International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People / How the Muslim world can do more for Palestine
The Muslim world has the resources, influence, and moral imperative to act, yet its disunity and complacency have left Palestine increasingly isolated.
16 Days of Activism / When digital space becomes a paradise for harassers
In the era of technology, gender-based violence too has taken a new form in the digital space in Bangladesh.
Building a lasting defence against fascism
We may have seen the fall of one fascist regime, but have we truly eradicated fascism itself?
Of human migration and citizenship in Assam
The petitioner’s claim was that granting citizenship to immigrants claiming entry before March 25, 1971, was harming Assam’s identity.
Rest in peace, warrior, your battle won
Masroor ul Haq Siddiqi Bir Uttam (Komol Siddiqi) passed away in the early hours of October 7.
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.
The dangers of commodifying higher education
Insight is not something that can be gained merely through technical proficiency or the mastery of research methods.
Between a rock and a hard place
Crony capitalism and the quest for reform in Bangladesh's governance
Climate Apartheid and Bangladesh
The World Risk Index 2023 has ranked Bangladesh ninth worldwide for climate disaster risk, stating it is set to lose 30 percent of its arable by 2050.
Balancing diplomacy, reform and competitiveness
The core competitiveness of Bangladesh is tied to our culture.
The United Nations needs reforms
Financial contributions to the UN by big and powerful developing countries like China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and the oil-rich countries of the Middle East must increase so that the developing world has a solid voice.
We need diverse expertise in the health reform committee
The formation of the health reform committee raises concerns due to the overrepresentation of individuals from a specific discipline.
Reforms require unity among our politicians
Bangladesh’s political standards are now at their lowest point, with integrity in governance and honesty in leadership almost non-existent.