Shamsad Mortuza

Those of us who thought the sickness trail of the pandemic was over have a rude awakening. The world is getting sicker by the day.

Prolonging the stay of an employee in service impedes fresh graduates from joining the workforce.

The death of the brothers is a stark reminder of our insignificant existence in the grand scheme of things.

The man eager to pay back his debt is becoming a rarity. Yet, he represents the hardworking, honest Bangladesh that can bring real change to the system.

The decision to restrict US visa services to Bangladeshi nationals who might be unlawfully and immorally involved in undermining the forthcoming electoral process has created a political maelstrom.

Victims of a natural disaster can develop PTSD not only through the degree of physical injury they suffer, but also through the immediate risks they face.

The breadcrumbs of the appointment of the chief heat officer (CHO) by the DNCC led me to the Arsht-Rock site and its resilience-in-action initiative. The foundation has estimated that “by 2050, heatwaves will affect more than 3.5 billion people worldwide – half of them living in urban centres—affecting human lives and livelihoods.”

Writing is becoming increasingly difficult as one has to tiptoe through a minefield, not knowing which topic may set off a trigger or become a bummer. It’s not nice to hear that we have the worst record of press freedom among South Asian countries, lower than Afghanistan.

I hate the way I don't hate you, not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.

The rejection of Hero Alom as a cultural entity hint at deep-seated social anxiety.

The debate that has erupted now involves the desire to de-sire colonial legacies.

Let’s not turn our education into a commercial farce.

The smart thing to do in a planned smart city is to routinely intervene and monitor.

How do we address the silent famine that is looming large?

What are the factors that contribute to the marginalisation of the academic degree of a language in its own country?

Censorship at a public university curtails our right to be exposed to and enriched by art.

The series of earthquakes is a grim reminder that we should never let our guard down against nature.

The newly introduced textbooks for Grades 1, 6 and 7, prepared by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), have created quite a stir.

The pressure to write more, become more visible, master more, and claim mastery over issues beyond one’s discipline or format can make one seek shortcuts.

Is it possible for art to be an ally in promoting the climate conversation?