Are we trying to get ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’?

The euphoria of August 5, and the momentous days leading up to it, especially since July 15, are now being overshadowed by a cloud of uncertainty.
25 October 2024

The dangers of commodifying higher education

Insight is not something that can be gained merely through technical proficiency or the mastery of research methods.
25 October 2024

Between a rock and a hard place

Crony capitalism and the quest for reform in Bangladesh's governance
25 October 2024

Climate Apartheid and Bangladesh

The World Risk Index 2023 has ranked Bangladesh ninth worldwide for climate disaster risk, stating it is set to lose 30 percent of its arable by 2050.
24 October 2024

Balancing diplomacy, reform and competitiveness

The core competitiveness of Bangladesh is tied to our culture.
24 October 2024

The United Nations needs reforms

Financial contributions to the UN by big and powerful developing countries like China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and the oil-rich countries of the Middle East must increase so that the developing world has a solid voice.
24 October 2024

We need diverse expertise in the health reform committee

The formation of the health reform committee raises concerns due to the overrepresentation of individuals from a specific discipline.
24 October 2024

Reforms require unity among our politicians

Bangladesh’s political standards are now at their lowest point, with integrity in governance and honesty in leadership almost non-existent.
24 October 2024

How misinformation threatens our democracy

Democracy relies on the principles of informed citizen participation, transparency, and accountability.
23 October 2024

A blueprint for public sector reforms

The overarching goal should be to create a public administration that can meet the evolving needs of the citizens and contribute to their socio-economic development.
23 October 2024

Battery-powered rickshaw is the way forward

It is essential to bring the entire rickshaw industry under government administration.
23 October 2024

High tax expenditure: A paradox in Bangladesh’s tax system

Bangladesh has an unusually high tax expenditure to GDP ratio despite having low revenue generation through direct tax.
23 October 2024

Should we consider moving to a presidential system?

A presidential system would allow any individual, irrespective of party affiliation, to run directly for the highest office, breaking the monopoly of legacy politics and creating space for new leadership and innovation.
23 October 2024

Can Dr Yunus’s vision for youth leadership deliver change?

In reality, except for two student advisers in the interim government, the rest are older individuals.
22 October 2024

Bangladesh’s quest for a corruption-free tomorrow

Corruption manifests in various forms—such as bribery, favouritism, and embezzlement—and is experienced firsthand by ordinary citizens, entrepreneurs and investors.
22 October 2024

Compensation mechanism for road crashes still unclear

The act mentions a trust fund for victims, but it took four years after its passing for the fund to be set up.
22 October 2024

System reforms needed to deal with transport crisis

The core problem lies in the fragmented ownership of public transport.
22 October 2024

Doris Lessing’s message of hope for anti-Zionist protesters

Her message rings true for young anti-Zionist protesters who have been assaulted, arrested and subjected to smear campaigns for advocating for Palestinians.
22 October 2024

We need decent working hours to give better service

Working for long hours without rest and sleep can, of course, increase the risk of accidents.
22 October 2024

Efforts to bring order on the roads will continue

The 2018 Road Safety Movement was not only about making our roads safer but also about fighting against the irregularities and corruption in various sectors and agencies, particularly the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).
22 October 2024