December 28, 2017
The power paradox
The Machiavellian thesis that power is about force, intimidation and violence no longer passes muster. Instead, through social practices that promote the interests of others such as empathy, equality, collaboration, open mindedness and generosity, we acquire power.
December 5, 2017
Taking activism beyond social media
As the world marks the centenary of the October Revolution, it is apt to study online movements and their offline results. The day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, an estimated 3.5 million people in cities around the US...
November 10, 2017
Diversity is strength
By making the workplace more diverse, an organisation can encourage employees to watch their own potential biases—fixed ways of thinking that can hinder their ability to see important facts and even lead them to make mistakes in decision-making processes.
September 17, 2017
Dwijen Sharma: Sunshine on his shoulders
In the tranquil landscape and in the distant line of the horizon, he beheld something as beautiful as his own nature. In the wilderness, he found something more dear and innate than in cities or villages. The greatest delight the trees and woods showed him was the suggestion of an occult relation between him and nature.
July 12, 2017
Omar Khadr, Canada and the rule of law
Most of us say “I'm sorry” many times a day for a host of trivial affronts—accidentally bumping into someone or sneezing during a business meeting. These apologies are easy and usually readily accepted. Apologies needed to right wrongful words, acts or inactions, on the other hand, are harder to come by. Similarly, when it comes to nations saying the S word, examples are in short supply.
February 23, 2017
The 'Bangladesh paradox'
Despite the so-called bad governance, how has the economy of Bangladesh been growing at rates higher than those of most South Asian countries?
February 18, 2017
The science fiction about women
I am at a chemistry lab at Dhaka University where no girl is crying or talking about love. With a steely resolve and
February 18, 2017
WOMEN IN SCIENCE: Is Bangladesh ahead of the West?
If you are worried about the dearth of women in science in Bangladesh, think again. There are more girls studying science than you
February 13, 2017
Tourism gone wild
Despite all these constraints—inadequate and poor quality public transports, extended travel time, high-priced but low quality accommodation, lack of recreational facilities—the number of domestic tourists has gone up significantly over the years.
February 11, 2017
Opinion: How to kill tourism
It is extremely sad that the natural forest of Jaflong is disappearing fast due to dumping of stone illegally excavated from the Dawki and Sari rivers by a group of unscrupulous traders. As a result, tourism in this scenic hill station, home to subtropical mountains, rainforests, tea gardens and the Khasia ethnic group is on the decline. This is a classic example of how mismanagement, lack of a strategy and enforcement of law are killing the tourism sector in Bangladesh.