The Silent Cry of Farmers in Northern Bangladesh: Who Will Listen?
Md. Aktarul Islam : In my childhood, I read a poem that said, “The greatest of all saints is the farmer of my land—the...
Editorial
“Brother before the vote, who are you after winning?”
Juthika Mitra (Laboni) : Elections or voting are an inevitable part of any democratic or constitutional state, through which people directly or indirectly elect...
Let Bangladesh, Japan EPA ink as a historic trade diplomacy
Japan is Bangladesh’s most trusted friend and the largest development partner of any single country. That country has once again demonstrated genuine friendship with Bangladesh...
The Need to Secure Global Support for Resolving the Kashmir Issue
Sarah Kainat : The Jammu and Kashmir dispute is a festering wound in the history of the subcontinent that emerged immediately after the partition...
Adequate steps needed to control the law and order challenges in elections
There are only four days left for voting in the 13th National Parliamentary election. The election campaign will end by 7:30 am on February 10....
Sovereignty with Responsibility: Defending Governance, Rights, and Democracy
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : The global retreat of democracy, the erosion of human rights, and the weakening of governance institutions have emerged as...
Painful images of law and order and human rights situation must improve
The picture of the law and order and human rights situation in the country during the tenure of the interim government that took office after...
Families, Caregivers, and the Unseen Fight Against Cancer
Husna Khan Hashi : Cancer is often spoken of as a personal battle, a struggle fought within one body against an invading illness. Yet this...
Eclipse of Youth: The Burn of Unemployment and the New Horizon of Potential
Sadia Islam Kasfia : In this fiercely competitive world of the twenty-first century, youth is an imperishable life force, recognized as the backbone of...
Standstill at Chattogram Port must be removed for the sake of economy
It is worrying that the Chattogram Port has grounded to a complete halt in the last two days due to an indefinite strike by workers...
Bangladesh’s Next Government and the Burden of Post-Authoritarian Challenges
H. M. Nazmul Alam : Bangladesh is approaching a political moment it has not genuinely experienced for over a decade: the possibility of an elected...
Restoration and conservation of water bodies essential for survival
Since time immemorial, water bodies have played an important role in maintaining the balance of nature and biodiversity. According to media reports, the World Wetlands...