June 22, 2016
The message in a bottle
The call of 100,000 alems, to denounce terrorism, is important on many counts, and its significance is manifold. It is interesting to
June 8, 2016
She was a model
Media trial is a nasty business, and women are its worst victim. Thus, a woman caught with the cough syrup Phensedyl can be reported as 'Phensi Queen' or a girl in possession of methamphetamine tablets will be called 'Yaba Princess'.
March 29, 2016
#Revolution Made in Facebook
September 15, 2015. Hundreds and thousands of private university students took to the streets of the capital to press home their
December 10, 2015
Reclaiming the streets of Dhaka
A good beginning lies in setting up examples, precedents that will help the violators of the law to know that one will be punished regardless of how influential s/he may be.
November 6, 2015
SAVING FOOTBALL
Amidst the political uncertainty and apparent “terrorist attacks” that have given Bangladesh some bad press, prompting two foreign cricket teams...
September 17, 2015
#NoVatOnEducation
In the last decade a major change has taken place in our tertiary education. Gone are the days when only students from the upper class background - English Medium to be precise - would go to private universities in Dhaka, which now have pupils from faraway districts
August 13, 2015
SAVING THE DAY
The BNP's latest stance brings about a pleasant break. If the party really accepts the idea of a 'neutral' caretaker government, instead of its original demand—a non-party caretaker government—it means that the party has accepted the changed political atmosphere and has learned to concede some ground to gain more.
July 23, 2015
WHAT KHALEDA DID
The BNP's future, like that of its junior partner Jamaat-e-Islami, lies in reform.
July 9, 2015
For your votes only
Bangladesh along with some of its South and Southeast Asian neighbours presently stands at a crossroads.
June 25, 2015
A requiem for football
Nationwide inter-school football tournaments should be held on a regular basis, age group divisional leagues can also be introduced.