Preeti Urang: A child worker’s death
There should be protests, and a strong stance should be taken against such incidents
How BCL became an untouchable entity at JU
It's truly a mutually beneficial relationship, with BCL protecting the JU administration as and when needed.
New curriculum is detached from reality
It is surprising how the government has reacted, as this could have been an opportunity for them to use stakeholders' inputs and improve the curriculum further
Bangladesh's election formality is over. What’s next?
The only escape from this dire situation lies within ourselves, particularly the youth.
Nothing is normal if we don’t have our rights
To put an end to rampant authoritarianism, we have to have our rights.
Is a minimum wage offer of Tk 12,500 even logical?
It is shocking that the wage board sees it fit to approve such a meagre amount for minimum wage for RMG workers, which is a quarter of what they need just to stay above the poverty line.
A fair election is the cornerstone of democracy
It is disheartening that none of the country's ruling party leaders have so far demonstrated the courage to face the people with a credible electoral process.
September 8, 2023
A gas export deal won't ensure energy security for us
Paradoxically, as the government of Bangladesh celebrates this day now, it appears to be pursuing policies that counter the original purpose.
August 1, 2023
Amid inflation, pre-elections, and dengue, Bangladesh is in a fix
All this means that the people will not see an end to their financial woes anytime soon.
April 3, 2023
Spare our rivers from certain death
The condition our rivers are in right now is a threat to our existence.
April 2, 2023
Our reality versus government's narrative
Why is there so much difference between the reality of common people and that which the government wants to see or project?
March 26, 2023
Have we been able to establish a state different from Pakistan?
Through the Liberation War of 1971, the people of this region wanted to establish a state that would not be built in the model of Pakistan. Fifty-two years later, can we say we have achieved that goal?
March 26, 2023
The unfinished fight for people’s freedom
Bangladesh was supposed to be a country run by its people, but we are dangerously moving towards a country being run by a coterie.
March 22, 2023
Destructive ‘development’ efforts by Water Development Board
Our rivers are being attacked one after another. India's dams, river connectivity plans, and various projects undertaken within the country, encroachment and pollution are all taking our rivers closer to extinction.
February 21, 2023
Whatever happened to Bangla being our state language?
There is no usage of Bangla by the state, and it is being pushed to the periphery.
February 15, 2023
What 50 years of World Bank partnership meant for us
How much good did the World Bank do in our country?
January 3, 2023
2022: The year the rich won, and the public lost
The rise in the prices of goods has led to many people suffering from a silent famine.
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