THE OVERTON WINDOW
Opinion / Principles, party, power or politics?
The student movement’s ability to inspire people to stand up to a vicious oppressor was truly remarkable.
The irresponsible remarks of our responsible persons
History and ordinary people in general will remember very well what happened over the last week or so.
What options are left for us to fight unbridled corruption?
Unfortunately, all the mechanisms meant to address corruption seem to have been weakened, if not completely destroyed, one after another in recent decades.
Opinion / We need humility, not hubris, to turn the economy around
While a privileged minority, sitting in their high castles, continue to enjoy a larger and larger share of the fruits of “development,” it is becoming obvious that the vast majority are increasingly struggling.
Fear and loathing surrounding India’s election
After the first phase of voting, Modi seems to have changed his campaign strategy, focusing more on firing up BJP's Hindu base.
Should social media be our new public square?
Aside from posting, social media has become the go-to place for many to get their news, views and overall information, and for communicating them.
CAA and its effects on Indian secularism and regional stability
The Act, clearly, is a step in the wrong direction.
Roadmap for banking reforms: Old wine in a new bottle?
In February 2019, the central bank lowered the timeframe to three years from five years. And what has that achieved?
Taking responsibility for our future
There is no greater natural resource on this earth than water, as without it, life on this planet would cease to exist as we know it.
Reacting to the resurgence of racism
The United Nations proclaimed March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 1966, commemorating
Is the gas price hike justified?
On February 23, the government announced that gas prices will be increased by 22.7 percent on average, across the board, in two phases, starting from March 1. The government last increased the price back in September 2015 and, before that, in 2009 and 2005.
Can Bangladesh become an economic powerhouse?
According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Bangladesh has the potential to become the world's 23rd largest economy by 2050.
The best possible solution
Since the re-escalation of tensions between the government of Myanmar and the Rohingya people in October 2016 and the reinvigorated persecution of the minority group that followed, thousands of Rohingyas have again fled to Bangladesh - the United Nations humanitarian office's most recent estimate is 69,000.
How Trump can truly stop terrorism
On January 27, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily (at least 90 days) banning the
Sign of hope, or business as usual?
The Rohingyas are a people struck by tragedy. Persecuted in their home country, Myanmar, over 65,000 of them have fled to Bangladesh between October 9, 2016, and January 5, 2017, according to a report from the United Nations Office of Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs.
Finding the best outcome
Following an investigation launched in October 2015 by the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India, on January 5, 2017, India imposed substantial 'anti-dumping duty' on imports of jute and jute goods from Bangladesh.
The biggest underreported stories of 2016
The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organised habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society.
A crisis only 'humanity' can overcome
On December 18, as appointed by the United Nations General Assembly, the international community recognises and celebrates the rights of migrants around the world.