A cautionary tale of political transformation in Bangladesh

Beyond the constitutionally recognised political parties, there exists an invisible yet influential force in society: the “Comfort Party.”

Why our industrial future depends on women

The July uprising of 2024 paved the way for reimagining Bangladesh’s economic future.

Rabindranath, protest, and contested legacies

Anyone familiar with Bangladesh and its culture knows how important his poems and songs are in celebrating our heritage.

A cautionary tale of political transformation in Bangladesh

Beyond the constitutionally recognised political parties, there exists an invisible yet influential force in society: the “Comfort Party.”

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Why our industrial future depends on women

The July uprising of 2024 paved the way for reimagining Bangladesh’s economic future.

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The need for smart election observation

The return of multi-party democracy would be the first step necessary to reset Bangladesh’s embittered political culture.

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Takeaways from Bangladesh’s latest human development indicators

HDI discussion in Bangladesh should focus on some fundamental issues with policy implications.

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Bangladesh's export dilemma post-transshipment ban

Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), talks with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star about India’s decision to revoke transshipment facility for Bangladesh and its implications.

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Chainsaws at dawn: The assassination of a Banyan tree

For two centuries, the banyan tree had stood sentinel over Madaripur’s crossroads, its aerial roots cascading like the beard of a Sufi saint.

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You have made me endless...

Thank you, Gurudev, for making the finite journey of my life an infinite experience!

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Voter education: The missing link in government’s democratic reform

It is a social contract between the citizen and the state.

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The silent emergency: Politicisation of our healthcare sector

The erosion of trust in doctors is creating crisis for the healthcare sector.

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Rabindranath, protest, and contested legacies

Anyone familiar with Bangladesh and its culture knows how important his poems and songs are in celebrating our heritage.

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