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Bangladesh’s constitutional journey revisited: A battleground of people’s power and political control

The Constitution of Bangladesh, adopted in 1972 following the nation’s struggle for independence, stands as a testament to the collective aspirations of a people determined to shape their destiny through democratic self-rule and participatory governance.

Arafat Hosen Khan

A Social vision for Dhaka’s Housing

The promise of shelter is broken in plain sight

Kazi Khaleed Ashraf

Fulfilling Uprising's Aspirations: Correction Before Election?

In recent times, the BNP has demanded an early December 2025 election

M Adil Khan

Stereotypes, struggle, and survival: Reclaiming the Story Behind Mofiz

For a long time, people have made the derogatory word mofiz synonymous with the residents of the Rangpur region.

Saad Quasem

The Faces behind ‘Made in Bangladesh’

In a conversation with Lamia Karim, professor of anthropology at the University of Oregon, Eugene, about her research on Bangladesh's RMG workers.

7m ago

Sharing of Ganges water: What looms after 2026?

In 1976, a mass procession led by a nearly 80-year-old peasant leader, Maulana Bhasani, from Dhaka to the Indo-Bangladesh Border drew huge attention from national and international media.

1y ago

How did the U.S. and Bangladesh come to be at the same negotiating table on climate change?

We hear a lot about the COP meetings in the media.  Most of what we hear is generally around the time when these meetings of high-ranking officials from most of the countries of the world are held, usually late November or early December. 

1y ago
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