Views
A call to end the cycle of revenge politics
The tendency to humiliate and seek revenge through violence only deepens political distrust and perpetuates cycles of retribution with each change in the government.
12 September 2024, 11:30 AM
The case of disgruntled DC aspirants
Restoring law and order hinges on the effectiveness of field administration where the DCs play a crucial role as the highest-ranking officials at the district level.
12 September 2024, 09:54 AM
Futility of restoring the non-party caretaker government
We must first acknowledge that the Bangladesh Constitution has failed to maintain a robust democratic system.
12 September 2024, 05:11 AM
We must focus first on constitutional process, not content
A new era with a new populace doesn’t just need a new constitutional dispensation but a new way of arriving at such a dispensation.
12 September 2024, 02:00 AM
A strategic roadmap to battling inflation
It is essential to recognise that significantly reducing inflation will take time. Treating it as a “quick fix” would be a mistake.
12 September 2024, 01:30 AM
Politics of destroying shrines and unmaking places
Wholesale dismissal of Sufism or the calls to destroy mazars from Bengal seems to have assumed new dimensions.
11 September 2024, 15:00 PM
A simple plan to fix education
The centralisation of examinations in Dhaka fosters inequality and compromises the recruitment process.
11 September 2024, 11:07 AM
Ship recycling in Bangladesh needs greater safety efforts
A recent tragedy in Bangladesh's ship recycling industry once again highlighted the persistent challenges related to worker safety.
11 September 2024, 08:30 AM
Gono Bhaban shouldn’t be turned into a museum
Why should we use this symbol of destruction to remember the movement?
11 September 2024, 05:00 AM
Rethinking Bangladesh’s economic growth
Returning to the previous economic model will inevitably bring back the same economic challenges.
11 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh at 50 years with the United Nations
Enhanced collaboration with the UN will help Bangladesh become more prosperous and resilient.
10 September 2024, 12:00 PM
True reform starts from within
Crises often present opportunities for deep reflection and lasting change.
10 September 2024, 09:36 AM
Spyware over scholarship: How Bangladesh's priorities shifted under Sheikh Hasina
While national security is undoubtedly important, one must question whether the scales have tipped dangerously in favor of watching minds at the expense of nurturing them.
10 September 2024, 07:00 AM
Preserving our future by saving our forests
Most of the forest and relevant laws in practice are from the British regime, and devoid of any consideration of the people.
10 September 2024, 06:30 AM
Can we break the cycle of migrant exploitation?
There has been a silent consensus on turning a blind eye to rights abuses of our migrant workers.
10 September 2024, 04:00 AM
An education memorandum
The interim government has to decide guidelines for the minimum reform targets to achieve, and where to begin.
10 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Role of citizen diplomacy in a new Bangladesh
The ability of citizen diplomacy to engage a wider spectrum of voices in the diplomatic process challenges traditional power structures.
9 September 2024, 11:00 AM
Beyond quotas: Education, employment, and the unfinished revolution
In Bangladesh, inequality starts with education.
9 September 2024, 09:00 AM
India is failing to understand Bangladesh’s new reality
India should accept and address the perception that its relationship with Bangladesh was centred on a single individual and political party
9 September 2024, 03:00 AM
India can’t take Bangladesh for granted anymore
In the next three to six months, how India will deal with Bangladesh will become clear.
9 September 2024, 03:00 AM