Afia Ibnat
Why Upper House PR makes sense in today’s political climate
10 October 2025
A mixed system gives the opposition a tangible stake in lawmaking and reduces the urge to topple governments from the streets.
10 October 2025
India needs to pursue equal partnership with Bangladesh
28 August 2024
If Bangladesh and India are to forge a more equitable friendship, three existing bilateral issues need to be addressed.
28 August 2024
Opinion / Iran’s attacks on Israel: Bark, not bite
15 April 2024
If Iran had truly intended to cause serious damage, then it would have done so.
15 April 2024
Consistently inconsistent: The US’ credibility hangs in the balance
28 March 2024
Washington touts human rights, democracy, and peace, but only if achieving these doesn’t clash with its main priorities: economics and security.
28 March 2024
Before you leave home for studying abroad
19 May 2022
Things to do to ease this massive transition.
19 May 2022
Let’s control our consumption this Eid
27 April 2022
We've branded Eid as a capitalist fever dream.
27 April 2022
We are not “like a family” at work
20 April 2022
The line between professional and personal lives can get blurry
20 April 2022
How language minimises the impact of women’s communication
6 April 2022
You will find an obvious difference that speaks volumes.
6 April 2022
Why “fake it till you make it” works
Tricking yourself into thinking you can do the things you set your heart out to do.
30 March 2022