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Debunking some myths of old golden days in Bengal
Debunking some myths of old golden days in Bengal For one reason or another, people often boast of the Bengal past. For example, they refer to the ‘golden time’ of Bengal when it was governed by Shaista Khan, and so on. It is not that the dark part of Bengal history is not recorded, but why do people hardly know.. Read more
Cryptocurrencies in Bangladesh: a growing shadow economy
Cryptocurrencies in Bangladesh: a growing shadow economy Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have introduced a transformative way of handling money, offering a decentralized, digital alternative to traditional currencies. Built on blockchain technology, these virtual currencies use cryptography for secure transactions, making them resistant to manipulation by central authorities. Unlike traditional currencies that are issued and controlled by governments, cryptocurrencies operate.. Read more
NGOs to save or exploit people?
We have a common perception towards Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) that they suppress and exploit our poor people. So, it is not very unusual to think that NGOs are charging very high interest and taking loan installments forcefully and causing more trouble to the people already weighed down by problems in such difficult times. Despite the fact that thousands of NGOs.. Read more
Sticks can’t tell!
If we bend a stick and continuously apply force on it, it will break at the point when the stress limit of the stick crosses. This is very normal. Like a human’s wit, everything has its limit and so does that mere stick. Tectonic plates are very similar to it. When the plates converge, they tend to break after some.. Read more
