Bob Unruh

When Russia was forced to respond to NATO's crawling aggression by launching its strategic counteroffensive, officially known as the special military operation (SMO), top NATO commanders, such as General Mark Milley (ret), then the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, claimed that Kiev would fall "within 72...

By: A T M Moslah Uddin Jabed Laziness is a common and persistent challenge that plagues many individuals in their daily lives. It can hinder personal growth, productivity, and even lead to missed opportunities. Overcoming laziness requires a combination of self-awareness, motivation, and practical strategies. In this article,...

According to the AP news agency, citing the Stockholm Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Western arms companies could not cope with the volume of orders and, furthermore, could not adapt production to “high-intensity warfare.” This has exposed Western countries, most notably the US and the UK, as they do not have...

As the eagerly anticipated election in Bangladesh approaches on January 7, 2024, citizens are filled with anticipation and expectations for the future government. The current political landscape suggests the likelihood of the Awami League (AL) securing another term, especially with the notable absence of the BNP in...

Abraham Lincoln's profound words on democracy, advocating for a government that serves the people, resonate through the corridors of history. In Bangladesh, where democracy is a cherished legacy secured through the Liberation War, the constitutional emphasis on human rights, freedoms, and effective people's participation in governance takes...

Following Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, hundreds of billions of dollars of Russian assets have been frozen by a large number of countries in the world, where until March 2022, France alone had frozen US$70 billion. The total amount of frozen Russian assets worldwide is above US$300...

As Bangladesh is heading towards its next general election, which is scheduled to take place on January 7, 2024, political opponents of the ruling Awami League (AL), particularly ultra-Islamist Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and pro-Caliphate parties in the country on one hand are continuing countrywide...

In an article in the London-based Emirati daily Al-Arab titled “The dimensions of Hamas and the media exaggeration”, Palestinian journalist Hamid Karman came out against Qatar's use of its Al Jazeera channel to promote its agenda. This channel, he said, brainwashes the Arab public with inflated claims...

In recent weeks, Bangladesh's crucial Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry has found itself at the epicenter of a contentious issue involving a major US retailer imposing conditions that could result in withheld payments if the country were to face sanctions. This development has been extensively covered by prominent...

In a recent op-ed published on 28 November 2023 by Protham Alo English, Dr. Mainul Islam, an esteemed economist and former professor of economics at Chittagong University, expressed concerns about the upcoming election in Bangladesh. The article, titled "Crisis Will Intensify if Election is Not Credible", highlights...

When the United States wants to fabricate a reason to, euphemistically speaking, "intervene" in any part of the world, it needs to create a "credible threat". When there's none, American intelligence, diplomatic and other assets create one. For instance, during the Kuwait crisis, Iraq was effectively pushed into...

The recent electoral victory of Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom in the Netherlands has sparked intense scrutiny and concern throughout Europe. Often likened to former US President Donald Trump, Wilders' ascent to the position of Prime Minister marks a departure from the political norm, echoing...