There is chaos and dissent in every corner and no one seems to have a grip on anything.
This arrest is particularly jarring, even in this current environment where arbitrary murder cases are being filed against suspected AL sympathisers or beneficiaries.
There is a staggering lack of empathy, respect, and compassion in our society, which has seeped into many of our young people.
Let us recap some of the most critical lessons of 2024 as we look forward to 2025.
You didn’t expect someone like Andrew, who would have turned only 50 this December 16, to exit the world so abruptly.
We are now going through times of extreme anxiety caused by economic uncertainty, rapid social change, and complex global issues.
How many of those injured during the July-August uprising, like Abdullah, are still fighting for their lives?
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.
Being surrounded by sycophants is an occupational hazard for anyone who has some form of power.
Sultana’s death only re-emphasises just how helpless we are at the hands of law enforcement members.
Be it uncleanliness, chaotic immigration lines, or unnecessary drama at baggage claim - our Dhaka airport has a lot to offer.
When it comes to the BCL, ordinary laws do not apply as they are not "ordinary" people.
Shemi’s ordeal proves that the ridiculously glamourised notion of the family being the guaranteed support system in drama series and films is grossly overstated.
Unlike the “War on Terror,” a script written and executed by US President George W Bush, the “War on Trees” has been far more successful.
If the language is too flawless and the writer unknown, if the nit-picking editor cannot put a single mark on the script, chances are that it is too good to be true.
Before jumping into the realm of artificial intelligence, we should start with some old-fashioned “common sense”
If you are ready to launder ill-gotten wealth, make sure it is in the thousands of crores – a few hundred crores is embarrassingly measly in this game of big bucks.
Let’s think of some out-of-the-box ways to tackle even the most formidable of problems.
