CSA v cybersecurity laws of other countries

Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.
29 August 2023

Should the BRICS exclusion disappoint Bangladesh?

Bangladesh’s interest in BRICS arises from various factors.
29 August 2023

When public servants get punished for doing their job

Punishing two officials for fulfilling their duty is deeply concerning. The report provided an accurate picture of the energy and electricity sector, which apparently goes against the views of the current regime.
28 August 2023

Let’s stake our claim to outer space

Though the Outer Space Treaty specifies space as a global common resource, it does not mean that the space is public property.
28 August 2023

Non-performing loans: Are we aware of the real picture?

It is necessary to get an appropriate estimate of NPLs so that the actual performance of the banking sector can be understood.
28 August 2023

US credit rating downgrade: Is all the commotion justified?

The significance of the US debt in the global economy is crucial, as it frequently serves as a benchmark for returns on stocks and other bonds.
28 August 2023

A glimmer of hope for gender justice

Throughout this booklet, which is primarily meant to be read by lawyers and judges, India's apex court has provided an exhaustive list of stereotype-promoting language that should be replaced by alternative language.
27 August 2023

Israel’s moment of reckoning is long overdue

For decades, Israel has tried to manage the conflict, only to be managed by it.
27 August 2023

Of river erosion and the people it displaces

Displacement due to river erosion is an entirely different story.
27 August 2023

Did the Wagner drama expose Putin’s weakness?

The fact that such a high-profile political challenger was thrown off the scene reflects the unbound nature of political options that Putin still has.
27 August 2023

Rising sea levels and the lessons to learn

A thorough and strategic approach is required to defend against the recurrent floods and climatic disasters Bangladesh faces.
27 August 2023

From DSA to CSA: The same two bottles of agony

The state must protect freedom, human dignity, and reputation without compromising individual rights.
26 August 2023

Living a feminist killjoy life

The way we perceive the word “emotion” through the gendered lens contributes to systematic oppression because it dismisses those who fall under the umbrella of the emotional radar and it is easier to silence their voices as emotional beings because they are often, according to the patriarchal society, deemed as unstable, illogical, or disoriented.
26 August 2023

Why do students want to leave Bangladesh?

How do we deal with this growing trend where not only our young ones, but also our hard-earned money is going abroad?
26 August 2023

Why Western approaches can't prevent river erosion in Bangladesh

It is because the physical nature of rivers in Bangladesh are different from that of the rivers in Western countries.
26 August 2023

What does the new Covid spike mean for Bangladesh?

As of now, the country has lost 29,476 lives to the pandemic, and experienced more than two million infections. Of course, after the highest number of deaths in June and August of 2021, daily deaths and infections have steadily declined. Despite that, there have been reports of deaths due to Covid throughout 2022 and 2023.
25 August 2023

No more aid and no real solutions

Despite the international recognition, the global outpouring of support (at the time), and the crisis in Myanmar that has now escalated into civil war – the world seems to have moved on.
25 August 2023

Why we need personal boundaries

Most people feel an unspoken need to belong to a certain group, usually one in which you believe you do not belong.
25 August 2023

My life in the Rohingya camp

Six years ago, there was no option for 12-year-old Moshowraf but to escape Myanmar to survive.
24 August 2023

Owners win, workers lose

It is a shame that the wage board completely failed in framing and presenting acceptable recommendations on the tea workers’ wage structure.
24 August 2023