Pakistan bats for Imran Khan
Khan's clout originates from a general belief that he can do no wrong while representing Pakistan.
2m ago
The plight of the Sudanese deserves our attention
Sudan needs assistance from the international community—and it needs it very quickly.
3m ago
Reversing the deficit of hope
Hope is not just an emotion, but a quantifiable driver of decision-making.
5m ago
The fiery call for freedom
Bangabandhu did not encourage a military conflict, nor did he push the country to the brink of war in his speech.
1y ago
Which path do we want to be on?
It is imperative to bring voters to conversations pertaining to the 2023 general elections.
1y ago
Why we need traditional media to survive
The role of independent media and journalism as bearers of the foundations of democratic systems, is slowly but surely diminishing.
1y ago
Bangladesh cricket is in shambles, and BCB must answer for it
The administration and management of Bangladesh cricket at the hands of BCB is symptomatic of an unprofessional sport management system.
1y ago
Transforming education beyond words and tokenism
Bangladesh is lagging behind its neighbours with smaller GDP sizes when it comes to education spending.
1y ago
May 26, 2020
Niloufer Manzur – An Unparalleled Nation Builder
Mrs Manzur was a nation-builder in the truest sense of the word -- and this too while being surrounded by a plethora of notable personalities in her own family.
May 6, 2020
Mobilising the spirit of Ramadan in the fight against Covid-19
From a religious perspective, Ramadan has always been a time of self-reflection, restraint and altruism—and given the struggles being faced by daily wage earners and, in reality, a majority of Bangladeshis today, we have a unique opportunity to invest in our faith to collectively tackle the challenges posed by Covid-19.
February 7, 2020
Disengaged voters in a declining democracy
As Bangladesh celebrates the centennial birth anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman via the commemoration of 2020-2021 as the “Mujib Year”, it is important if not necessary for citizens to reflect on the symbolic achievements of Bangabandhu, in addition to partaking in celebratory events throughout the year.
January 29, 2020
The dominance of business elites in the political economy
The term “neopatrimonialism” is defined by political scientist Christopher Clapham as a system in which “relationships of a broadly patrimonial type pervade a political and administrative system, which is formally constructed on rational-legal lines”.
November 5, 2019
Reasons behind Trudeau’s slim victory
A second term in office awaits the incumbent Canadian prime minister, as the centre-left Liberal Party managed to secure enough parliamentary seats to ensure that a
September 24, 2019
A story less told: Bangladesh’s success in green RMG production
Earlier this month, Made in Bangladesh, a film that brings to light the predicament of workers in Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) industry, was screened amidst much anticipation at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film features a
June 12, 2019
Cricket World Cup and a policy of exclusivity
Since the commencement of the tournament in 1975, the one-day international World Cup has traditionally been the flagship event of the International Cricket Council (ICC) whilst both the Test and T20 formats of the game have their own unique features.
April 25, 2019
Turning a blind eye?
Nusrat Jahan Rafi’s murder is a gruesome tale of the systematic violation of basic fundamental rights of children and, particularly, young girls in Bangladesh.
April 13, 2019
'It was the community which made history'
In June 2018, at the age of 29, Doly Begum became the first member of the Bangladeshi expatriate community in Canada to be elected
January 31, 2019
Why criminal justice reform is a must
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has recently directed prison authorities to engage inmates in commercial production as a means of rehabilitation; her words were echoed by Iqbal Hasan, an additional Inspector General of prisons,
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