Altaf Russell
Altaf Russell is a PhD researcher in economics at the University of Glasgow. He can be reached at altafstat71@gmail.com.
Why we must save institutions that whisper moderation into our society
Bangladesh has long depended on quiet, steady forces that make good choices feel natural: teachers who turn study into habit, newspapers that promotes tolerance, and cultural bodies that rehearse pluralism in public life.
28 December 2025, 04:00 AM
28 December 2025, 04:00 AM
Time to recognise the emotional toll of river erosion
People in erosion-prone districts suffer mental health consequences of riverbank erosion.
27 November 2025, 02:00 AM
27 November 2025, 02:00 AM
Why secular politics in South Asia still clings to family dynasties
Democracy here is mediated through identity, not ideology
18 November 2025, 06:00 AM
18 November 2025, 06:00 AM
The untaught skill of teaching in Bangladesh
Pedagogical training should be embedded in academics’ lives—not treated as optional.
28 October 2025, 05:00 AM
28 October 2025, 05:00 AM
Bangladesh must uphold its secular heritage
Far-right movements in Bangladesh have often been influenced or fueled by external forces.
25 September 2025, 07:00 AM
25 September 2025, 07:00 AM