Bangladesh is heading towards the 12th parliamentary elections without the participation of many political parties including the de facto main opposition party the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Non-participatory parliamentary elections are not new in Bangladesh at all. Several other parliamentary elections including the 1988 elections, the 1996 (February) elections and the 2014 elections were also boycotted
Forgiveness has many positive outcomes. Forgiveness — which leads to the mental peace of those who forgive — has social, economic, political and other effects on individuals and societies. It promotes empathy, understanding and the restoration of trust among individuals and societies, leading to stronger social bonds and reduced conflicts. Additionally, forgiveness contributes to the
The quality of living is crucial for everyone. But there is a lack of quality of life — which refers to the overall standard of living and wellbeing one experiences in one’s living and encompasses various factors including physical and mental health, access to resources, safety, infrastructure, social connections and cultural opportunities — for many
Election boycotts by opposition parties are a notable political problem in different countries. Opposition parties boycott elections in a number of Asian, African and other countries. Elections are sometimes boycotted before elections and sometimes during elections. But election boycotts by opposition parties undermine the electoral process, undermine the credibility of the ruling party or a
Dear Readers and Non-Readers, Greetings to all of you from Dhaka Opinion Magazine. This is, as you know, a global magazine, though it is Dhaka based. But it is an opinion-only magazine. The magazine currently publishes Articles, Commentaries, Editorial Views and Letters (Editor’s Letters and Letters to the Editor) with the aim to help to
Kidnappings are a notable problem in many countries around the world. According to multiple sources including the BBC, the occurrences of kidnappings are there in different countries in Asia and other regions. But kidnappings can be devastating for both the victims and their families. Different countries including Mexico, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Venezuela and Colombia have high
Train accidents often take place in the world. Hundreds of train accidents occurred in different countries this year alone, leading to hundreds of deaths. While most train accidents are minor, some are major. The 1915 Guadalajara train accident in Mexico, the 1989 Ufa train accident in the Soviet Union and the 2004 Ryongchon train accident
The Israel and Hamas war of 2023 has led to agony on both sides, though disproportionately. According to multiple sources including the BBC, the war has killed more than six thousand Israelis and Palestinians. Many have lost their homes, family members, livelihoods and other possessions driven by the war — which started with the sudden
Marriage — which serves as the foundation for building strong families — is crucial for everyone as it provides stability and support for individuals, offers a legal and social framework that promotes commitment, companionship and shared responsibilities between partners and is beneficial for their families and societies. But many cannot bear the cost of marriage
Armed conflicts often hamper education in different countries. According to multiple sources including the BBC, conflicts in Burkina Faso have left more than one million students out of school. In addition to Burkina Faso, millions have been deprived of schooling — crucial for everyone — in other war-torn nations including Syria, Yemen and South Sudan
