Shamsad Mortuza

BLOWIN' IN THE WIND

Dr Shamsad Mortuza is a professor of English at Dhaka University, and former pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).

Kafkaesque realities of traffic rule enforcement

The problem lies in the lack of clarity regarding the type of speed cameras installed and their operational status.

5d ago

Chaitra Sankranti: How do we detox our social body?

Gang culture, partisan politics, and hapless youth cannot be part of the algorithm needed for a Smart Bangladesh.

1w ago

Tax on private universities: Must we make education more costly?

This move seems to be a punishment for non-profit educational ventures that aim to enhance our higher education landscape.

2w ago

Dancing with Sycophancy

The spectacle raises some serious questions about the state of academic integrity and leadership.

3w ago

The shadow lines of Bangladesh's birth

Our freedom struggle helped us identify both our allies and enemies

1m ago

Hold on, let's talk about price hikes

Consumers hardly feel any sympathy for the downsizing that they have to experience due to price hikes. And all we get is haughtiness all around.

1m ago

Echoes of appreciation

The usual scene at Shahbag crossing often resembles the unpredictability of a game of ludo, where the traffic signal acts as the notorious big snake, swallowing travellers just before they reach their destination.

1m ago

Burning issues

We must heed the warning signs and take action before tragedy strikes once more.

1m ago
April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024

Kafkaesque realities of traffic rule enforcement

The problem lies in the lack of clarity regarding the type of speed cameras installed and their operational status.

April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024

Chaitra Sankranti: How do we detox our social body?

Gang culture, partisan politics, and hapless youth cannot be part of the algorithm needed for a Smart Bangladesh.

April 5, 2024
April 5, 2024

Tax on private universities: Must we make education more costly?

This move seems to be a punishment for non-profit educational ventures that aim to enhance our higher education landscape.

March 30, 2024
March 30, 2024

Dancing with Sycophancy

The spectacle raises some serious questions about the state of academic integrity and leadership.

March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024

The shadow lines of Bangladesh's birth

Our freedom struggle helped us identify both our allies and enemies

March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024

Hold on, let's talk about price hikes

Consumers hardly feel any sympathy for the downsizing that they have to experience due to price hikes. And all we get is haughtiness all around.

March 9, 2024
March 9, 2024

Echoes of appreciation

The usual scene at Shahbag crossing often resembles the unpredictability of a game of ludo, where the traffic signal acts as the notorious big snake, swallowing travellers just before they reach their destination.

March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024

Burning issues

We must heed the warning signs and take action before tragedy strikes once more.

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

Voices in captivity

To justify the restrictions, governments run a fear factory.

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

The dairyman that won our hearts

It doesn’t get sweeter than a 90-year-old curd seller being awarded the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, the Ekushey Padak.

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