Autor: pacifista

“All power is born to fulfill a function. The problem begins when it forgets that function and decides to perpetuate itself above those it was meant to serve.” For centuries, humanity believed that power was simply the ability to prevail. First came physical strength; then armies; later wealth, industry, technology, and finally information. Each era…

  By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Severe power and gas shortages have paralyzed industrial manufacturing and daily life across Bangladesh. Confronted with one of the most critical energy crises in recent history, the government in Dhaka is bringing a long-dormant, ambitious diplomatic and infrastructural blueprint back to the negotiating table: importing natural gas directly…

G M Forhadul Mozumder (Dhaka Bureau) As humanity reels from record-breaking global temperatures, wildfire surges, and ocean heating, a massive new threat is looming over the Pacific. The United Nations Meteorological Organization has warned that a powerful El Niño event will intensify rapidly this August, threatening unprecedented climate disruptions worldwide. In response to this impending…

Rights activists in Bangladesh strongly demand the immediate withdrawal of the government’s long-standing reservations regarding Article 2 (policy obligations to eliminate discrimination against women) and Article 16.1(c) (equal rights in marriage and family relations) of the CEDAW Convention. Photo courtesy: Bangladesh Mahila Parishad. Demand Full Protection in CEDAW Shadow Report By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau)…

By Halim Mohammad (Dhaka Bureau) A festive atmosphere alongside strengthened nationwide security marks Bangladesh’s preparations to observe the anniversary of the July Mass Uprising on August 5. To honor the memory and sacrifices of the student-led mass movement and to convey a message of a new dawn, a mega concert titled ‘Concert for Democracy’is set…

EcoWaste Coalition continues to expose illegal paints with lead content 4 August 2026, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition sounded the alarm over the online sale of another China-made lead-containing spray paint brand, marketed for car touch-up, rust-proofing, graffiti, and other uses. The group rang the alarm bell after detecting lead in three of…

Farce (from Lat. sagina, fattening; fig. a short, comical play): A dramatic work of a grotesque, ridiculous, and exaggerated nature that seeks easy laughter through the caricature of its characters. A noisy staging, characterized by feigned solemnity but lacking substance, typically used to disguise the clumsiness or lack of arguments of its protagonists. They say…

A proposal to recognize the Indo-Pacific as an integrated strategic system and move toward a future architecture of regional cooperation. “China, the United States, India, Russia, ASEAN, energy, chips, and routes on the chessboard where the twenty-first century is being written” “There are regions that do not need to proclaim their importance. It is enough…

Festive Fervor Across 50,000 Institutions By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) In a major initiative to reconnect the younger generation with sports and foster physical and talent development, Bangladesh is preparing to launch a nationwide mega sports spectacle. Over 50,000 educational institutions will participate in the upcoming ‘Prime Minister’s Gold Cup’, bringing together students from classes…

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service reported that it’s moving in this direction. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s announcement in mid-July that his country will participate in a French nuclear drill for the first time later this year as part of the latter’s “forward deterrence” policy was followed a few days later by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claiming that it’s building…