Malaysia migration crisis shows where reforms are needed

From 2009-2024, Bangladeshi migrant workers’ access to the Malaysian labour market was restricted multiple times and, on every occasion, a syndicate was blamed for the debacle.

3d ago

Why Bangladesh needs a child affairs reform commission

According to a Child Rights Advocacy Coalition of Bangladesh report, at least 121 children were killed by law enforcement and other agencies during the uprising.

4d ago

Kessler Syndrome: Space debris may create a future with no internet, TV, or mobile phone

The scenario in which space debris collides and creates more debris is called Kessler Syndrome, named after the NASA scientist Donald Kessler.

4d ago

The art of imperialistic absurdity

Beyond the glaciers and polar bears, it’s about “unlimited” untapped resources—something Trump likely equates to a hidden treasure chest in a pirate movie.

4d ago

How to maximise tax revenue without imposing regressive taxes

While indirect taxes are relatively convenient and efficient in terms of collection, they mostly disregard the principles of fairness and certainty.

5d ago

Where is inclusivity for the Indigenous people?

If such an appalling treatment persists, will the Indigenous people ever feel safe in this country?

5d ago

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.

5d ago

Snapshots of Bangladesh’s major export challenges

Bangladesh’s economy is significantly dependent on its export earnings. The export sector has faced several challenges under the interim government.

5d ago

Remembering Satyendra Nath Bose

SN Bose’s recruitment at DU was by the institution’s first vice-chancellor, PJ Hartog.

6d ago

Jimmy Carter: The US president who called a spade a spade

In 2006, Carter famously sparked an outcry when his book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" was published.

6d ago