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BLOWIN' IN THE WIND

Shamsad Mortuza

BLOWIN' IN THE WIND

Dr Shamsad Mortuza is the vice-chancellor of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).

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We must carry Shahed’s fight against corruption forward

5 September 2026
There are reasons to be both sad and hopeful about Shahed Sharif Ahmed.
5 September 2026
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Nine years on, the Rohingya still don't have a safe road home

29 August 2026
August 25 was observed as the “Ninth Anniversary of Rohingya Genocide Day” in the camps of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh.
29 August 2026
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Personal preferences should not become public restrictions

22 August 2026
Death could not seal the controversies for Jason Arday.
22 August 2026
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Research should be about pursuing knowledge, not publication numbers

15 August 2026
Earlier this month, a national daily reported that at least 325 academic papers published by Bangladeshi researchers in international journals published between 2019 and 2026 had been retracted due to various irregularities, including plagiarism.
15 August 2026
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The fine line between moral courage and entitlement

8 August 2026
It is unfortunate that we are seeing a culture where moral power is exercised arbitrarily, where accusation precedes evidence and power precedes procedure.
8 August 2026
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When waiting in line for subsidised food turns deadly

1 August 2026
Because they could not step away from death, death stepped in for them (apologies to Emily Dickinson)
1 August 2026
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Before Bangladesh adds a third language, it needs the right language policy

25 July 2026
Last month, the prime minister told parliament that his government was planning to introduce courses on a third language from Class 6.
25 July 2026
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What the protest by HSC candidates tells us

18 July 2026
There is a danger of reducing the protest surrounding this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations to youthful resentment.
18 July 2026
PhD in private universities in Bangladesh

P for Private, P for PhD

The UGC's decision to allow private universities to offer PhD programmes is a timely move.
15 June 2024
University rankings

Our love-hate relationship with university rankings

A prestigious ranking system naming Dhaka University as the top university in Bangladesh makes us revisit that love-hate stance.
8 June 2024
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Spare us the hypocrisy

Moral policing by the West, when its own hypocrisy comes out through its actions controvening international law, one cannot help feeling bemused.
2 June 2024
The manoeuvring and manipulation of the public transport system remains a perennial source of pain and suffering for commuters and non-commuters alike.

Dhaka’s transport turmoil

Dhaka is the world's rickshaw capital
25 May 2024
Aurora boraelis in UK 2024

The aurora enigma: Science and myths

The interplay between myths and scientific explanations of auroras illustrates human being’s capacity to find meaning in the natural world.
18 May 2024
Pupose of a university

A slice of the university pie

The utilitarian value of a university must reflect the institution's inherent value.
11 May 2024
What Milton Samaddar and Tipu Kibria show us about society.

One, two, three of social deceptions

What people like Milton Samaddar and Tipu Kibria show us about society.
4 May 2024
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The pitfalls of neutrality

The heavy-handedness led students in Atlanta to shout, "Stop Cop City."
27 April 2024
Debate on functionality of speed cameras in Dhaka

Kafkaesque realities of traffic rule enforcement

The problem lies in the lack of clarity regarding the type of speed cameras installed and their operational status.
19 April 2024
Chaitra Sankranti: How do we detox our social body?

Chaitra Sankranti: How do we detox our social body?

Gang culture, partisan politics, and hapless youth cannot be part of the algorithm needed for a Smart Bangladesh.
16 April 2024
Income tax on private universities in Bangladesh

Tax on private universities: Must we make education more costly?

This move seems to be a punishment for non-profit educational ventures that aim to enhance our higher education landscape.
5 April 2024
VISUAL: SHAIKH SULTANA JAHAN BADHON

Dancing with Sycophancy

The spectacle raises some serious questions about the state of academic integrity and leadership.
30 March 2024
The shadow lines of Bangladesh's birth

The shadow lines of Bangladesh's birth

Our freedom struggle helped us identify both our allies and enemies
25 March 2024
Ramadan price hike in Bangladesh

Hold on, let's talk about price hikes

Consumers hardly feel any sympathy for the downsizing that they have to experience due to price hikes. And all we get is haughtiness all around.
15 March 2024
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Echoes of appreciation

The usual scene at Shahbag crossing often resembles the unpredictability of a game of ludo, where the traffic signal acts as the notorious big snake, swallowing travellers just before they reach their destination.
8 March 2024
Burning issues

Burning issues

We must heed the warning signs and take action before tragedy strikes once more.
1 March 2024
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Voices in captivity

To justify the restrictions, governments run a fear factory.
24 February 2024
90-year-old curd seller Ziaul Haque wins Ekushey Padak

The dairyman that won our hearts

It doesn’t get sweeter than a 90-year-old curd seller being awarded the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, the Ekushey Padak.
17 February 2024
How do you teach Gen Z?

How do you teach Gen Z?

What is required is a complete overhaul of higher education to meet the expectations of this new generation of students.
10 February 2024
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The high cost of dying

The haunting concern over the high cost of dying is as real as death itself
2 February 2024

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