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Include legal education in high school curriculums

Md Shawkat Alam Faisal

Incorporating legal education into Bangladesh's high school curriculum, particularly under the auspices of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), can be a key step toward developing a well-informed and accountable citizenry. As Bangladesh advances socially and economically, students' comprehension of the legal structures that regulate society becomes increasingly important. Here are the main reasons ...

The double standards of compassion

Md Shawkat Alam Faisal

The phenomena of selective empathy, in which our emotional responses and actions differ depending on the circumstances or the persons involved, is a complex and frequently uncomfortable reality. This selectivity can be demonstrated in how society responds differently to comparable catastrophes depending on the victim's identity, socioeconomic rank, or the political narrative surrounding the tragedy.The ...

Continuity in quota protests taking heavy toll on our economy

Md Shawkat Alam Faisal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh's most recent verdict on the quota reform movement has far-reaching repercussions for the country's civil service recruiting rules. The court rejected a High Court judgment that maintained the contentious quota system, which gave 30% of government positions to freedom fighters, their children and grandchildren from the ...

Why protests against quota system heat up?

Md Shawkat Alam Faisal

In a disputed ruling issued on June 5, Bangladeshs High Court ordered the government to reinstate the 30% reservation for the children and grandchildren of independence fighters in all public sector posts, cadre and non-cadre. Since the courts decision, university students around the country have begun to speak out and demonstrate more regularly. The verdict ...

A wake-up call for AI ethics

Md Shawkat Alam Faisal

Ilya Sutskever, OpenAIs co-founder and Chief Scientist, has announced his retirement from the firm. His departure comes after major internal instability at OpenAI, including the dramatic dismissal and subsequent rehiring of CEO Sam Altman in late 2023, during which Sutskever played a contentious role. According to reports, Sutskever and other AI experts have grown increasingly ...

Bangladeshs legal and diplomatic stance on the Palestinian cause

Md Shawkat Alam Faisal

Bangladesh was one of five South Asian countries that endorsed the resolution demanding an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israels occupation of Palestine. Bangladesh then made a written submission to the International Court of Justice and took part in the oral hearings.Bangladeshs perspective on the Palestinian question is based on ...

Importance of CHT

Md Shawkat Alam Faisal

Situated in the southeast of Bangladesh, the Chittagong Hill Tracts comprise the districts of Khagrachhari, Rangamati, and Bandarban. The name Rangamati was once used to refer to all of these districts before 1981. Yet, they were officially separated into separate entities with the founding of Bandarban in 1981 and Khagrachhari in 1983. Because of their ...

A disturbing contrast: Celebration amidst calamity

Md Shawkat Alam Faisal

In recent years, global climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. One such disaster, Cyclone Remal, has wreaked havoc in Bangladesh, a country that frequently faces the wrath of nature. However, a disturbing trend has emerged: while one part of the country grapples with the cyclones devastation, another part seems to ...

A historical perspective of the evolution of genocide

Md Shawkat Alam Faisal

In the annals of history, the term "genocide" emerges as a poignant reminder of humanitys darkest moments. While the word itself may be relatively new, its roots trace back to ancient atrocities, echoing the cries of countless oppressed communities throughout time. It was in the crucible of the 20th century that the concept of genocide crystallized, ...