The Silent Partners of Injustice
In every society, there are crimes committed in darkness, and there are crimes committed under the bright lights of legality. Among the gravest of these...
Editorial
Budget must be built on a sustainable economic foundation
The first national budget of worth about Tk 938,000 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27 of the BNP government likely be announced on June 11....
Rethinking Hydro-Hegemony in South Asia
In South Asia, water has quietly ceased to be a natural gift and has become a negotiated instrument of power. Rivers that once defined civilizations...
When the Final Bell Rings
In many schools around the world, June and July quietly mark the closing chapters of another academic year. Corridors begin to empty. Classroom walls slowly...
Measles not coming under control: Treatment needs to be expanded
Measles infection in the country seems not to be coming under control at all. The statistics of child mortality are also only getting longer. According...
In remembrance of Manik Mia on his 57th death anniversary
Monday, the 1st of June, marks the 57th death anniversary of legendary figure Tofazzel Hossain Manik Mia who was not just a journalist or an...
Democracy: Promise, Performance, and the Gap Between Institutions and Human Aspirations
Democracy remains the most widely endorsed political system in the contemporary world. It is celebrated as a framework of governance grounded in popular sovereignty, accountability,...
Nation recalls Shaheed Zia on his 45th martyrdom anniversary
The nation has paid deep tribute to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman on the occasion of his 45th martyrdom anniversary for his colorful working life in...
President Zia’s vision and legacy in shaping a self-reliant nation
After independence, Bangladesh emerged as a war-ravaged state, economically fragile and administratively unstable. Agricultural production had collapsed, industries were limited and largely dysfunctional, foreign exchange...
Violence against Women: A silent crisis we can no longer ignore
Violence against women is one of the most serious human rights violations in the world today. It exists in every country, society, culture, and economic...
Investing in skills for an AI-driven future
A few years ago, young people were assured that education and hard work would secure their future. Today, many graduates face a very different reality....
Eid-ul-Azha: A celebration of unity and sacrifice
Only one day is left to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha, the second most important religious festival of the Muslim Ummah. This not only a day of joy...