced that Indian refiners had just been provided with a 30-day waiver to purchase Russian…

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 empire and overseas bases, and associated intelligence and surveillance capabilities, are cornerstones of its contribution…