Bangladesh mass uprising 2024

A transitional budget for troubled times

Govt signals people-centric priorities but faces tough trade-offs
3 June 2025, 03:00 AM

'Dead' man coming alive is the new face of July case fiasco

Govt must urgently review all dubious cases linked to July uprising
2 June 2025, 07:42 AM

Stop the state machinery quietly enabling dubious cases

Jailing of a 69-year-old ex-professor raises unsettling questions
30 May 2025, 15:10 PM

The reform drive must continue apace

The first round of reform talks produced a wide range of agreements and disagreements
27 May 2025, 15:30 PM

Let’s not normalise forced VC removals

Grievance redress, accountability a must, but so is academic stability
16 May 2025, 06:30 AM

Unchecked power at the top must end

Rebalancing of powers crucial for restoring democracy
14 May 2025, 08:04 AM
11 May 2025, 12:49 PM

Bring paralysed campuses back to life

KUET, Barishal University protests must leave space for compromise
9 May 2025, 12:22 PM

Reforms are crucial to ensure women's rights

Constructive engagement must to resolve ongoing debates and challenges
5 May 2025, 15:14 PM

Polytechnic crisis shows why an education reform commission is urgent

Govt has so far ignored the demand for broader education sector reforms
30 April 2025, 11:27 AM

Stop legal harassment through dubious cases

Authorities must protect journalists and others from this legal assault
29 April 2025, 16:00 PM

Elected leadership can restore union parishad functioning

The absence of chairmen, despite replacements, is disrupting services
28 April 2025, 15:04 PM

A tragic waste of youthful energy

Clashes between students of Dhaka and City colleges raise concerns
23 April 2025, 14:00 PM

Let’s prioritise workers' interests for a change

Political will, proper implementation key to the success of labour reforms
23 April 2025, 05:00 AM

A tragic reminder of student vulnerabilities

Killers of Primeasia University student must be brought to justice
21 April 2025, 14:00 PM

Thaw in Bangladesh-Pakistan ties a welcome development

Pakistan should apologise for its 1971 role to smoothen transition
18 April 2025, 14:00 PM

Don’t hold the public hostage to press demands

Polytechnic students must show restraint
17 April 2025, 14:00 PM

A potent display of unity amid diversity

This year’s Pahela Baishakh celebrations held special meaning
15 April 2025, 16:28 PM

Political violence has to stop

Parties, government must collaborate to contain it
12 April 2025, 03:00 AM

Why can’t mob violence be contained?

Recent estimates show continued surge in mob beatings
6 April 2025, 13:00 PM