Shakib's final over: A hero’s farewell or a quiet exit?
Shakib has been at the heart of our national pride. He also has been someone who has hurt our feelings.
8h ago
We must protect doctors from violence
Violence against doctors is an issue that is neither unique to our country nor recent.
1w ago
Mass wedding in academia: A new kind of ‘taboo-breaking’
An institutionalised mass wedding will replace one form of social regulation with another.
2w ago
Our migrant workers in UAE: Bound by borders, freed by conscience
The Washington Post recently speculated that Dr Yunus’s soft power may have indirectly influenced the UAE's decision to grant clemency.
3w ago
When teachers become targets: Lessons from Emperor Alamgir
How do you process the nationwide humiliation of teachers?
4w ago
The triumphs and challenges of a generation in flux
The students are once again at the forefront by reaching out to the victims of the flood that has inundated the country’s eastern region.
1m ago
Universities must prepare for the transition of students
While talking to our students, it was obvious that many of them are experiencing severe stress.
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The power of education in ‘Bangla Bashanta'
Identity and ideology politics also played an essential role in brewing the Bangla Bashanta.
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October 14, 2023
Unlocking the secrets of ‘Khufiya’
The film can then be compared to a dog whistle; its message is understood by a particular group but eludes others.
October 7, 2023
From apathy to activism: Who’s gonna clean my lake?
Unless the canals through which the waste waters are released to larger sources in Mohammadpur are maintained on a regular basis, the much-hyped road islands and the ornamental plants in the Dhanmondi area are of no use.
September 30, 2023
Ranking race: Can’t live with them, can’t live without them
In this race, universities vie for higher positions on the leaderboard, marking frenzied attempts to outmanoeuvre their peers.
September 23, 2023
Easy, Tiger! Hold your horses
The repercussions of Tanzim’s misogynistic remarks extend well beyond the headlines.
September 16, 2023
Catch me if you can
A pre-teen has been making news for boarding a Kuwait-bound flight from the Dhaka airport without any documentation.
September 9, 2023
Fly me to the Moon
Lack of clear vision hampers Bangladesh's space mission.
September 2, 2023
Witnessing the price hike parody
Will we hear yet another "eggcellent" proposal to import dub in order to force the local market to lower their price?
August 26, 2023
Why do students want to leave Bangladesh?
How do we deal with this growing trend where not only our young ones, but also our hard-earned money is going abroad?
August 19, 2023
Thoughts upon spotting a red dot
As I stood before the bathroom mirror, I noticed a red laser spot. I instinctively turned around to look for a sniper. No one there. I chuckled and inspected the mirror.
August 15, 2023
A Death-defying Day
Never for once, in the 55 years that he lived, did he doubt that his people, for whom he suffered so much, which included 4682 days or nearly 13 years in prison, could have betrayed him.
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