Daily Inqilab
Inqilab (Bengali: দৈনিক ইনকিলাব) is a major daily newspaper in Bangladesh, published from Dhaka in the Bengali language.
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 10-09-2023 cover of Dainik Inqilab. | |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Inqilab Publications Ltd. |
| Publisher | A M M Baha Uddin |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Political alignment | Right Wing |
| Language | Bengali |
| Headquarters | Inqilab Publications Ltd., 2/1 R K Mison Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Website | dailyinqilab |
Overview
The Daily Inqilab is a leading vernacular newspaper of Bangladesh. The word Inqilab means Revolution esp. Islamic revolution. That is why during the last 36 years, Daily Inqilab has been pursuing principles of Islam as its main Policy and has never compromised with anything anti-Islamic and anti-Muslim. For this reason, Daily Inqilab has become most popular among the 90% Muslim people of the country.
History
The Daily Inqilab was established on 4 June 1986. It was the largest circulated newspaper until 2005. Its circulation is about 1.5 lac as of now. It is the most popular newspaper in Muslim society and Islamic issues in Bangladesh.
Political views
Independence, sovereignty and national interest of Bangladesh are the main principles of Daily Inqilab. That's why its slogan is "For the country and the people Only". It is Bangladesh's first full featured newspaper.
Impression
Inqilab has added new dimensions, many segments and played the role of a pioneer in many sectors in Bangladesh and Bengali linguistic journalism. Inqilab has played a leading role in the important changes in national life and at the same time it has played a key role in the newspaper sector in many fields in building a modern and advanced Bangladesh. Apart from news, Daily Inqilab has a rich feature section in sports, entertainment, culture, history, environment, economy, education, health etc. are very popular. National level top intellectuals and columnists regularly write important articles on various national and international issues in Daily Inqilab.
Editors & authorities
A M M Bahauddin is the editor and publisher of the Daily Inqilab. He is also the Managing Director of the newspaper. Apart from the print version, the online news portal of Daily Inqilab is also broadcasting all the national and international news first. A team is active in managing the news portal of Daily Inqilab headed by Fahima Bahauddin, daughter of the editor of Daily Inqilab. Mohammed Moinuddin is Deputy Managing Director of the Daily Inqilab.
Controversies
Allegations of Indian troops presence
In 2014, during clashes in Satkhira Inqilab reported that Indian forces had been deployed in Satkhira to quell the protestors.[1] The report detailed an alleged fax, dated 6 November 2013, from the between foreign ministry in Dhaka and the Bangladesh high commission in Delhi, requesting Indian troop presence in Satkhira.[2] Titled "Military Aid from India and Deployment at Satkhira" the alleged fax and the e-mail name real people with their designations. The body of the fax refers to a letter received from Brigadier General Noor Md. Noor Islam, presumably seeking information on purported suggestions from the Prime Minister's office.[2] The document suggested that the Indian Army's 33rd Corps West Bengal, consisting of the 17th, 20th, and 27th Mountain Division. Four different categories are listed for the nature of the deployment - Rapid, Armoured, Artillery, and Signal and Engineering.[2] However, at the time the fax was sent, only the first, Rapid, is confirmed, while the rest were not confirmed.[2] According to the fax, the number of personnel to be deployed is to be agreed with the Jessore GOC of the Bangladesh Army. The fax also mentioned "Transfer and Infiltration Channels" for Indian troops to Bangladesh to take part in the operation. This included the Bhomra in Satkhira.[2] Third, it listed he Assashuni and Satkhira Sadar police stations for hubs of intelligence and Jessore Cantonment was listed as an extra option.[2] The fourth point specifies the "Areas of Engagement" for the Indian troop deployment. The areas of deployment were five out of the seven Upazilas that make up Satkhira - Shyamnagar, Debhata, Assasuni, Kalaroa and Satkhira Sadar.[2]
According to The Daily Star, the alleged fax was circulating on Facebook and the Inquilab simply picked it up without verification.[3]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs vehemently denied the existence of the fax and dismissed the fax as fake.[3] The three journalists including Robiulla Robi, the reporter, were arrested and the printing press of Inqilab was sealed.[1] The Daily Star termed the report "a let down for journalism."[3]
See also
References
- "Inqilab news editor on 5-day police remand". New Age. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- "Foreign office denies documents leak". News Today. 16 January 2014.
- "A let-down for journalism". The Daily Star. 19 January 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
