Tagore’s “Balaka” and the decolonial poetics of becoming
30 May 2026, 08:30 AM
A deep dive into Rabindranath Tagore’s Balaka, analyzing its kinetic cosmology, Indic traditions, and its relevance to modern decolonial thought.
30 May 2026, 08:30 AM
The OpenAI–Musk dispute: Who controls the future of AI?
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The ongoing dispute between OpenAI and Elon Musk has been framed, at least superficially, as a legal and personal confrontation—a founder challenging the trajectory of an institution he helped to create.
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The hunt for the Holy Grail: The repurposed US-Israeli casus belli for Iran’s uranium
18 May 2026, 11:00 AM
A literary geopolitical essay tracing how war in Iran becomes a recursive quest for symbolic control and meaning.
18 May 2026, 11:00 AM
When the smart battlefield turns blind: AI’s snag in the Iran war
10 May 2026, 10:00 AM
AI-driven warfare is accelerating military judgment while eroding ethical hesitation, reflective oversight, and human moral authority.
10 May 2026, 10:00 AM
Language, empire, and the illusion of historical inevitability
5 May 2026, 13:41 PM
A quip about language reveals deeper histories of empire, translation, and the myth of linguistic inevitability
5 May 2026, 13:41 PM
The electrostate and its limits: China’s rise in a hydrocarbon world
25 April 2026, 14:52 PM
Global power transitions from the age of oil to electrons, defining a dual world order of entanglement.
25 April 2026, 14:52 PM
When “America First” policy translates into “China First” outcome in a new Cold War
11 April 2026, 15:55 PM
US containment strategies risk strategic inversion, unintentionally accelerating global production networks that reinforce China’s deep industrial centrality.
11 April 2026, 15:55 PM
The Iran War and the paradox of post-modern warfare
1 April 2026, 08:00 AM
The Iran conflict underscores the inadequacy of conventional strategic frameworks, revealing the indeterminacy, oscillation, and systemic interdependence that define contemporary warfare.
1 April 2026, 08:00 AM
What is the future of globalisation?
The future of globalisation hinges less on market logic than on political will.
29 May 2025, 07:00 AM
Trump’s Xanadu: Power, spectacle, and the mirage of control
Trump serves as a reminder of the fragility of power when built on illusion.
4 May 2025, 10:27 AM
How literature can dismantle patriarchy in Bangladesh and beyond
Gender-based violence is a symptom of entrenched patriarchy reinforced by sociopolitical and economic structures.
15 April 2025, 04:07 AM
The significance of March 7
March 7, 1971, remains a contested symbol in Bangladesh's shifting politics
7 March 2025, 03:00 AM
The impact of the language movement on our national psyche
The words crafted by Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury—"Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February" (My brothers’ blood dyes the streets of 21st February)—encapsulate the very essence of Bangladesh’s identity,
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Reflections on the Israel-Hamas war in the wake of fragile ceasefire
The Israel-Hamas war exposes the complex intersection of power, ideology, and human suffering, with the ceasefire offering only a fleeting respite.
10 February 2025, 08:00 AM
The purloined escape
This process of redefining the nation would require confronting the fragmented meanings that linger in the wake of Hasina’s influence.
24 January 2025, 14:10 PM
The timeless art of translation
Protecting translation is a commitment to fostering empathy, understanding, and creativity in a globalised yet divided world.
6 January 2025, 07:00 AM
Of Gulliver’s travels in America: A satire on the paradox of democracy
Gulliver observes government shutdowns—crises born of political posturing rather than necessity.
16 December 2024, 09:30 AM
Challenges abound for the interim government, but sound policymaking can help
With thoughtful policymaking and a commitment to leaving a credible legacy, this administration can transform a period of uncertainty into a moment of renewal.
30 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Philosophy’s role in bridging societal divides
Philosophy’s literary turn encourages relentless self-reflection, enabling it to navigate shifting social landscapes with agility and purpose.
21 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Bread before ballots and rice before reforms
The government must recognise that when push comes to shove, the conditions of existence precede any abstract promises of progress or growth.
19 November 2024, 02:00 AM
BNP’s unfolding strategic stance: Straddling the aftermath of a revolutionary ‘event’ and realpolitik
BNP's strategic choices in the wake of the July uprising reveal a tension between preserving continuity and embracing transformative potential.
6 November 2024, 05:00 AM
Between a rock and a hard place
Crony capitalism and the quest for reform in Bangladesh's governance
25 October 2024, 02:00 AM
July 2024 uprising: The lions need their own historians
It is inspiring to see Gen Z carving out its own pathway by taking concrete actions rather than resorting to empty rhetoric
27 August 2024, 09:04 AM
Of translation
The challenge of untranslatability is something that the translator has to contend with throughout the process of the enterprise.
18 February 2024, 03:11 AM
The question of translation
There is no denying the truism that translation historically served the best interest of the colonisers.
30 September 2023, 05:00 AM