Critical Journalism in Bangladesh: A Dissection of 53 Years
Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain : The heartbeat of an independent and sovereign state is the right of its citizens to speak fearlessly and the freedom...
Editorial
Tarique Rahman’s return needs a firm commitment to repairing the state
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is returning to the country today (December 25) after a long 18-year exile. His return is not just a homecoming...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...