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What Does a Second Trump Presidency Mean for Bangladesh?
The 2024 U.S. presidential election marked an unexpected turn in global politics. Former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House is an extraordinary development, stirring discussions worldwide about what his renewed leadership might mean for various regions. For Bangladesh,…
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Despite Everything, America is Still America (My Perspective as a Bangladeshi-American Immigrant)
I think it was sometime around 2006 or 2007—I can’t recall the exact year. I remember picking up a Superman comic from my school’s bookstore, a single issue titled “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?” published…
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Is the United States in Decline?
The question of whether the United States is in decline has been a pervasive concern, especially as the nation navigates through profound political, social, and economic upheavals. This concern is not only about the literal decline of the U.S. as…
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Why the Lynching of Tofazzal at Dhaka University is a Tragedy that Shames Us All
In the late hours of a Wednesday night, Tofazzal was mercilessly beaten to death by a group of students from Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall, on the premises of Dhaka University (DU). For most residents of that hall, he was a…
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Why Women Are Pressured to Marry by 25 in South Asia
In today’s day and age, women in South Asia are slowly learning to be confident, to set boundaries – instead of compromising all the time – not settling for less, and being vocal about what they’re not okay with. However,…
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Corruption Perceptions Index 2023: Unveiling a Persistent Global Challenge
The narrative of corruption has long cast a shadow over the annals of history. Like the dark recesses of forgotten eras, corruption continues to thrive in the crevices of governance, gnawing away at the fabric of societies. The Corruption Perceptions…
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Do the Protests in Israel Represent a Chance for a Hopeful Outcome?
After the bodies of six Israeli hostages shot in Gaza were discovered, mass protests erupted in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other locations on September 1. Led by the country’s largest trade union, Histadrut, nearly half a million Israelis took to…
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Is the Rise of Fascism Inevitable?
Civilians love to believe they decide everything for themselves. Especially in modern history, people did not like thinking they were being rigorously controlled. We wanted power in our own hands. We loved the French Revolution, standing up for ourselves. We…
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Why Taylor Swift’s Endorsement of Kamala Harris Matters
As a lifelong fan of Taylor Swift, I've followed her career with admiration not just for her music, but for the way she uses her platform. When Taylor endorsed Kamala Harris for president, it felt like a defining moment, not…
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The Case for Student Politics in Universities in Bangladesh
The role of student politics in Bangladeshi universities has been a subject of intense debate for decades. Opinions vary widely, from those advocating for its complete abolition to those who believe it is an essential component of a vibrant democracy.…
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