Rezaul Karim

Why you should take the Covid-19 vaccine

There is a lot of discussion right now about the side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine and confusion surrounding the taking of the vaccine.

3y ago

Economic development and respect for democracy mutually reinforcing

Despite having a dynamic and fast-growing economy, a senior official of the US Department of State believes that Bangladesh's future success is going to be fuelled by strengthening democratic institutions, governing structure, creating space for civil society and improving environment for economic growth.

5y ago

US concerned about Chinese investment in Indo-Pacific region

US civil and military officials are skeptical about Chinese policy and investment in the Indo-Pacific and stepped up Washington's efforts to expand its engagement on a rule-based system for the mutual benefit of the countries in the region.

5y ago

Bangladesh needs strong democratic institutes

Despite having a dynamic and fast-growing economy, US officials believe that Bangladesh's future success is going to be fuelled by strengthening its democratic institutions and governing structures.

5y ago

US for further ties with Bangladesh military

The US military wants to develop a partnership with Bangladesh military and engage more with the latter for mutual benefit, a senior US military official said.

6y ago

US renews call for free, fair polls

The United States has renewed its call on Bangladesh government to fulfil its commitment to uphold free, fair and participatory elections that will reflect the will of the people.

6y ago

Myanmar side due this month

Amid growing international pressure to hold its military accountable for the brutal crackdown on the Rohingya, Myanmar is sending a high-powered delegation to Dhaka late this month to finalise preparations for the start of the Rohingya repatriation.

6y ago

21 August Attack: Babar-nama

It was the cabinet's oath-taking night after the 2001 parliamentary elections. The phone rang in the newsroom of The Daily Star. On the other end of the phone was the quivering voice of a man who, in his Dhaka University student days, was an infamous “armed cadre” of a political party.

6y ago
April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021

Why you should take the Covid-19 vaccine

There is a lot of discussion right now about the side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine and confusion surrounding the taking of the vaccine.

February 12, 2019
February 12, 2019

Economic development and respect for democracy mutually reinforcing

Despite having a dynamic and fast-growing economy, a senior official of the US Department of State believes that Bangladesh's future success is going to be fuelled by strengthening democratic institutions, governing structure, creating space for civil society and improving environment for economic growth.

December 2, 2018
December 2, 2018

US concerned about Chinese investment in Indo-Pacific region

US civil and military officials are skeptical about Chinese policy and investment in the Indo-Pacific and stepped up Washington's efforts to expand its engagement on a rule-based system for the mutual benefit of the countries in the region.

November 25, 2018
November 25, 2018

Bangladesh needs strong democratic institutes

Despite having a dynamic and fast-growing economy, US officials believe that Bangladesh's future success is going to be fuelled by strengthening its democratic institutions and governing structures.

November 13, 2018
November 13, 2018

US for further ties with Bangladesh military

The US military wants to develop a partnership with Bangladesh military and engage more with the latter for mutual benefit, a senior US military official said.

October 28, 2018
October 28, 2018

US renews call for free, fair polls

The United States has renewed its call on Bangladesh government to fulfil its commitment to uphold free, fair and participatory elections that will reflect the will of the people.

October 19, 2018
October 19, 2018

Myanmar side due this month

Amid growing international pressure to hold its military accountable for the brutal crackdown on the Rohingya, Myanmar is sending a high-powered delegation to Dhaka late this month to finalise preparations for the start of the Rohingya repatriation.

October 12, 2018
October 12, 2018

21 August Attack: Babar-nama

It was the cabinet's oath-taking night after the 2001 parliamentary elections. The phone rang in the newsroom of The Daily Star. On the other end of the phone was the quivering voice of a man who, in his Dhaka University student days, was an infamous “armed cadre” of a political party.

October 8, 2018
October 8, 2018

Condition in Rakhine not favourable

A UN assessment shows that the current conditions in northern Rakhine are “not conducive for safe, dignified and sustainable return” of forcible displaced Rohingya Muslims sheltered in Bangladesh, despite the Myanmar government citing its readiness to take them back.

September 8, 2018
September 8, 2018

73rd UN General Assembly: Dhaka to call for action on Rohingya issue

Bangladesh plans to raise the Rohingya issue in the upcoming 73rd UN General Assembly and urge the international community to unite and mount more pressure on Myanmar to resolve the lingering crisis.