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Shamsad Mortuza

BLOWIN' IN THE WIND

Dr Shamsad Mortuza is a professor of English at Dhaka University, and former pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).

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The birth pang of a university

DCU must move beyond colonial-era templates for public universities.
29 November 2025, 02:00 AM
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Our winter is fading, but the world remains indifferent

Climate scientists warn of a time when winter will vanish from our season cycle by 2100.
22 November 2025, 03:00 AM
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The China pivot for our students deserves a deeper look

The rise of international students in China tells a lot about the changing educational landscape.
15 November 2025, 05:00 AM
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Dhaka University’s clean-up paradox

At the heart of the capital stands the University of Dhaka, a place that often evokes the nation’s consciousness and shapes its identity.
8 November 2025, 02:00 AM
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The de-escalation deficit in our campuses

Our campuses are becoming increasingly unrestful, with a decline in civic patience and a growing culture of direct action.
1 November 2025, 04:00 AM
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‘Sir, I am a teacher’: The paradox in the cry

The moment, when a teacher addressed a police constable as “Sir,” symbolised not only the pay disparity but also the erosion of teachers’ dignity.
25 October 2025, 03:00 AM
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The weight of a green passport

Migration is a natural human propensity; controlling it is a logical consequence.
18 October 2025, 03:00 AM
Impact of pollution on children in Bangladesh

A silent genocide by pollution

It is high time we included child health as a measurable indicator in every development project, including the impact of pollution.
4 October 2025, 03:00 AM
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We cannot let violence silence our daughters

What is perhaps more insidious than the acts themselves is the language that now surrounds them. The lexicon of liberation has deliberately opted for expletives.
5 July 2025, 04:00 AM
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Understanding the university ranking mismatch

We need to change our mindset and up our game to improve our universities’ standing.
21 June 2025, 04:00 AM
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When leisure turns lethal

The alarming number of deaths gives Cox’s Bazar bad press.
14 June 2025, 04:00 AM
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Rising crime, institutional failure, and the bystander effect

The collective numbness contradicts the spirit with which the masses stormed the streets in July last year.
31 May 2025, 06:33 AM
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In search of a vice-chancellor

Central to the formation of the panel is the objective of minimising political interference in the selection of top university managers.
24 May 2025, 03:00 AM
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JnU crisis exposes the rot in our higher education system

Central to the JnU crisis is a list of broken promises.
17 May 2025, 05:00 AM
Air pollution in Dhaka

We need more than air purifiers to clean up Dhaka’s air

It’s easy to dismiss Dhaka as an unliveable city. The challenge is to replace that tantrum with the determination to make the city better.
10 May 2025, 02:00 AM
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The crisis of a fossilised education system

It will be a crime to miss the post-uprising zeitgeist and not to overhaul our educational sector.
3 May 2025, 05:59 AM
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KUET protests and the evolving student-university relations

KUET has exposed systemic weakness in conflict resolution.
26 April 2025, 02:00 AM
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The sorry state of our green passports

Bangladeshi passports are ranked among the weakest in the world.
19 April 2025, 04:06 AM
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Homecoming with a purpose

The challenge for us is to retain quality in a system with resistance.
12 April 2025, 07:00 AM
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The pervasive curse of toxic masculinity

The real issue here is power and control over women’s bodies and space.
5 April 2025, 05:00 AM
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Eid in a time of uncertainty and change

To bring back confidence, the rule of law must be established.
29 March 2025, 03:00 AM
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Building a future for Bangladeshi football

To make the imported inspiration sustainable, we need to create an ecosystem for our players.
22 March 2025, 05:00 AM
UN chief visit impact on Rohingya crisis

Will the UN chief’s visit put the focus back on the Rohingya issue?

The Rohingya refugees in the Cox’s Bazar camps are about to face a situation worse than they have been enduring.
15 March 2025, 04:12 AM
Healthcare system in Bangladesh

Why Bangladeshis flee for medical treatment, and how to stop it

In 2023, there was a 48 percent spike in the number of outgoing Bangladeshi patients compared to the previous year.
8 March 2025, 02:00 AM
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National Citizen Party: The new kids on the political block

The new kids on the political block have a name: the National Citizen Party (NCP)
1 March 2025, 02:10 AM
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The many faces of gender-based violence and herd mentality

The announcement of the Bangla Academy Prize without a female nominee continued the trend.
8 February 2025, 04:00 AM
Hunger strike at Titumir College

Why the seven colleges want out of Dhaka University

The demand of the students of seven colleges reflect a strong desire for autonomy and better academic conditions.
1 February 2025, 02:00 AM
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Indigenous debate: A nation’s heart beats in every leaf

The factual words of reports often fail to capture the inward, private world of the “minority.”
25 January 2025, 05:00 AM

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