reform

Reforms vs elections? A false choice for an aspiring democracy

One cannot claim to be anti-Hasina while displaying the same defining characteristics as our former prime minister.
21 April 2025, 09:47 AM

The honeymoon period of the interim government is over

What started as a moment of hope—a chance to break free from the chains of authoritarian rule—has increasingly turned into a struggle for meaningful reform.
14 February 2025, 05:00 AM

In defence of secularism in Bangladesh

Reform proposes "pluralism" over "secularism," but without a framework, it's unworkable.
11 February 2025, 03:00 AM

We need public health reform for steady economic growth

Investing in public health ensures stability, resilience, and long-term growth.
6 February 2025, 09:00 AM

Implementing 31- point reform to be best revenge on AL

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to work for the implementation of its 31-point reform outline.
29 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Why our policies must be backed by evidence

Bangladesh is presented with an unprecedented opportunity to reconfigure and functionalise its institutions and processes.
26 January 2025, 07:00 AM

Education deserves a reform commission

Public and media discourse overwhelmingly favours the idea of a reform commission for education.
14 January 2025, 02:00 AM

The hope is not there

It feels wrong in myriad ways to say that hope isn’t there when an autocrat fell
7 January 2025, 03:00 AM

Time for action to take post-uprising Bangladesh forward

Historically, revolutions often begin with an unified call for justice, equality, and change.
19 December 2024, 10:30 AM

Empathy is missing for survivors seeking justice

Examining Bangladesh's challenges in supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
25 November 2024, 03:00 AM

Why leaders fail

Leadership failures are most apparent when decisions exacerbate inequality, suppress free expression, and sustain inefficiencies.
16 November 2024, 14:00 PM

A blueprint for reforms: Tackling corruption, inequality, and autocracy

The government needs to set in place irreversible principles and practices that constrain arbitrary power in the future leading to the misuse of popular consent.
21 September 2024, 02:00 AM

Turning the tide: Critical reforms to correct 15 years of misrule

As Bangladesh enters a new era following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, which ruled over the nation for 15 years and is responsible for countless financial wrongdoings, the need of the hour is to reform the overall system of governance.
13 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Rebranding and rebuilding Bangladesh

Now that the dust is starting to settle down, there are growing calls for reforms across the nation.
6 September 2024, 05:00 AM

Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.
5 September 2024, 09:41 AM

A case for democratic reforms in universities

The halls had been transformed into places where ordinary students faced heavy oppression.
3 September 2024, 04:00 AM

It is time to reform the publishing sector

In the past regime, there was investment in books that only served a certain coterie, championing a certain narrative.
31 August 2024, 05:54 AM

Charting a new course

Political settlement and constitutional reform in post-autocratic Bangladesh.
26 August 2024, 02:00 AM

Creation of the new political order: Rebuilding ship in an open and turbulent sea

The past Awami League regime completely undermined the forms of accountability and checks and balances that characterise a liberal and representative democracy.
25 August 2024, 09:00 AM

What the interim government needs to do urgently

After 15 years of autocratic rule and authoritarian economic policymaking, the time has come for significant societal reform
22 August 2024, 03:09 AM