The opposition's main demand which Ershad conceded immediately was that the Parliamentary Election be held first. Later this concession was rejected since the opposition's other demand that Ershad step down before holding general election was not accepted.
Why has India, the largest and the most dominant state in South Asia, not been able to lead this region to prosperity? Having inherited from the British a strong system of administration, an organised military structure, a thriving class of entrepreneurs, a proven judicial system, English as a language for an immediate international exposure in trade, business and diplomacy and an elite class of highly articulate political leaders, South Asia remains one of the poorest regions of the world.
There is no lack of evidence to show how natural resources have become curse for peripheral countries and the people. Corporate grabbing, imperial power structure and global alliance for making super profit at the cost of people and nature make people and nature in peripheral countries highly vulnerable. Bangladesh is no exception. It is already clear that because of production sharing contracts with multinational corporations, its natural gas resources have already become a source of danger and continuous leakage and corruption.
A Group of Assassins led by a handful of officers, struck down Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family including his 10-year-old son, on August 15, 1975. And on 3 November 1971, four National Leaders and Heroes of Bangladesh war in 1971, Syed Nazrul Islam, Tajuddin Ahmed, M Mansur Ali and A H M Kamaruzaman Who were in Custody had been gunned down within central Jail precincts.
I would reverse the order. I see and find Beauty in Truth or through Truth. All Truths, not merely true ideas, but truthful faces, truthful pictures, or songs, are highly beautiful. People generally fail to see Beauty in Truth: the ordinary man runs away from it and becomes blind to the beauty in it. Whenever men begin to see Beauty in Truth, then true Art will arise.
This volume is based on selected papers from two conferences on Bangladesh at Harvard University in 2008 and 2009. It covers a variety of challenging topics, ranging from linkages between democracy and security to effects of a given electoral system on political stability, micro-national autonomy for subregional peace, terrorism and its counter-forces. It also covers the role of NGOs in development and social change, intra-regional cooperation in conflict mitigation and refugee related violence in South Asia.
Contemporary India goes beyond the limits of political history to put into perspective some of the most relevant socioeconomic challenges that 'New India' faces today. By concentrating on the concepts of 'agency' and 'negotiation', this book helps the reader gain a wider perspective of Indian history and guides the aspiration of today's generations by facilitating their understanding of India's historical legacy.
Shashi Tharoor began reading books—Enid Blyton’s Noddy series—when he was three. For many years afterward, he read a book a day. Bookless in Baghdad brings together pieces written by this compulsive reader and prolific writer on the subject closest to his heart: reading. Tharoor takes us on a delightful journey of discovery, as he wanders the book souk in a Baghdad under sanctions where the middle-class are selling their volumes so that they can afford to live, and drives around Huesca looking to pay an idiosyncratic tribute to George Orwell.
Capitalism now dominates the globe, both in economics and ideology, shapes every aspect of our world and influences everything from laws, wars and government to interpersonal relationships. "Introducing Capitalism" tells the story of its remarkable and often ruthless rise, evolving through strife and struggle as much as innovation and enterprise. Tracing capitalism from its beginning to the present day, Dan Cryan and Sharron Shatil, alongside Piero's brilliant graphics, look at its practical and theoretical impact. They cover the major economic, social and political developments that shaped the world we live in, such as the rise of banking, the founding of America and the Opium Wars.This book explores the leading views for and against, including thinkers like Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Theodor Adorno and Milton Friedman, together with the connections between them and their historical context. Capitalism has influenced everything in the 21st-century world. For anyone who wants to gain a broad understanding of this fascinating subject, this book cuts across narrow academic lines to analyse an all-encompassing feature of modern life.
The Middle East is notorious in the West for many reasons; few of them are positive. Synonymous with terrorism, oil riches, bad governance, corruption, and conflict, it has led many Western commentators to write it off as both backward and insular. In this pioneering introduction, Oxford University's Philip Robins argues that the region is plagued by the same problems that afflict the rest of the developing world. With each chapter focusing on a topic essential to a rounded understanding of the region, Robins weaves together the disparate countries into a coherent and entertaining narrative. From leadership and gender to religion and society, The Middle East: A Beginner's Guide is replete with case studies, astute analysis, profiles of key personalities, and even jokes from the region. There is no better resource for understanding the modern Middle East.
How are the dynamics of the Israel-Palestinian conflict changing today? What are the responsibilities of the United States and Europe, especially in a post 9-11 era? How do we define ‘terror’? How do misperceptions define current policy and how can we look beyond them to find more viable solutions? These are among the many current and divisive questions Noam Chomsky takes up in his newest book, Middle East Illusions. This latest work includes chapters written by Chomsky just before the 2000 Intifada and up through October 2002. As 9-11 and the US campaign against Iraq have added new pressures to longstanding conflicts, Chomsky’s voice should be heard now more than ever. The book also includes the full text of Chomsky’s earlier release, Peace in the Middle East?: Reflections on Justice and Nationhood, written during the crucial period spanning the Six-Day and 1973 wars, which continue to define and deeply influence events today.
Chomsky tries to understand why US has become the only remaining superpower in the world from the aftermath of the Cold War. He explores the presence of US as a ruthless policing power in the face of international chaos and conflicts. He tries to explain why public opinion is so varied where the Cold War is concerned, and he digs into the collective criticism of the Soviet Union and other communist states. He criticizes the stance of the US during the war, expressing his view that despite its stance, it still supported authoritarian regimes. His book presents his evocative distaste for regimes which seek to mark their desire for resources and geopolitical power through claims of supporting freedom.
