Blowin’ in the Wind

Blowin’ in the Wind

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.

5h ago

KUET protests and the evolving student-university relations

KUET has exposed systemic weakness in conflict resolution.

1w ago

Eid in a time of uncertainty and change

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

1m ago

Building a future for Bangladeshi football

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

1m 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.

1m ago

Why Bangladeshis flee for medical treatment, and how to stop it

In 2023, there was a 48 percent spike in the number of outgoing Bangladeshi patients compared to the previous year.

1m ago

The many faces of gender-based violence and herd mentality

The announcement of the Bangla Academy Prize without a female nominee continued the trend.

2m ago

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.

3m ago

Dhaka’s transport turmoil

Dhaka is the world's rickshaw capital

11m 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.

11m ago

A slice of the university pie

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

11m ago

One, two, three of social deceptions

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

12m 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.

1y 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.

1y 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.

1y ago

Dancing with Sycophancy

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

1y ago

The shadow lines of Bangladesh's birth

Our freedom struggle helped us identify both our allies and enemies

1y 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.

1y ago