Bangladesh’s Upcoming Referendum and the Moral Test of Democracy
Prof. Golam Rasul, PhD : Bangladesh stands at a historic crossroads. The referendum of 12 February 2026 is more than a constitutional amendment—it is...
Editorial
Stop aggressive campaigning: Tolerance is the main pillar of democracy
The countdown to the national election has begun. Only 11 days are left. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is saying that this election will be...
Protecting impartiality in referendum is essential
The referendum is going to be held alongside the parliamentary elections on 12 February. The fundamentals of any election or referendum in a democratic...
A deeper malady of the world now!
Asifuzzaman : To overcome the isolation of the hunter-gatherer life, the revelation of human to human was essential: It involved mutual understanding, depth of empathy,...
Businesses less prepared as LDC graduation clock ticks
The clock is ticking toward November 2026, when Bangladesh will formally step out of the Least Developed Country after eight years of assessments and...
Democracy by Democratic Means
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : Democracy is often invoked as a destination, something to be achieved, restored, or defended. Yet history repeatedly shows that democracy...
Time to Invest in Mutual Funds
Rashedul Hasan Yasin : Building wealth does not necessitate substantial savings or complicated strategies. Instead, it is about consistent investing, discipline, and time. Mutual...
Youth must be protected from the terrible clutches of drugs
The terrible picture of drug addiction in the country, which has been revealed in a recent national study, is not only worrying; it is also...
Readers’ Voice: LPG: A Burning Proof of Governance Failure
LPG is no longer a luxury in the country—it has become a daily necessity for low- and middle-income people in both urban and rural areas....
In SantuSaha, art meets development
Kazi Mostaque Ahmed : If we want to make a list of Bangladesh artists who have effectively utilized their artistic impulses for the cause...
Renegotiate or scrap the Adani’s one-sided power deal
All the power purchase deals signed under the Special Powers Act now need to be revised or scrapped as these contracts are causing the country’s...
‘Case Jam: The Silent Crisis of the Judiciary’
Rokon Bappy : Case Backlog in all courts of Bangladesh is a kind of crisis which highlights a deep and long-standing problem in the...