Blowin’ in the Wind

Blowin’ in the Wind

Why the seven colleges want out of Dhaka University

The demand of the students of seven colleges reflect a strong desire for autonomy and better academic conditions.

1d ago

Indigenous debate: A nation’s heart beats in every leaf

The factual words of reports often fail to capture the inward, private world of the “minority.”

1w 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.

2w ago

Neoliberal education, student rebellion, and institutional stability

Students play a crucial role as change agents, but their activism should focus on systemic improvements instead of individual retribution.

4w ago

From crisis to change: The right education can sustain the revolution

Standing on the isthmus of change, we must avoid any form of myopia.

1m ago

Citizens, too, must step up to ensure our food security

The liberalisation of trade has changed the agricultural heart of our nation.

1m ago

Martyred Intellectuals Day / Martyrs and memory

We should use Martyred Intellectuals Day as an opportunity to meaningfully engage with their memories.

1m ago

As the world changes, so must our English education

English is not a colonial relic but a necessity. It is the language of the internet, social media, and global culture.

1m ago

Breaking chains through whistleblowing

Why does it matter for us when a foreign individual is free after such a long time?

7m ago

A monologue on the beasts among us

As I stand before the heap of fresh meat, my thoughts turn to the slain politician who was hacked to death

7m ago

P for Private, P for PhD

The UGC's decision to allow private universities to offer PhD programmes is a timely move.

7m ago

Our love-hate relationship with university rankings

A prestigious ranking system naming Dhaka University as the top university in Bangladesh makes us revisit that love-hate stance.

7m ago

Spare us the hypocrisy

Moral policing by the West, when its own hypocrisy comes out through its actions controvening international law, one cannot help feeling bemused.

8m ago

Dhaka’s transport turmoil

Dhaka is the world's rickshaw capital

8m ago

The aurora enigma: Science and myths

The interplay between myths and scientific explanations of auroras illustrates human being’s capacity to find meaning in the natural world.

8m ago

A slice of the university pie

The utilitarian value of a university must reflect the institution's inherent value.

8m ago

One, two, three of social deceptions

What people like Milton Samaddar and Tipu Kibria show us about society.

9m ago

Kafkaesque realities of traffic rule enforcement

The problem lies in the lack of clarity regarding the type of speed cameras installed and their operational status.

9m ago