The plight of the Sudanese deserves our attention
Sudan needs assistance from the international community—and it needs it very quickly.
3 January 2024, 07:34 AM
Reversing the deficit of hope
Hope is not just an emotion, but a quantifiable driver of decision-making.
1 November 2023, 02:00 AM
The fiery call for freedom
Bangabandhu did not encourage a military conflict, nor did he push the country to the brink of war in his speech.
6 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Which path do we want to be on?
It is imperative to bring voters to conversations pertaining to the 2023 general elections.
11 January 2023, 18:53 PM
Why we need traditional media to survive
The role of independent media and journalism as bearers of the foundations of democratic systems, is slowly but surely diminishing.
26 October 2022, 07:35 AM
Bangladesh cricket is in shambles, and BCB must answer for it
The administration and management of Bangladesh cricket at the hands of BCB is symptomatic of an unprofessional sport management system.
18 September 2022, 16:00 PM
Transforming education beyond words and tokenism
Bangladesh is lagging behind its neighbours with smaller GDP sizes when it comes to education spending.
8 September 2022, 16:00 PM
Ambivalence towards road safety: How many deaths are too many deaths?
From what we see, read and experience, there is no accountability or oversight in the roads and highways sector.
18 August 2022, 14:00 PM
Cultivating a politically-diverse generation of leaders
It is time to ensure demographic and occupational diversity across our political system.
21 July 2022, 15:00 PM
Imran’s ignominious innings
The postcolonial legacy of the Indian subcontinent is closely intertwined with frequent constitutional aberrations of an unnecessarily theatrical nature, by
8 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Your freedom ends where mine begins
There is a comprehensive global perception that Canada is a nation where relative peace, justice, stability and the rule of law are institutionalised across public life; protests, riots, violence and divisiveness are associated with their southern neighbours.
18 February 2022, 18:00 PM
The life of an international graduate is that of constant learning
University life is referred to as a critical turning point in one’s life. In all certainty, and in my experience, it is perhaps more than that.
17 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Why is Trudeau taking Canada to the polls?
In a bid to secure a parliamentary majority and strengthen his position as Canada’s principal political architect, a confident Justin Trudeau is taking his
18 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Storytelling through food
Bengali cuisine in its most primitive form is perhaps a paradoxical phenomenon worthy of deeper socio-cultural research.
25 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Self-censorship and the media: Where are we heading?
Fuelled by draconian legal measures and administrative harassment against seasoned Prothom Alo correspondent Rozina Islam, the journalistic community is fuming at the humiliating and hasty actions of the health ministry—and by definition, frustrated at the supposed inaction of the government and the judiciary to address what in reality, is nothing less than an embarrassing move to stop a journalist from doing her professional duty.
29 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Reimagining public university admissions in Bangladesh
The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UNDP) recently recommended the graduation of Bangladesh from its Least Developed Country (LDC) status to that of a developing country by 2026.
18 March 2021, 18:00 PM
The case for a four-day workweek
Nordic countries have earned a reputation for experimenting, and in many cases succeeding, in taking their societies beyond traditional economic systems, thereby driving them towards being progressive welfare states.
27 January 2021, 18:00 PM
The 2020 Development Pathshala: Through the lens of BEACON
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) remains the prima facie directional narrative for our collective progression towards a more equitable economy—both at home and abroad.
28 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Enhancing financial literacy through inclusion and education
Financial literacy is defined as the ability to recognise and effectively use diversified financial skills, tools and services, especially with reference to personal banking management, investment strategies and budgeting.
23 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Niloufer Manzur – An Unparalleled Nation Builder
Mrs Manzur was a nation-builder in the truest sense of the word -- and this too while being surrounded by a plethora of notable personalities in her own family.
26 May 2020, 07:27 AM