The demand of the students of seven colleges reflect a strong desire for autonomy and better academic conditions.
The factual words of reports often fail to capture the inward, private world of the “minority.”
The nine-member Constitutional Reform Commission, headed by Prof Ali Riaz, has recommended significant changes to our current constitution.
Students play a crucial role as change agents, but their activism should focus on systemic improvements instead of individual retribution.
Standing on the isthmus of change, we must avoid any form of myopia.
The liberalisation of trade has changed the agricultural heart of our nation.
We should use Martyred Intellectuals Day as an opportunity to meaningfully engage with their memories.
English is not a colonial relic but a necessity. It is the language of the internet, social media, and global culture.
How do we deal with this growing trend where not only our young ones, but also our hard-earned money is going abroad?
As I stood before the bathroom mirror, I noticed a red laser spot. I instinctively turned around to look for a sniper. No one there. I chuckled and inspected the mirror.
As an academic, what worries me is the exponential unfolding of a simple instance of academic dishonesty.
The allergic reaction to Hero Alom is symptomatic of a culture that deems him a foreign particle in their sociopolitical body.
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.
Meat being less expensive than green chillies somehow symbolises the national failure of setting our priorities right.
Prolonging the stay of an employee in service impedes fresh graduates from joining the workforce.
The death of the brothers is a stark reminder of our insignificant existence in the grand scheme of things.
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.
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.
