Blowin’ in the Wind

Blowin’ in the Wind

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.

1w ago

JnU crisis exposes the rot in our higher education system

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

2w 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.

3w ago

The crisis of a fossilised education system

It will be a crime to miss the post-uprising zeitgeist and not to overhaul our educational sector.

1m ago

KUET protests and the evolving student-university relations

KUET has exposed systemic weakness in conflict resolution.

1m ago

Eid in a time of uncertainty and change

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

2m ago

Building a future for Bangladeshi football

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

2m ago

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.

2m ago

Welcome to the Machine

The pressure to write more, become more visible, master more, and claim mastery over issues beyond one’s discipline or format can make one seek shortcuts.

2y ago

Afterthoughts on Dhaka Lit Fest

Is it possible for art to be an ally in promoting the climate conversation?

2y ago

Parting thoughts for 2022

Can you define 2022 in one word? A word that captures the mood and the mode of a year that’s passed?

2y ago

Supporting a team so far away

The curious case of Bangladeshi supporters taking up sides in the football feud between Brazil and Argentina has caught the attention of international media.

2y ago

Coping with the mystery of Fardin's death

We can do justice to Fardin’s memory by creating a system that makes sense.

2y ago

From Grading to De-grading

We need to change the mindset of grade glorification.

2y ago

Hatirjheel: A City Respite

One of the pleasures of my daily commute to work is experiencing the lakefront at Hatirjheel.

2y ago

'Hypocrite reader – my twin – my brother!'

Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup has created a storm of controversy in Western media

2y ago

Spending All for Nothing

Education abroad does not always come with golden opportunities

2y ago

Questioning the questions

We live in an intolerant time where everything is suspected.

2y ago