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).

The sorry state of our green passports

Bangladeshi passports are ranked among the weakest in the world.

5d ago

Homecoming with a purpose

The challenge for us is to retain quality in a system with resistance.

1w ago

The pervasive curse of toxic masculinity

The real issue here is power and control over women’s bodies and space.

2w ago

Eid in a time of uncertainty and change

To bring back confidence, the rule of law must be established.

3w ago

Building a future for Bangladeshi football

To make the imported inspiration sustainable, we need to create an ecosystem for our players.

1m ago

Will the UN chief’s visit put the focus back on the Rohingya issue?

The Rohingya refugees in the Cox’s Bazar camps are about to face a situation worse than they have been enduring.

1m ago

Why Bangladeshis flee for medical treatment, and how to stop it

In 2023, there was a 48 percent spike in the number of outgoing Bangladeshi patients compared to the previous year.

1m ago

National Citizen Party: The new kids on the political block

The new kids on the political block have a name: the National Citizen Party (NCP)

1m ago
January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

Indigenous debate: A nation’s heart beats in every leaf

The factual words of reports often fail to capture the inward, private world of the “minority.”

January 18, 2025
January 18, 2025

An analysis of the constitutional reform proposal

The nine-member Constitutional Reform Commission, headed by Prof Ali Riaz, has recommended significant changes to our current constitution.

January 11, 2025
January 11, 2025

Restricting Dhaka University: When safety meets public outrage

The restriction has forced many passengers to walk from the metro rail station or take a second ride to move through the campus.

January 4, 2025
January 4, 2025

Neoliberal education, student rebellion, and institutional stability

Students play a crucial role as change agents, but their activism should focus on systemic improvements instead of individual retribution.

December 28, 2024
December 28, 2024

From crisis to change: The right education can sustain the revolution

Standing on the isthmus of change, we must avoid any form of myopia.

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

Citizens, too, must step up to ensure our food security

The liberalisation of trade has changed the agricultural heart of our nation.

December 14, 2024
December 14, 2024

Martyrs and memory

We should use Martyred Intellectuals Day as an opportunity to meaningfully engage with their memories.

December 7, 2024
December 7, 2024

As the world changes, so must our English education

English is not a colonial relic but a necessity. It is the language of the internet, social media, and global culture.

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

City tails: Coexisting with stray animals in urban spaces

In the urban spaces across Bangladesh, we need to adopt a model of human-non-human relations that is both practical and moral.

November 23, 2024
November 23, 2024

Of frequent demands and conspiracies

Are the apparitions of political sectarianism making a reappearance in Bangladesh?