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Why did Abdullah have to die?
How many of those injured during the July-August uprising, like Abdullah, are still fighting for their lives?
Opinion / Are we trying to get ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’?
The euphoria of August 5, and the momentous days leading up to it, especially since July 15, are now being overshadowed by a cloud of uncertainty.
Cox’s Bazar attacks reflect a sickness far from being cured
By giving their opinions a religious tag, groups or individuals have managed to get away with vicious assaults on women
One month after the new beginning
From that pivotal moment on August 5, the subsequent events in the next 30 days have been just as dramatic
Saluting the spirit of our young people
There is no shame in admitting that in the last few days many of us have cried helplessly, over the senseless deaths of students—teenagers or in their early twenties—the same age or close to the ages of our children.
Is it possible to escape from the seduction of smartphones?
The bug of relentless connectivity to some world or the other has infected us, and there seems to be no cure.
World leaders are disconnected from the youth
Student protestors are calling out the double standards of Western powers
Kindness gives life its biggest dividends
The history of civilisation has shown that humans survive when they are part of a community.
The old political playbook needs a major upgrade
One would be wise to throw away the old playbook and get tips from democracies that provide leaders with the greatest power of all: the true mandate of the people
How to deal with compulsive dodgers
There are those among us who take the game of bluffing as a sport or an art form.
The global conspiracy – against women
Clearly, deep-rooted biases and stereotypes are at play.
This election year, why not opt for rose-tinted glasses?
Journalists are a bitter lot and are out to be killjoys of any party, especially the ruling one.
Why we can’t get enough of aliens
In the US, an alien is not just an extraterrestrial; it could simply mean someone from a foreign country.
Leaders, beware of sycophants
Being surrounded by sycophants is an occupational hazard for anyone who has some form of power.
How did Sultana Jasmine die?
Sultana’s death only re-emphasises just how helpless we are at the hands of law enforcement members.
Dhaka airport: A tale of grime and punishment
Be it uncleanliness, chaotic immigration lines, or unnecessary drama at baggage claim - our Dhaka airport has a lot to offer.
Well done, BCL sisters!
When it comes to the BCL, ordinary laws do not apply as they are not "ordinary" people.