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).

Time to rethink media transformation

Media today has transformed into a spectacular performance focused on visibility.

3d ago

We cannot let violence silence our daughters

What is perhaps more insidious than the acts themselves is the language that now surrounds them. The lexicon of liberation has deliberately opted for expletives.

1w ago

Understanding the university ranking mismatch

We need to change our mindset and up our game to improve our universities’ standing.

3w ago

When leisure turns lethal

The alarming number of deaths gives Cox’s Bazar bad press.

1m ago

Rising crime, institutional failure, and the bystander effect

The collective numbness contradicts the spirit with which the masses stormed the streets in July last year.

1m ago

In search of a vice-chancellor

Central to the formation of the panel is the objective of minimising political interference in the selection of top university managers.

1m ago

JnU crisis exposes the rot in our higher education system

Central to the JnU crisis is a list of broken promises.

1m ago

We need more than air purifiers to clean up Dhaka’s air

It’s easy to dismiss Dhaka as an unliveable city. The challenge is to replace that tantrum with the determination to make the city better.

2m ago
April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025

The sorry state of our green passports

Bangladeshi passports are ranked among the weakest in the world.

April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

Homecoming with a purpose

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

April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025

The pervasive curse of toxic masculinity

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

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

Eid in a time of uncertainty and change

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

March 22, 2025
March 22, 2025

Building a future for Bangladeshi football

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

March 15, 2025
March 15, 2025

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.

March 8, 2025
March 8, 2025

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.

March 1, 2025
March 1, 2025

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)

February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025

The many faces of gender-based violence and herd mentality

The announcement of the Bangla Academy Prize without a female nominee continued the trend.

February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025

Why the seven colleges want out of Dhaka University

The demand of the students of seven colleges reflect a strong desire for autonomy and better academic conditions.