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The hypocrisy of the West; The abhorrent superiority complex of the whites
Football loves to present itself as the great equaliser. The stadium is supposed to be the place where nationality, race, religion and wealth disappear for 90 minutes. FIFA has repeatedlyReadMore
Is Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in a hurry to capture power?
The political landscape of Bangladesh is witnessing a growing debate over the role and ambitions of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Critics increasingly argue that the party’s recent actions suggest not merely aReadMore
From Zia’s Vision to Tarique’s Mission: A New Gateway of Possibilities for Bangladesh through China Visit
In the history of Bangladesh’s foreign policy, some visits are not merely formal state programs; rather, they reflect a nation’s future strategic position. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to ChinaReadMore
Setting Sail Again on the Rising Tide of the East: China-Bangladesh Relations at a New Starting Point
At the invitation of H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh H.E. Tarique Rahman isReadMore
In light of Bengal’s anticolonial struggles
IN 2008, during my tenure with the University of Dhaka, I had a three-month postdoctoral fellowship at the Forum on Contemporary Theory in Baroda, India. I made friends with someReadMore
Where is the money?
THE proposed budget for the 2026–27 financial year is impressive by almost any numerical measures. At Tk 9.38 trillion, it is the largest budget in Bangladesh’s history. Allocations for educationReadMore
Inclusive budget without inclusive foundations
THE national budget for the 2026–27 financial year is proposed as a journey towards a ‘democratic, humane and inclusive economy.’ It is an appealing narrative at a time when millionsReadMore
AI and loss of linguistic creativity
WHILE artificial intelligence has much to offer to language, communication, education and society, it may also erode linguistic creativity. This may be in relation to English in particular, the globalReadMore
