A gripping portrayal of one of Greek mythology’s most strong-willed women

We witness her ferocities that are little associated with the common understanding of a “just” ruler. We see her as a loving mother, while also finding the fallibilities of motherhood flawlessly seamed into the storytelling.
12 May 2023

Messi’s 'transfer' and the speculation machine

Lionel Messi’s future destination may be making headlines all around the globe, but the latest transfer saga in the world of football has followed the same half-baked pattern of transfer sagas in the past.
12 May 2023

The passing of a self-professed accidental economist

That legacy has produced a bevy of outstanding economists over the past three decades. He lived a full life, steering through extraordinary times while leaving a chequered professional career behind. Yet, he once professed he was only an economist by accident.
12 May 2023

A new frontier for regional cooperation

This confluence of two mighty oceans connected by the Straits of Malacca has become the most happening region in the world in the 21st century.
12 May 2023

The Zahangir model of navigating elections

Zahangir’s mother, who has never been in politics, is contesting for the mayoral post.
11 May 2023

Forget the coronation, let’s talk about colonialism

Will the new king finally apologise for the atrocities committed in the name of the crown?
11 May 2023

No respite from the slow-motion US-China collision

The run-up to the US presidential election, together with China’s suspicion that the US is trying to contain its economic growth, will impede efforts to build trust and de-escalate tensions between the two countries.
11 May 2023

The Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh in the Indo-Pacific region

The Bay of Bengal countries have the potential to form a cohesive community that fosters economic cooperation, promotes peaceful connectivity, and addresses common challenges, charting a path towards prosperity and security for the region and beyond.
11 May 2023

Is an election like the UK's possible in Bangladesh?

Promising elections similar to the UK is hardly enough to allay the concerns about the future of our democracy.
11 May 2023

When BookTok amplifies diversity, who controls the narrative?

When certain types of books are consistently marketed and sold more than others, it can result in a lack of diversity in the types of stories and perspectives that are being shared
11 May 2023

Bangladesh doesn’t need new pilot projects to tackle climate change

Bangladesh has all the data needed to take the programmatic approach to tackle climate change.
10 May 2023

Imran’s arrest is all about fear and intimidation

It appears that the current government might seek to remove Imran Khan from the political scene.
10 May 2023

Removing Imran Khan from the picture solves nothing

The breakout of fresh hostilities between the PTI and the state means any hopes of a negotiated breakthrough in the ongoing political stalemate can be put to rest.
10 May 2023

Cox’s Bazar: Buried in waste

Cox’s Bazar is already ecologically vulnerable, especially in the aftermath of the clearing of more than 8,000 acers of reserved forest land to accommodate and provide for the Rohingya refugees.
10 May 2023

What’s our priority in the Indo-Pacific Outlook?

A primary analysis of the outlook confirms the various speculations that Bangladesh would not be tilting West and would remain adamant about its foreign policy ideal of non-alignment.
9 May 2023

Displacement, Triple Nexus, and sustainable peace

Competition between the host and refugee communities over scarce resources breeds resentment.
9 May 2023

Can Bangladesh become a regional industrial hub with Japan’s help?

Japan has critical interest in the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Bangladesh, given that around 80 percent of its total trade volume passes through the ocean.
9 May 2023

Building Europe as a strong global partner

Every May 9, Europe Day is celebrated around the world.
9 May 2023

Is a policy directive enough to stop school bullying?

This isn't the first time that regulations and directives have been issued by education authorities regarding bullying. The question is if and how the new directive can make a difference.
8 May 2023

How to curb thalassemia in Bangladesh

Many thalassemia patients are transfusion-dependent for life, starting from the age of six months.
8 May 2023