Reading Rokeya through the lens of 1857-58 and July 2024

People of the Indian subcontinent, especially those in Bengal, never accepted European colonial rule.

Why are our roads still death traps?

Bangladesh faces a road safety crisis, with high fatalities and systemic neglect.

Cigarette city: Breathing in Dhaka’s signature cocktail

Our city’s air quality has reached such hazardous levels that stepping outside is now equivalent to puffing on 22 cigarettes a day.

Is post-uprising Bangladesh on the right track?

The interim government’s stated goal of establishing a liberal democracy may be overly idealistic given Bangladesh’s current social and political landscape.

4d ago

Miles to go 30 years after Beijing Declaration

The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action will be observed, providing a timely opportunity to renew the sense of urgency and take action to reverse the trends of GBV.

4d ago

How significant is Rokeya today?

Defaced image of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossein raises questions on women's rights and feminism.

4d ago

Why bringing the laundered money back may not be easy

Dirty money is conveniently welcomed in host economies, becoming clean until proven otherwise.

4d ago

Why India cannot afford to undermine Bangladesh

Bangladesh and India stand at a crossroads; let us hope they choose the path of cooperation, not conflict.

4d ago

Bangladesh needs to strengthen its political leadership

Effective political leadership is essential for achieving democratic governance.

5d ago

Post COP29 environmental challenges for the interim govt

Bangladesh is facing a disaster on the environmental front owing to the severe and ongoing threat posed by climate change.

5d ago

The shadows of everyday violence

Disrupting the cycle of GBV requires moving beyond performative outrage to bring about systemic change grounded in evidence-based strategies, beginning with enhanced data collection.

5d ago

How Indian media distorted two interviews with the CA's press secretary

The interviews presented a good example of the typical Indian disinformation campaign.

5d ago

Traffic problem, no problem!

Exploring Dhaka’s unique traffic culture and challenges through personal experience.

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