BNP’s show of force on Dhaka’s Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change
The BNP, on Tuesday night, made a clear show of its lack of respect for the people whose support they hope will carry them into power, says the writer.
Azmin Azran
A slogan lost in translation
The writer asks: What made these students—otherwise proud citizens of an independent Bangladesh, and carrying the legacy of our independence struggle—utter such incendiary…
What makes Bangladesh the 15th least happy country in the world?
Overall, happiness across the world hasn't changed much in 2021-23 compared to 2006-2010. But in South Asia, happiness has fallen dramatically in recent times, according to the…
Can we rethink the city we want?
The ideas of "New Urbanism" – an urban design movement – promote cities that prioritise walkable neighbourhoods, human-scale design, and open public spaces.