Opinion

Against law and humanity: Why India’s push-ins must stop

—Kallol Mustafa— Despite repeated protests by the Bangladesh government and human rights groups in both countries, India’s controversial practice of forcibly pushing people into Bangladeshi territory—known as “push-in”—continues without legal

No Place for Inhumane Politics

—Sayed Khan— The current political landscape in Bangladesh has become so entangled that morality and people-centred politics are rapidly losing ground. Murderers, rapists, extortionists, and corrupt individuals are not only

Upcoming election will be extremely challenging

—Gaziul Hasan Khan— A new polarization is emerging in Bangladeshi politics, marked by two significant developments: the confirmation of a BBC report on the use of lethal force by then-Prime

We need to reform civil society first

—Audite Karim— Right now, a grand drama of state reform is being staged in Bangladesh. Day after day, meetings are being held on reforming the state. Politicians are listening to

The global population boom: A curse or a blessing?

—Reaz Ahmad— There are ample opportunities to utilize human resources in ways that can offset the strains we place on natural resources, the global economy, and the ecosystem. When Prince

Under the shadow of bureaucracy: The marginalized masses

—Mahruf Chowdhury— Bangladesh’s public administration carries a deep historical legacy rooted in British colonial rule. The colonial administrative structure was never meant to serve the people — its core purpose