Blowin’ in the Wind

Blowin’ in the Wind

Kafkaesque realities of traffic rule enforcement

The problem lies in the lack of clarity regarding the type of speed cameras installed and their operational status.

6d ago

Chaitra Sankranti: How do we detox our social body?

Gang culture, partisan politics, and hapless youth cannot be part of the algorithm needed for a Smart Bangladesh.

1w ago

Tax on private universities: Must we make education more costly?

This move seems to be a punishment for non-profit educational ventures that aim to enhance our higher education landscape.

2w ago

Dancing with Sycophancy

The spectacle raises some serious questions about the state of academic integrity and leadership.

3w ago

53 Years of Independence / The shadow lines of Bangladesh's birth

Our freedom struggle helped us identify both our allies and enemies

1m ago

Opinion / Hold on, let's talk about price hikes

Consumers hardly feel any sympathy for the downsizing that they have to experience due to price hikes. And all we get is haughtiness all around.

1m ago

Burning issues

We must heed the warning signs and take action before tragedy strikes once more.

1m ago

Voices in captivity

To justify the restrictions, governments run a fear factory.

2m ago

The life of insects

The death of the brothers is a stark reminder of our insignificant existence in the grand scheme of things.

10m ago

The water tank with many holes

The man eager to pay back his debt is becoming a rarity. Yet, he represents the hardworking, honest Bangladesh that can bring real change to the system.

10m ago

A fair warning against a foul conduct

The decision to restrict US visa services to Bangladeshi nationals who might be unlawfully and immorally involved in undermining the forthcoming electoral process has created a political maelstrom.

11m ago

A star for the night sky

This is a piece both on and not on Samaresh Majumdar.

11m ago

Tiptoeing through the minefield

Writing is becoming increasingly difficult as one has to tiptoe through a minefield, not knowing which topic may set off a trigger or become a bummer. It’s not nice to hear that we have the worst record of press freedom among South Asian countries, lower than Afghanistan.

12m ago

10 Things I Hate About Dhaka

I hate the way I don't hate you, not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.

1y ago

Before Trashing the Trash Culture…

The rejection of Hero Alom as a cultural entity hint at deep-seated social anxiety.

1y ago

For whom the titles toll

The debate that has erupted now involves the desire to de-sire colonial legacies.

1y ago

Do we need branches of foreign universities?

Let’s not turn our education into a commercial farce.

1y ago

Lives cheapened by negligence

The smart thing to do in a planned smart city is to routinely intervene and monitor.

1y ago
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