Security concerns raised by terrorists attack on Court
Another murder in broad daylight has taken place in front of the court in Khulna. This time, the scene is the road in front of...
Editorial
Pilkhana and the Unanswered Question of Foreign Involvement
Ahshad Hosein : The release of the National Independent Investigation Commission’s report on the 2009 Pilkhana killings has forced Bangladesh to confront a truth that...
How social media turning us into populist beings
Rusaid Ahmed : Since the dawn of the twenty-first century, the world has been witnessing an astonishing technological revolution—in which social media has emerged as...
Plot scam verdict against Hasina proves none is above the law
The conviction of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, including her sister and niece, in a corruption case related to the allocation of plots in the...
People and Leadership: The Nexus of Sustainable Progress
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : In an era where institutional legitimacy, social cohesion and strategic governance face mounting pressure, the interplay between people and leadership...
Society moves forward when persons with disabilities thrive
Md Saidul Huq : A country’s path to real progress isn’t defined by skylines, highways, or GDP curves. It’s defined by whether every citizen, including...
Stern action needed to control massive extortion on roads and waterways
It is worrying that extortion has taken an unbridled and terrifying form in the country. In addition to extortion on roads and highways, uncontrolled extortion...
COP30: World headed to fail to keep global warming below 1.5c?
Jehangir Hussain : The eleven-day COP30 ended at Belem, Brazil on November 21, leaving the objective of controlling emissions of fossil fuels particularly CO2 once...
Tarique Rahman and the Politics of Return
As Bangladesh enters a decisive political moment, the recent statements by Tarique Rahman, Acting Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), have reignited public debate...
Partnership for Peace and Prosperity: A Global Imperative
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : In an era of interconnected crises, ranging from conflict, climate change, economic inequality, pandemics, and democratic backsliding, the global community...
Nation in prayers for Khaleda Zia’s speedy recovery
The historic mass uprising led by students in July last year redefined the political landscape of Bangladesh. As the nation arose against the long-standing Awami...
The Gen-Z Burnout: Why We’re Tired Before 30
Zaima Ahasan : We are often described as young, energetic, and full of potential. Yet, behind the filtered photos and motivational posts, many of us...