Opinion

Rejuvenating soil fertility

SOIL is not only a medium for crop farming. It is a living and dynamic natural resource that sustains food production, environmental balance and rural livelihood. The prosperity of agriculture

Fading Walls of July Uprising: Disillusionment and Gen Z Crisis

In the immediate aftermath of the July 2024 mass uprising, the urban landscape of Bangladesh underwent a radical metamorphosis. Concrete walls across Dhaka, Chattogram and beyond were transformed into vibrant

From Village to City: How Local Government Shapes Everyday Life in Bangladesh

Rokibul was born in a small village in Bogura. He was 4 years old when his father decided to get his birth certificate from the local Union Parishad office. Years

Russia and China Mark 25 Years of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation

In 2026, Russia and China commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation signed on 16 July 2001. Over the past quarter century, this landmark Treaty

When Preventable Diseases Kill Hundreds of Children, a Nation Must Ask Why

Since mid-March, Bangladesh has been witnessing a heartbreaking public health crisis. One child after another has died from complications linked to measles and severe infections that should, in many cases,

Media under Yunus: A period of fear and control

What was the state of the media during the interim period? Takeovers and counter-takeovers became almost routine. Dismissals and a barrage of cases disrupted the normal functioning of the press.

Legal Aid: The Humane Face of Justice

Today is National Legal Aid Day. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, through the Law and Justice Division, observes the day officially. Yet this day is not merely

Convergence of Cataclysms: Navigating 2026-27 Nexus of Climate Fury and Geopolitical Strife

The contemporary global landscape is no longer merely shifting; it is fracturing under the combined weight of environmental upheaval and systemic institutional fragility. As we stand at the precipice of