Opinion

Opinion

AI in the newsroom: Is Bangladesh ready to keep pace with the world?

Discussions about future plans involving AI in journalism remain largely irrelevant at this stage.

2w ago

Opinion / Breaking barriers, eliminating chauvinism, and building futures

Women's entrepreneurship in Bangladesh reshapes the economy, yet cultural barriers remain.

1m ago

Opinion / It’s time for the youth to get ready for the next level of leadership

The Bangladeshi youth are positioned to see a historic transformation, and the country, too, stands at a critical juncture.

1m ago

Opinion / Decoding tech-driven climate solutions through climate-tech entrepreneurship

Climate tech entrepreneurship is not just a pathway to sustainability; it is a catalyst for transformative change.

2m ago

Murder at DU and JU: Must we emulate what we dismantled?

Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.

3m ago

Opinion / The underlying effects of the current HSC culture

After 2019, HSC exams have been conducted on inconsistent terms and conditions. The standards of which have not been good enough as they failed to adequately evaluate students' true potential.

4m ago

Opinion / The lack of freedom for minorities is indicative of institutional issues

The communal attacks against minorities undermine the very essence of unity and justice that countless student protesters have sacrificed their lives for.

4m ago

Opinion / The importance of gender quota

In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.

4m ago

Your comments on leaving the country are not welcome here

It is the task— the responsibility, even— of anyone with a semblance of power to uphold the rights of those without. So when crisis befalls, why do we suggest escape to those who cannot?

5m ago

World leaders are disconnected from the youth

Student protestors are calling out the double standards of Western powers

7m ago

How university rankings fail to paint the full picture

The formulaic nature of rankings means that universities can easily game the system to climb up certain data points. 

7m ago

Sexual harassment in universities and the struggle for justice

The recent case of Fairuz Abontika is a painful reminder of how incompetent universities are in dealing with sexual harassment complaints

9m ago

With Ramadan returning, should classes be online?

When we speak of learning being efficient, it is important to remember that the traffic in Dhaka city really works against everyone.

9m ago

The drawbacks of open credit systems

Despite the pros that open credit systems come with, a few fundamental pitfalls can threaten to make your academic life even more of a struggle.

10m ago

The need for diverse scholarships beyond sports

Why limit scholarships and quotas to sports?

1y ago

How political instability affects students

While online classes are necessary given the situation, they are not a cure.

1y ago

Was the six-month semester a good idea for private universities?

The new system has created a looming threat of session jams, something previously unheard of in private institutes.

1y ago

Why must there be a mandatory minimum university attendance?

Whilst it is not an easy task to do well in tests without attending classes, if a student somehow manages to make up for it by working hard they shouldn’t suffer for it.

1y ago