On the occasion of Zia’s 44th martyrdom anniversary, I express my hope that everyone involved will engage in long, dispassionate, and objective research on Zia’s role during the Liberation War.
What happens when history is turned into an instrument not of understanding, but of coercion, sanctification, and political legitimacy? Across continents and ideologies, regimes and ruling parties have wielded history not just to remember, but to silence, not to teach, but to control.
The only meaningful item remaining on the reform agenda is whether an Upper House should be based on PR or not. Everything else can be sorted out without difficulty. We are closer to consensus than you think.
Soon we will no longer be able to rely on Prof Yunus's global reputation to smooth things over with allies and adversaries alike. It is time for Bangladesh to invest in its diplomatic capacity. The future belongs to those who can skillfully maneuver on the world stage.
Edtech and e-learning are not a silver bullet. They are just one piece of a complex and many-layered puzzle that we need to solve to deliver education to the masses.
The Kaladan Corridor is India's supposed masterstroke to protect its interests on its eastern flank. Unfortunately for them, there's many slip twixt cup and lip
How and why Bangladesh is both heir to a heritage and potential unique in the region. It is our time now
An appeal to fellow 40-plus folks to wake up from selfish slumber and join our kids
Three months on from the onset of the Monsoon Revolution, time to reset expectations about politics, and remain hopeful
