Assassination is an enduring political tool, but how effective is it?
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily Mirror Colombo, March 28 – All through history, assassination has been resorted to by the power-hungry and the aggrieved. It has been used in palace power struggles, as a tool to further a political cause, or to redress a deeply felt grievance. It...
A Bangladeshi singer and ensemble perform the Indian national anthem in New Delhi on Bangladesh’s national day
The ensemble A contemporary flute maestro, known as the “Krishna of Bangladesh” for his spiritual and expressive sound.With over 30 years of global performances, including UNESCO and major international festivals.Collaborated with legends and key member of Lokkhi Terra, inspiring generations through timeless artistry. A renowned...
Bribery rocks Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal amid political trials
By Salah Uddin Shoaib ChoudhuryS/ The Organiser/March 15 Few institutions in Bangladesh have carried as much symbolic weight as the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). Established to prosecute atrocities committed during the country’s 1971 liberation war, the tribunal once represented a long-awaited attempt to deliver justice...
Nepal’s election results seen from a South Asian perspective
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily News Colombo, March 10 – Nepal’s recently concluded parliamentary elections have features of interest to other South Asian countries. The Nepalese elections have thrown up a new Gen Z-inspired party, the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP), as the winner. This is in contrast with...
For the first time in the Indian subcontinent – Bangladesh will give honorarium to priests of all religions
religions Imams, Hindu and Christian priests and Buddhist monks to ger honorariums from March 14
Contrasting positions of women in South Asia
By P.K.Balachandran/Sunday Observer Colombo, March 8 – South Asia is a sub-continent of contrasts. On the one hand, it has produced the largest number of women Prime Ministers, but on the other, women’s participation in the formal workforce is just 33% when the world average...
A transnational sextortion enterprise – case of Zobaidul Amin Bangladesh
The case now unfolding in the United States District Court for Alaska
South Asian countries have struggled to have relations with Israel
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily News Colombo, March 3 – Countries in South Asia, barring Nepal, have had severe problems establishing ties with Israel. It wasn’t easy to shed their anti-imperialist and anti-colonial commitments and reconcile to the stubborn reality of Israel – a key player in the...
Street protests have overthrown governments, but have failed to win elections
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Colombo, February 22 – In South Asia, where popular uprisings have toppled governments in recent years, new governments were elected in late 2024 in Sri Lanka and last week in Bangladesh. Elections in Nepal are scheduled to be held on March 5....
Controversy in Bangladesh over award for Bharatnatyam dancer Arthy Ahmed
Fellow artistes say Ekushey Padak should be given to a more deserving artiste
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