Blowin’ in the Wind
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.
A slice of the university pie
The utilitarian value of a university must reflect the institution's inherent value.
One, two, three of social deceptions
What people like Milton Samaddar and Tipu Kibria show us about society.
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.
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.
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.
Dancing with Sycophancy
The spectacle raises some serious questions about the state of academic integrity and leadership.
53 Years of Independence / The shadow lines of Bangladesh's birth
Our freedom struggle helped us identify both our allies and enemies
The paradox of our time
For Milan Kundera, who passed away this week, the "misunderstood" usage of the word "world" in World War I has unwittingly trapped every local event in a common global situation.
Beef cheaper than chillies
Meat being less expensive than green chillies somehow symbolises the national failure of setting our priorities right.
Two sides of the same conundrum
Prolonging the stay of an employee in service impedes fresh graduates from joining the workforce.
The life of insects
The death of the brothers is a stark reminder of our insignificant existence in the grand scheme of things.
The water tank with many holes
The man eager to pay back his debt is becoming a rarity. Yet, he represents the hardworking, honest Bangladesh that can bring real change to the system.
A fair warning against a foul conduct
The decision to restrict US visa services to Bangladeshi nationals who might be unlawfully and immorally involved in undermining the forthcoming electoral process has created a political maelstrom.
Tiptoeing through the minefield
Writing is becoming increasingly difficult as one has to tiptoe through a minefield, not knowing which topic may set off a trigger or become a bummer. It’s not nice to hear that we have the worst record of press freedom among South Asian countries, lower than Afghanistan.
10 Things I Hate About Dhaka
I hate the way I don't hate you, not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.
Before Trashing the Trash Culture…
The rejection of Hero Alom as a cultural entity hint at deep-seated social anxiety.
