Electoral cost disclosures fail to ensure accountability when politics runs on unseen, informal streams of money.

Despite its long legacy, the publishing industry continues to grapple with many of the same challenges for decades.

It is a reminder that conviction still matters in politics—and that democratic renewal may depend on rediscovering a younger, braver Left.

When policy erases song and sport, what future are we building for our children?

Rescuing wild animals has become a public spectacle, fuelled by social media and viral content.

At the heart of the problem is what many experts call a “governance breakdown.”

Imagine a future where a tablet or phone in a village clinic can perform the work of expensive lab tests and specialists.

Rajnagar was adorned with grand temples, palaces, festive grounds, and bustling bazaars – its architecture was unique and original even in the context of the entire subcontinent.

By failing to specify the path of implementation, the July Charter has placed Bangladesh in a precarious position.

As I read the news of the political crisis in Bangladesh unfold in August 2024, I was reminded of Salma, Hasina, Rumpa (pseudonyms have been used for reasons of anonymity and confidentiality) and several other Bangladeshi women I met in prisons in India between 2010 and 2011.

Does everybody need a master's degree? Aren't we making higher education a bubble which may soon burst?

In the 21st century, how can any modern nation demean its citizens by labelling them “third class” or “fourth class”?

Despite the rapid expansion of universities, recruitment policies remain frozen in outdated in Bangladesh

Separating the HSC programmes first and then creating a collegiate university model from the seven colleges might be the best approach.

When girls draw comics, the topics become far more diverse – touching on nature, beauty standards, complexion-related racism, family issues, mental health, and self-realisation.

Walk through Dhaka at any time—depending on the neighbourhood, there is always something remarkable to witness.

If Bangladesh wants student unions to be credible after the 2024 uprising, finance cannot be an afterthought. The opportunity is clear: student politics has been revived after years of dormancy, and this revival can be the seedbed of a democratic culture if the money problem is confronted head-on.

Indian security forces pushed me over at gunpoint. I spent two days without food or drinking water.

A particularly striking section of the report focused on incitement to genocide

For Bangladesh, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can revolutionise education for its millions of students. It holds the key to overcoming longstanding challenges and unlocking their full potential by personalising learning, boosting inclusivity, and preparing the next generation for the future.