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
Justice demands proper trials, not just bans
We must learn from history
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