The government must focus on urgent issues
To prevent a return to authoritarianism or fascism, strengthening democratic processes is crucial.
1w ago
Teachers' empowerment can do wonders for education in Bangladesh
Education must be made enjoyable, accessible, and equitable for students, and for that teachers must have a quality life with dignity.
1m ago
The roadmap for energy sector must be changed
Govt must move away from import-loan-foreign company-dependent projects and adopt a cheaper, environment-friendly, and sustainable roadmap
1m ago
What the interim government needs to do urgently
After 15 years of autocratic rule and authoritarian economic policymaking, the time has come for significant societal reform
2m ago
The opportunity to reform Bangladesh must not be wasted
We Bangladeshis have a special strength, which enables us to form mass uprisings and put up resistance.
3m ago
The government must stop harassing the youth
The government showed us how to take a solvable problem and make it complicated
3m ago
Govt has completely failed to understand the youth
What is happening in Bangladesh right now is truly unfathomable.
3m ago
Quota reform resurgence: Stop violence against students
The government is complicating and antagonising a solvable proposition by ordinary citizens
3m ago
May 10, 2024
IMF prescription to raise energy prices is anti-people, illogical
The IMF prescription for the public means increased gas, electricity and transport prices, and so on.
February 17, 2024
Preeti Urang: A child worker’s death
There should be protests, and a strong stance should be taken against such incidents
February 9, 2024
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.
January 24, 2024
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
January 8, 2024
Bangladesh's election formality is over. What’s next?
The only escape from this dire situation lies within ourselves, particularly the youth.
January 3, 2024
Nothing is normal if we don’t have our rights
To put an end to rampant authoritarianism, we have to have our rights.
December 15, 2023
Is there a Left left in Bangladesh?
The left's agenda is global, not just national.
November 23, 2023
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.
November 17, 2023
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.
November 4, 2023
Is democracy on its deathbed again?
The relationship between citizens and the nation-state is being irreparably damaged.
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