Why Buet students are resisting student politics
The murder of Buet student Abrar Fahad in 2019 might be a singular incident, but it was the culture of torture and abuse built by politically active students that led students to…
Learning about effective education from Vietnam
However, the writer argues, officials should not wait for the contingent to bring home Vietnam’s lessons. They should ensure that money already set aside for the Department of…
Can inclusion be a synonym for tokenism?
Sometimes, the effort of organisations to be inclusive can be well-intentioned while still lacking in terms of effectiveness.
The link between climate change and financial systems
The writer says that it is found that banks situated in countries facing elevated climate risk demonstrate diminished levels of financial stability.
Challenges to the recognition of Bangladesh genocide
The writer says the 1971 genocide is still not widely recognised by major powers and global institutions, including the UN in general and the government of Pakistan in particular.
Censorship with impunity
The writer argues it is unacceptable that an entire social media platform that gives citizens a voice and access to information, be blocked right after elections when credible…
Animal rights as humanity’s test
The Philippines has been an abject failure, in light of its culture of animal cruelty that extends not only to endangered wildlife but domesticated animals like livestock, strays,…
Why the proposal to tax social events is ridiculous
The writer suggests a more effective approach would be to incentivise event management companies' registration and tax filing.
US and China views on ‘democracy’ are different
The writer says that no matter how big and worrying these differences are, we should not ignore the fact that the most valuable aspect of democracy is diversity and the right to…
Must we wait for an artiste to pass away to give them their due respect?
As Bangladesh's most loved artiste, Rabindra Sangeet legend Sadi Mohammad, died by suicide on March 13, two discussions on this untimely death have resurfaced – clasps of…