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

Chaitra Sankranti: How do we detox our social body?

Gang culture, partisan politics, and hapless youth cannot be part of the algorithm needed for a Smart Bangladesh.

9m ago

Tax on private universities: Must we make education more costly?

This move seems to be a punishment for non-profit educational ventures that aim to enhance our higher education landscape.

10m ago

Dancing with Sycophancy

The spectacle raises some serious questions about the state of academic integrity and leadership.

10m ago

The shadow lines of Bangladesh's birth

Our freedom struggle helped us identify both our allies and enemies

10m ago

Hold on, let's talk about price hikes

Consumers hardly feel any sympathy for the downsizing that they have to experience due to price hikes. And all we get is haughtiness all around.

10m ago

Burning issues

We must heed the warning signs and take action before tragedy strikes once more.

11m ago

Voices in captivity

To justify the restrictions, governments run a fear factory.

11m ago

How do you teach Gen Z?

What is required is a complete overhaul of higher education to meet the expectations of this new generation of students.

11m ago

The high cost of dying

The haunting concern over the high cost of dying is as real as death itself

1y ago

The controversy over the NCTB textbook

The hullabaloo entailed a case study on an imaginary boy who preferred to identify as a female

1y ago