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The Editorial Team of Dhaka Opinion Magazine is comprised of Chief Editor, Publishing Editor and Sub-editors. The views expressed by the Editorial Team are the views of the magazine. But the Editorial Team of the magazine is currently comprised of the Chief Editor.
Rebel conflicts have raised concerns in Colombia. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Netwerk, conflicts between the two rebel groups such as the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) Frente 33 have been going on in the northern Colombian region of Catatumbo — a key cocaine production hub and criminal hotspot along the Venezuelan border —for several days. The conflicts have in the meantime led to more than 80 deaths and the displacement of more than 32000 people. But it remains unclear whether the rebel conflict…
Drowning is a concern in many countries. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, more than 40 people drowned during a festival in September 2024 in several states in India, where thousands of people drown every year. But drowning also takes place in many other countries including — but not limited to —Guyana, Micronesia, Thailand, Mozambique and Vietnam, leading to thousands of deaths every year across the world, many of which are avoidable. Drowning is also increasing in different countries including the United States. Despite the rising awareness of drowning, which mostly takes place…
Several reform commissions submitted reform reports to the chief advisor of the interim government of Bangladesh — Noble Laureate Muhammad Yunus — last week. According to multiple sources including the Deccan Herald and Daily Star, the constitutional reform commission, led by Ali Riaz, proposed an interim government for elections that is comprised of a chief advisor and several advisors (not more than 15) for free, fair and credible elections, which are held by the Election Commission. This is a better option for free, fair and credible elections, a vital political problem for several decades, in Bangladesh. But it remains unclear whether and…
Bhutan — a tiny and remote kingdom and a lower-middle income country with a GDP per capita of about $3,718 — has various development potentials. It has improved its educational opportunities, access to income opportunities and many other aspects, improving living standards. There is a potential for diversifying its economy by developing the ICT and private sectors, sustainable tourism and promoting hydropower and organic agriculture further that will help generate revenue, create income opportunities and contribute to economic growth, increasing the chance of providing better opportunities for its people. Among others, Bhutan has the potential to promote environmental sustainability and the scope…
Regime change in different countries, the politics of curriculum change and its undesirable outcomes
Curriculum changes are a regular aspect. But the politics of curriculum change after regime changes takes place many times. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, it has taken place in many countries including, but not limited to, Bangladesh, Syria, Zimbabwe, Iran and Iraq. Optimistically saying, the politics of
Fostering peace is vital. It leads to various positive outcomes including improved economic conditions, helps prevent the outbreak of violent conflicts and promotes long-term stability. There are various ways of fostering peace among rival or conflicting countries including diplomatic negotiations, facilitating communication channels, promoting cultural exchange programs and encouraging mutual understanding through education. But increasing economic relations can also help build trust and cooperation between rival nations many times and foster peace more effectively. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, improved economic relations have reduced the chance of conflicts or promoted peace between…
Presidential pardon, a crucial and praiseworthy step, exists in many countries. Presidential pardon — a power granted to the President to forgive individuals for various crimes — has various positive impacts. This power can be used to restore civil rights, provide a second chance for individuals who have served their time to correct themselves and promote the reintegration of individuals involved in divisive political issues or events into society that are beneficial for human development. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, the presidential pardon exists in many authoritarian and democratic countries around the world including, but not limited to…
Prisoners of wars are killed in many countries, leading to concerns. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, many prisoners of war are killed in different wars. There are complaints of the killing of prisoners of war by Russia and Ukraine in the Ukraine War, though disproportionately. Along with several other international and civil wars in the 2000s, there are many examples of the killing of prisoners of war in other wars including, but not limited to, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The killing of prisoners of war is…
Secret torture prison is a concern globally. Secret torture prisons, made not only for torturing and killing people within a country but also for prisoners of war and enemy civilians, exist in many countries, but there are differences in cruelty and deaths. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, secret torture cells of the Sednaya prison in Syria led to inhumane torture and the deaths of thousands. In addition, there are secret torture prisons in many other countries including, but not limited to, Thailand, Israel, North Korea, Libya, Bangladesh, Lithuania and Cameroon. These facilities are…
Ending conflicts and reaching peace are vital and desirable and lead to various beneficial outcomes. Conflicts lead to the deaths and displacement of many and the destruction of properties including residential buildings and bring many other negative outcomes, leading to concerns. But — on the contrary — mitigating conflicts and reaching peace lead to economic stability and