Author: Amir M Sayem

Of course, qualification is very important. It is important in getting educational opportunities, jobs, promotions and many other opportunities. The aim of seeking qualification, a set of criteria that needs to be fulfilled for getting a certain right, status or opportunity, is to shortlist competitors and select the suitable ones. For example, one needs to have a certain level of education/educational grade for getting admitted to a university, a certain level of education/educational grade for getting a certain type of job, certain years of experience for the promotion from a lower to a higher post, and so on. Without certain…

Of course, a publishing agreement is mandatory between an author and a publisher for the publication of a book. But publishers do not make agreements with authors always in Bangladesh. Though it is difficult to exactly say the number of such occurrences, such practices are not negligible at all. The available sources including newspapers indicate that young writers allege that publishers do not wish to sign publishing contracts. In most cases, publishers are more willing to establish a mutual bond based on trust with the authors of books. While new authors are enthusiastic about having their books published, publishers intentionally…

The Russia-Ukraine war has already reached its seventh day. By this time, many soldiers and civilians were killed and more than half a million Ukrainians have fled their homes. An unconditional discussion held between delegates of Russia and Ukraine at the border between Belarus and Ukraine ended without any achievements. As is further known, Western countries imposed severe sanctions on Russia and Russia also imposed sanctions on Western countries in retaliation. Even if the western counties have not sent their military forces to fight against Russia in Ukraine, they are sending military weapons to Ukraine. More importantly, Russia ordered its…

Different sorts of awards are given to individuals, groups, or organizations at the international, regional and national levels by governments or government agencies, inter-governmental organizations, non-government organizations and others (including private business firms and magazines). Of course, awards are rendered not only as a recognition of contributions, achievements, or excellent/extra-ordinary works in different aspects including

A few days ago, an assistant deputy director of the Anti-corruption Commission, a constitutional authority responsible for overseeing corruption in government, private and other organizations in Bangladesh, was suspended leading to protests among colleagues and heavy controversies among many. Earlier the same official was transferred from Chittagong to Patuakhali. Of course, the transfer of government

Laws, which are rendered as an important means to suppress injustice and establish justice (a broad concept that is based on fairness, equality of rights and morality), are very important for all societies. Without laws, or a system of regulations, standards, principles and norms made by the government of a country, the rule of law

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was often said that the health system of Bangladesh was good. But the pandemic has shown that it is not enough at all and much more needs to be done. In fact, Bangladesh’s health system response to COVID-19 was noticeably insufficient at the beginning. Of course, the government increased

The Russia-Ukraine crisis increased tensions between Russia and the West. The situation becomes worse in the last few weeks. While Russia increased its military presence in the bordering areas of Ukraine that was once part of the Russian empire for centuries before becoming a Soviet republic, the government forces of Ukraine are prepared to face

Political demonstrations or protests for realizing political and other demands are a common scenario in the world. Sometimes these are more destructive, sometimes less destructive and sometimes peaceful. Of course, protests are a political right. But peaceful political demonstrations are always desirable since these do not destroy properties and bring other harm. But political cadres’

Usually, general elections, which decide which party should form the next government and rule the country, are held in Bangladesh after five years. But this was not the case several times since several elections were held in less than five years and more than five years. For example, the first general elections were held in 1973, while the second one was held after 6 years in 1979. From the third general elections (in 1986) to the fifth one (in 1991), it took only five years. Even if the 6th general elections were held in 1996, the seventh one was held…