Column by Mahfuz Anam: End of intellectual freedom on US campuses?
The passage of Antisemitism Awareness Act is the most direct attack on the principles and values of the First Amendment in the US.
Opinion / Why the hush-hush about MPs’ perks and privileges?
The accused in this case, against whom the opposition chief whip sought the speaker’s intervention, is none other than the populist lawyer Syed Sayedul Haque Suman.
Digital journalism has not been kind to rural journalists
As the mainstream media adapts to the demands of digital age, the ugly sides of digital journalism continue to emerge.
Why student evaluation in the new curriculum is most challenging
The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has proposed a new evaluation method for secondary and higher secondary students that will require students to sit for five hours of testing for each subject: four hours of “practical” group work and an hour of “theoretical” written test. Three s
Why would anyone want to become a teacher?
Teaching is one of the noblest things a person can choose to do with their life. But sadly, that’s not the narrative that exists today.
How the FY2025 budget can address our economic challenges
The upcoming budget should adopt a balanced approach to address economic slowdown and inflationary pressure.
How concerned should we be about food insecurity?
The persistent high inflationary pressures in Bangladesh over the last two years have heightened concerns regarding the erosion of food security among a large section of the population.
Bangladesh must shift focus from population control to population management
Concerns are rising as projections indicate that Bangladesh may lose certain advantages related to its population.
Is a PhD degree for prestige alone?
The number of PhD holders is on the rise, but the quality and intensity of research and knowledge production are not.
The fight against child marriage needs a new narrative
The latest official data paints an alarming picture of 41.6 percent of girls married under 18 and 8.2 percent married under the lower age of 15.
EU supply chain law is both a threat and an opportunity
How will it impact Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers?
There is a reason why daily news has become so depressing
Isn't there any good news? Of course, there is. But good news doesn't make headlines.
Might Modi Lose?
As India’s general election enters its second month, most conventional expectations have already been upended.
