Gender violence and Bangladesh's future
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains prevalent and significant in Bangladesh, deeply rooted in our patriarchal norms, despite notable progress in overall economic and political participation over the decades since our liberation.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
The unfinished revolution for women's political rights
Post-uprising women were expected to play central role in policymaking, which did not happen.
23 October 2025, 04:00 AM
23 October 2025, 04:00 AM
A non-inclusive July Charter will be a betrayal
If the charter turns out to be a document that serves only the majority and the powerful, and if it is imposed upon the rest, it will be a huge disappointment.
27 August 2025, 07:00 AM
27 August 2025, 07:00 AM
International Women's Day / Have those in power failed Bangladesh's women?
Female leadership hasn’t dismantled patriarchy or ensured women’s rights.
8 March 2025, 05:00 AM
8 March 2025, 05:00 AM
'A truly democratic society must not suppress differing opinions'
Samina Luthfa talks about the interim government's performance 6 months after it took office.
9 February 2025, 02:00 AM
9 February 2025, 02:00 AM
A federative university is needed to solve the 7-college issue
While this "unhappy marriage" has placed undue stress on all involved, the complexities of creating new universities necessitate careful consideration of various factors.
30 January 2025, 03:00 AM
30 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Rethinking the Role of Intellectuals
The role of intellectuals in society has been extensively examined from both western and southern experiences, often categorising them based on their application of knowledge.
13 December 2024, 18:00 PM
13 December 2024, 18:00 PM
When art and politics collide
Dr Samina Luthfa, associate professor at the Department of Sociology in Dhaka University, talks about the recent controversy surrounding Shilpakala Academy and the theatre scene in Bangladesh with Monorom Polok of The Daily Star.
15 November 2024, 07:47 AM
15 November 2024, 07:47 AM
Students and faculty need more say in universities
To make universities more autonomous, rules and regulations must be revised so that sectarian and partisan politics are not allowed to take over. This applies first to teachers and then to students. Teachers and students need to be aware of the importance of democratic practices, but this does not mean they should be used for political purposes. Universities must focus on the smooth functioning of education and the betterment of the country, rather than serving as a platform for political parties.
10 October 2024, 12:08 PM
Universities and the government have failed the students
The responsibility for this bloodshed cannot be avoided by either the government or the university authorities.
18 July 2024, 10:50 AM
Youth depression is a symptom of broader societal malaise
The youth, usually part of families, find themselves disproportionately affected by the rising tide of depression.
20 December 2023, 02:00 AM
Framing the injustices against RMG workers in Bangladesh
On April 24, 2013, the collapse of Rana Plaza—a building that housed seven garment factories in Savar—killed at least 1,176 people.
3 October 2019, 18:00 PM