Gaza to Dhaka: Choosing the Wrong Side
M A Hossain : There are moments in a nation’s life when foreign policy stops being a matter of strategy and becomes a test...
Editorial
The Silent Hierarchy of Skin colour
Husna Khan Hashi : Despite significant progress toward equality in the modern world, skin colour continues to influence how people are perceived, judged, and...
Double Test: National election and referendum on the same day
The 13th national parliamentary election and referendum are just less than a month away. It is a rare and significant event in the political history...
Post-election economy likely to turnaround
The forecast for Bangladesh’s economy in the January edition of the World Bank’s newly published ‘Global Economic Prospects’ has opened a window of optimism amid...
Unilateral Abductions and the Erosion of International Legal Order: The Case of Extraterritorial Seizure of Political Leaders
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : In the prevailing global landscape, a critical and interdisciplinary examination of the legality, legitimacy, and geopolitical ramifications of unilateral...
Faith in Humanity: Bridging the Divide Through Religious Unity
By Dr Mohammad Kafiluddin Sarkar In an era often marked by division, finding a common ground among diverse faiths has become more critical than ever....
All avenues for the past three farcical elections must be closed
The commission formed to investigate irregularities in the three national elections (2014, 2018, and 2024) held during the fallen Awami League government in its report...
Chinese Energy Diplomacy in South Asia: Powering Influence Beyond the Himalayas
Dr. Mohammad Maruf Hasan : China’s energy transition will enter a strategic phase in 2026, transitioning from rapid capacity increase to intricate system integration and...
From Connectivity to Care: Telecommunication as a catalyst in the healthcare ecosystem of Bangladesh
Arif Al Mannan : Healthcare Landscape in BangladeshImagine living in a quiet village of Bangladesh (such as Rangamati or Joypurhat), where a simple fever can...
Country heading towards a deep energy crisis
The current severe crisis in the country’s energy sector is a reflection of policy failure. During the fallen government’s tenure, the energy sector was made...
Ensure a conducive environment as elections at the doorstep
THE 13th National Parliament Election is just around the corner. Candidates from different political parties, independent candidates, rebel candidates—all are in the fray. They are...
Research, Rankings, and the Private University Moment
H. M. Nazmul Alam : Research has long been the quiet but decisive fault line separating universities that merely produce graduates from those that produce...