Dr Matiur Rahman
Indo-Pacific Strategies and Bangladesh
The term ‘Indo-Pacific’ refers to a geopolitical region encompassing the Indian Ocean and the western and central Pacific Ocean, including the seas around Indonesia, Australia, and the eastern coast of Africa.
Socio-economic significance of Eid Festival
At the end of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr returned with a happy message. Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr after a long month of fasting. Eid festival is not only religious but also has social and economic significance. And the festival of Eid is universal.
Bengali New Year-Bengali’s non-sectarian and unique festival
Celebrating Bengali New Year on Pahela Boishakh is a unique Bengali festival. Because the origin of most festivals in the world is related to some religion, Bengali New Year has no religious connection. Its connection is mainly around agriculture and tax collection system. Later it was associated with the settlement of trade accounts.
Bangabandhu, Bangladesh and Independence are synonymous
After nearly two hundred years of British rule, the states of India and Pakistan were formed based on the two-nation theory in 1947, and East Bengal was declared a part of Pakistan.
Public awareness can eliminate sexual exploitation
The world day of the fight against sexual exploitation is observed on March 4 every year to raise awareness against sexual exploitation against women and children.
Order of the Rising Sun award to an extraordinary personality
Swami Vivekananda, a spiritual genius of commanding intellect and power once said “When you are born, leave a mark”. In this precious quote, he refers to any act beneficial or benevolent to mankind. Vivekanda was an inspiring personality, celebrated spiritual leader, reformer and world spokesman for the greater cause of humanity. Not everyone can do good work to ‘leave a mark’, as Vivekananda stressed.
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2022 Use and Abuse of Technology
On December 18, 2013, through a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, it was decided to observe July 30 every year as the 'World Day Against Trafficking in Person' around the world.
World Refugee Day 2022: The Right of Safety for Refugees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) mentions, "A refugee is a group of people who have fled war, violence, conflict or persecution and crossed international borders to seek security in another country. And forced to flee, leaving loved ones behind."
Social protection should be increased to eliminate child labour
The United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO) has been observing 'World Day Against Child Labor' since 2002 to protect children's rights and eliminate risky child labour.
Padma Bridge and valuable research of a recluse economist
After the Awami League-led grand alliance government came to power in 2009, it undertook several development projects, including some mega projects. One of the notable ones is the 'Padma Bridge Construction' project