Abdul Matin

Retired nuclear engineer

Courage of the common people

Around 11:30am, (on February 21, 1952) police fired tear gas as students started coming out of the university in groups. Initially, we kept a list of those who were coming out as well as those who were arrested. But it was no longer possible after a while as students rushed out in large numbers.

2y ago

Air quality in Bangladesh: A matter of great concern

Hopefully, we learned many lessons from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. One of them is the importance of oxygen for our survival. Normally it is available free of cost.

3y ago

Municipal Polls: Tales of Two Candidates

Elections in our part of the world usually generate an atmosphere of festivity among the people. Aspiring candidates start wearing special attire and print posters with greetings on occasions like Eid,

3y ago

Are we ready to implement our vaccination plan?

The government has recently unveiled a national plan for vaccination against Covid-19. It has set the target of giving two vaccine doses to each of 130 million people to protect them from the deadly virus.

3y ago

With vaccines on the way, 2021 promises a return to normal life

Never in history had the world as a whole looked forward to a new year like we did in 2020. So far, welcoming a new year had been a routine exercise.

3y ago

Just being brilliant is not enough

In general, the top meritorious students of our country study science in higher secondary school after passing the secondary school final examination.

5y ago

The economics of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

The contracted price for the 2,400 MWe Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, consisting of two Russian VVER-1200 reactors, is USD 12.65 billion.

7y ago

Revolutionising electronics

It is said that Newton formulated the laws of motion by observing an apple that had fallen from a tree. It now appears that another apple is falling again.

9y ago
February 6, 2022
February 6, 2022

Courage of the common people

Around 11:30am, (on February 21, 1952) police fired tear gas as students started coming out of the university in groups. Initially, we kept a list of those who were coming out as well as those who were arrested. But it was no longer possible after a while as students rushed out in large numbers.

April 10, 2021
April 10, 2021

Air quality in Bangladesh: A matter of great concern

Hopefully, we learned many lessons from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. One of them is the importance of oxygen for our survival. Normally it is available free of cost.

February 4, 2021
February 4, 2021

Municipal Polls: Tales of Two Candidates

Elections in our part of the world usually generate an atmosphere of festivity among the people. Aspiring candidates start wearing special attire and print posters with greetings on occasions like Eid,

January 28, 2021
January 28, 2021

Are we ready to implement our vaccination plan?

The government has recently unveiled a national plan for vaccination against Covid-19. It has set the target of giving two vaccine doses to each of 130 million people to protect them from the deadly virus.

January 1, 2021
January 1, 2021

With vaccines on the way, 2021 promises a return to normal life

Never in history had the world as a whole looked forward to a new year like we did in 2020. So far, welcoming a new year had been a routine exercise.

November 6, 2019
November 6, 2019

Just being brilliant is not enough

In general, the top meritorious students of our country study science in higher secondary school after passing the secondary school final examination.

March 2, 2017
March 2, 2017

The economics of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

The contracted price for the 2,400 MWe Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, consisting of two Russian VVER-1200 reactors, is USD 12.65 billion.

July 22, 2015
July 22, 2015

Revolutionising electronics

It is said that Newton formulated the laws of motion by observing an apple that had fallen from a tree. It now appears that another apple is falling again.

May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015

New Bangladesh!

While all are performing so well in their respective fields, why can't our political leaders perform like others do? Do they not want to be a part of 'New Bangladesh'?

April 16, 2015
April 16, 2015

From first lady to first woman president!

She has finally announced her candidacy for the president of the United States of America. In a short video