The State of Democracy in South Asia
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : The 2020s have brought renewed scrutiny to the state of democracy in South Asia, a home to over 1.9 billion...
Editorial
Electric Three-Wheelers Must Be Regulated—Now, Not Later
Electric three-wheelers have become an inseparable part of urban and semi-urban transport in Bangladesh. They provide affordable mobility, generate livelihoods for thousands, and contribute to...
Christmas in an Interfaith Bangladesh: A Season of Shared Humanity
Dr. Father Tapan C. De Rozario : In Bangladesh, a country defined by rich cultural and religious diversity, Christmas holds a special place beyond its...
Readers’ Voice: Let Healthcare be Affordable for All
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you seek medical care? Is it the comfort of being cared for, or is it...
Bangladesh–India Relations at a Crossroads: Recalibration, Not Rupture
Prof. Golam Rasul, PhD : A Relationship Under StrainBangladesh–India relations stand at a delicate crossroads, shaped by the interaction of historical memory, political transition, and...
Why Voting Day Feels Like a Curfew – Election Day Paralysis
On election day in Bangladesh, the ballot is cast in an atmosphere closer to lockdown than celebration. Roads empty, buses vanish, and everyday mobility is...
Crowd, Contest, and the Question BNP Must Answer
The crowd that gathered around the funeral of Inqulab Mancho leader Osman Hadi was not merely a moment of mourning; it was a political signal....
Selective Memory, Elections and the Uneasy Politics of Neighbourly Advice
H. M. Nazmul Alam : December is a month of memory in South Asia, but memory, like power, is never neutral. How it is framed,...
Osman Hadi laid to eternal rest: Let grief turn into strength
Sharif Osman Hadi, one of the faces of the 24th student uprising and a potential candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency, was laid to eternal rest...
World Meditation Day: The Key to Mental and Physical Well-being
Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed : Being healthy today does not simply mean the absence of illness. True well-being comes when our mind is calm....
Tipping Point in Dhaka: Can Bangladesh Revive Its Miracle?
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : After years of rapid growth, Bangladesh confronts inflation, investment drought, climate shocks, and political uncertainty. Its next moves will decide...
Dhaka-Ctg highway must be upgraded to 6-lane for handling containers
Chittagong Port is the main gateway for the country’s import-export trade. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, the port handled about 3.2 million 96 thousand 20-foot...