THE term 鈥榦pposition to inequality鈥� has re-emerged with striking political significance in the wake of the August student-popular uprising led by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. But this resurgence raises a pressing question: Is opposition to inequality merely a slogan to mobilise mass sentiment, or does it hold practical significance in dismantling the...
AFTER the dastardly incident at Pahalgam in India-held Kashmir, Pakistan immediately distanced itself in unequivocal terms from the perpetrators...
THE picturesque town of Pahalgam, once fondly dubbed the 鈥楽witzerland of India,鈥� now bears the weight of a tragedy that marks a troubling shift in India鈥檚 socio-political landscape. The deadly gun attack in this Himalayan resort town, which claimed the lives of at least 26 people, including foreign nationals and a naval officer, is not merely another terror incident. It is a...
THE police, tasked with maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and protecting citizens, their role extends beyond traditional law enforcement to safeguarding fundamental human rights. In a democratic society, the police are not only enforcers of the law but also guardians of justice and equality. Upholding human rights lies at the core of modern policing, ensuring...
BANGLADESH has emerged as an important source of global migrants, with millions seeking improved opportunities and a more secure socio-economic future abroad. The majority of them migrate as temporary workers to the Middle East and Southeast Asian countries while others move as students, skilled professionals or asylum seekers to developed...
BANGLADESH鈥橲 energy sector stands at a critical inflection point, caught between the urgent need to meet growing demand and the imperative to transition towards sustainable solutions. The country has made impressive strides in electricity coverage, expanding access to over 96 per cent today. Yet this remarkable achievement rests on increasingly shaky...
PEOPLE expect the police to have high ethical and moral standards. Personal lives of police officers often come under public scrutiny, with instances where families of officers interfere in police administration, sometimes for personal gain. This...
THE July-August 2024 was a significant moment. It was a mass uprising against political oppression, corruption and authoritarian rule. Women stood at the forefront; they demanded justice, democracy and social reform. They led...
PROFESSOR Muhammad Yunus鈥檚 interim government is trading in extremely challenging times. It鈥檚 been battling challenges on many fronts, all because of Hasina鈥檚 anarchic regime that it inherited. It is also working towards creating an...
THE United States has introduced a 37 per cent reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports as part of a broader trade policy shift, significantly affecting the country鈥檚 apparel industry, which accounts for 80 per cent of Bangladesh鈥檚 export revenue.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu鈥檚 vehement opposition to a Palestinian state aligns perfectly with a long-standing Zionist ideology that has consistently viewed the establishment of a Palestinian state as a direct threat to Israel鈥檚 very foundation as a settler colonial project...
THE police station, as the frontline of law enforcement, serves as the primary point of contact between citizens and the police, often being the only accessible government institution for people in distress. Officers at this level are responsible not only for enforcing laws but also for addressing the immediate needs of individuals seeking assistance, making responsive...
BANGLADESH is undergoing a significant political transition following the July Uprising. This shift appears to be increasingly shaped by right-wing forces, as faith-based political organisations now wield more influence than ever in the country鈥檚 history. Among the many signs of this transformation, one stands out vividly: the way women dress...
In the bustling alleys of Dhaka, the winding roads of Chattogram and the fast-urbanising zones of Rajshahi and Sylhet, thousands of young workers 鈥� on bicycles, motorcycles or, even, on foot 鈥� move swiftly to deliver food, parcels and ride-hailing services. No single company employs them, but they work through digital platforms such as聽Pathao, Uber, Foodpanda...
IN A functioning democracy, the justice system exists to uphold truth, safeguard the innocent and ensure the guilty are held to account. Yet in Bangladesh, the courts are not reliably the sanctuary they were once believed to be. The proliferation of false and fabricated legal cases for control, revenge or coercion 鈥� signals not just institutional dysfunction, but a deeper...