Diplomatic merchandise: Exploiting the issue of Palestinian recognition

They have been the playthings of powers for decades, and there is no promise that this will end soon.
3 August 2025, 11:00 AM

When change agents become the status quo

Extortion by SAD leaders strikes at the heart of its moral legitimacy.
3 August 2025, 07:00 AM

What can Bangladesh learn from China’s rise?

True, Bangladesh has made some progress in digitalisation, but much of it remains uneven. Services are often bureaucratic, digital tools remain underutilised, and infrastructure gaps persist.
3 August 2025, 05:00 AM

The passing of a quiet revolutionary

Mrs Murshed believed that education should not begin and end with books.
3 August 2025, 05:00 AM

What young people want a year on from July uprising

They seek reform, not empty promises.
3 August 2025, 02:00 AM

Time for political parties to prioritise disability rights

Inclusion of disability rights in manifestos is both a democratic necessity and a litmus test of a party’s commitment to equality.
2 August 2025, 07:00 AM

The struggle continues

Revolutionary literature all over the world has shown the frequent bitterness of post-independence betrayal.
2 August 2025, 05:00 AM

After July: A fragile transition, a nation in waiting

Hope for change, rebirth, and the restoration of the republic remains weakened after a year.
2 August 2025, 03:00 AM

England's unforgettable Euro 2025 victory

Bangladesh Football Federation, hope you are taking notes.
1 August 2025, 10:00 AM

Why the DUCSU constitution needs reform

The irregularity of DUCSU elections is in contrast to DU’s legacy.
1 August 2025, 04:00 AM

Kudos for consensus in some vital areas

If our political culture is to change, the functioning of our political parties must change dramatically.
31 July 2025, 18:30 PM

Bangladesh-India relations should be based on equity

There have been positive developments in connectivity between the two nations, including the revival of rail and road links, the utilisation of ports, and growing energy cooperation.
31 July 2025, 11:30 AM

A few questions over the Dhaka jet crash

The recent fighter jet crash at a school campus in Dhaka has led many to question the wisdom of running an airbase in Kurmitola and conducting training flights from there.
31 July 2025, 10:00 AM

Uncle Sam wants you and your social media accounts

Naturally, the US Embassy in Dhaka has chimed in, reminding Bangladeshi applicants to make their accounts public “to facilitate vetting.”
31 July 2025, 05:00 AM

Bonn climate conference falls short on key promises

Gender justice and Loss and Damage are both at a tipping point.
31 July 2025, 04:00 AM

The interplay of doxa and episteme in Bangladesh's politics

We need a political ethic that resists collapsing into either technocratic detachment or populist fury.
31 July 2025, 03:00 AM

What recent scandals reveal about student activism and our politics

Idealism, no matter how noble, is not immune to co-option.
31 July 2025, 02:00 AM

Is the uprising unravelling?

Extortion allegations taint SAD, shaking the student-led uprising that inspired a nation
30 July 2025, 11:49 AM

A letter to our burnt, beaten, and fallen children

Dear children, can you ever forgive us?
30 July 2025, 10:00 AM

What does the law say about the Bakerganj dog killers?

Let's not let this dog's death be just another forgotten statistic, let it be a beginning.
30 July 2025, 08:50 AM