Israel's war in Gaza: An alliance that threatens global peace
Palestine is being reduced to a business opportunity under the Trump administration. Gaza is seen as prime real estate.
29 April 2025, 06:00 AM
The road to liberation: March 1971 and the years that led to it
The 1971 Liberation War was the culmination of a long struggle for a democratic, secular, and egalitarian society.
26 March 2025, 02:00 AM
India’s influence and the quest for a democratic South Asia
Just because the Indian people supported Bangladesh in 1971, does that mean Bangladesh should now be indebted to the Indian government?
6 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Imperialism, war, and the fight for a just world
If we take Bangladesh as an example, the Liberation War was fundamentally fought to establish social justice.
20 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Our development model is poisoning Dhaka
True reform should involve policies that protect Dhaka’s residents and their right to a liveable city.
3 February 2025, 02:00 AM
From 1969 to 2024: Echoes of resistance through the ages
The mass uprisings of 1969 and 2024 have several similarities but differences also exist.
20 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Systemic failures, rising inequality, and the path to recovery
Until the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024, Bangladesh's economy was heavily shaped by rampant corruption, plundering, and illicit asset transfers.
6 January 2025, 02:00 AM
The spirit of 1971: Reflections on liberation, aspirations, and modern challenges
The spirit of 1971 lives on, and it is up to the present generation to ensure that its promises are fulfilled.
21 December 2024, 02:05 AM
How BCL became an untouchable entity at JU
It's truly a mutually beneficial relationship, with BCL protecting the JU administration as and when needed.
9 February 2024, 02:00 AM
New curriculum is detached from reality
It is surprising how the government has reacted, as this could have been an opportunity for them to use stakeholders' inputs and improve the curriculum further
24 January 2024, 01:00 AM
Bangladesh's election formality is over. What’s next?
The only escape from this dire situation lies within ourselves, particularly the youth.
8 January 2024, 01:00 AM
Nothing is normal if we don’t have our rights
To put an end to rampant authoritarianism, we have to have our rights.
3 January 2024, 02:00 AM
Is there a Left left in Bangladesh?
The left's agenda is global, not just national.
15 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Is a minimum wage offer of Tk 12,500 even logical?
It is shocking that the wage board sees it fit to approve such a meagre amount for minimum wage for RMG workers, which is a quarter of what they need just to stay above the poverty line.
23 November 2023, 02:00 AM
A fair election is the cornerstone of democracy
It is disheartening that none of the country's ruling party leaders have so far demonstrated the courage to face the people with a credible electoral process.
17 November 2023, 17:00 PM
Is democracy on its deathbed again?
The relationship between citizens and the nation-state is being irreparably damaged.
4 November 2023, 02:21 AM
A country for the rich, and another for the poor
In recent years, Bangladesh has been grappling with a deepening chasm of inequality.
22 September 2023, 13:00 PM
A gas export deal won't ensure energy security for us
Paradoxically, as the government of Bangladesh celebrates this day now, it appears to be pursuing policies that counter the original purpose.
8 September 2023, 00:00 AM
Amid inflation, pre-elections, and dengue, Bangladesh is in a fix
All this means that the people will not see an end to their financial woes anytime soon.
1 August 2023, 02:00 AM
Spare our rivers from certain death
The condition our rivers are in right now is a threat to our existence.
3 April 2023, 15:00 PM
Our reality versus government's narrative
Why is there so much difference between the reality of common people and that which the government wants to see or project?
2 April 2023, 08:10 AM
Have we been able to establish a state different from Pakistan?
Through the Liberation War of 1971, the people of this region wanted to establish a state that would not be built in the model of Pakistan. Fifty-two years later, can we say we have achieved that goal?
26 March 2023, 08:06 AM
The unfinished fight for people’s freedom
Bangladesh was supposed to be a country run by its people, but we are dangerously moving towards a country being run by a coterie.
26 March 2023, 03:00 AM
Destructive ‘development’ efforts by Water Development Board
Our rivers are being attacked one after another. India's dams, river connectivity plans, and various projects undertaken within the country, encroachment and pollution are all taking our rivers closer to extinction.
22 March 2023, 13:00 PM
Whatever happened to Bangla being our state language?
There is no usage of Bangla by the state, and it is being pushed to the periphery.
21 February 2023, 04:00 AM
What 50 years of World Bank partnership meant for us
How much good did the World Bank do in our country?
15 February 2023, 15:00 PM
2022: The year the rich won, and the public lost
The rise in the prices of goods has led to many people suffering from a silent famine.
2 January 2023, 18:11 PM
What World Cup frenzy tells us about our youth's aspirations
What are the factors behind the endless enthusiasm of Bangladeshi people over the FIFA World Cup 2022?
11 December 2022, 14:53 PM