International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women / Violence against women is a denial of human rights
November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women / The nation still failing its women
Violence against women in Bangladesh feels like an existential tragedy.
COP29 negotiations: The deadlock over cardinal issues
Developing countries require about $6-8 trillion a year for climate action but some analysts view this as sleight of hand accounting.
How the youth are shaping a new era of meritocracy
The shift in the youth’s mindset—transforming from passive acceptance of their oppression to becoming active agents of change—is striking.
COP29 must set a new goal for climate finance and adaptation
As COP29 progresses, Bangladesh will be watching closely to see whether the international community can meet the urgency of its climate needs.
COP29: A quick run-through of the finance agenda
The centrepiece of this year’s COP agenda is undoubtedly climate finance.
A tribute to Jowshan Ara Rahman
I got to know Jowshan Ara better when I visited her home to interview her husband, Mahbub ul Alam Chowdhury, the poet who wrote the first poem on Ekushey.
Inflation drags down Kamala Harris
It was clear from the beginning of this presidential race that the biggest thorn in Harris’s side was the poor economic record of the Biden-Harris administration.
How apprehension of AL's comeback is affecting the interim govt
It seems that the apprehension of Awami League's return is haunting the interim government, occasionally affecting its activities and decision-making.
Why police transformation is critical for Bangladesh
Police reform demands lasting, transformative that penetrates deeply into the core of police culture, behavior, structure, and laws.
Freedom is more than the absence of oppression
Dissent in Bangladesh has been met with hostility, with individuals being labelled as traitors or enemies of the state for expressing opposing views.
Meeting of minds: How Dhaka University became a part of Bose-Einstein legacy
There are lessons to be learnt from the way Dhaka became part of the intellectual map of the world.
How to choose a good bank
A good bank ensures quality of loans (assets) by selecting the right borrowers, sanctioning loans to various sectors in different sizes, and keeping collateral.