Opinion

Rohingya Crisis at Breaking Point: Why the World Must Act

—Dr Shahidul Islam— The Rohingya crisis is spiralling into a dangerous new phase, with conditions in the refugee camps deteriorating daily. Global leaders continue to promise action, including high-profile commitments

When police stand by, mobs step in

TDS Desk: On August 9, two men, Ruplal Robidas, 40, and his relative Pradeep Lal Robidas, 35, were beaten to death in a frenzied mob attack in Rangpur’s Taraganj upazila.

When a Real Estate Tycoon Holds Presidency

—Mahfuzur Rahman— What can happen when a real estate tycoon holds the presidency? Probably, he or she cannot get out of the idea of developing a land and selling it

Our press freedom remains elusive

—Musharraf Tansen— The fall of Sheikh Hasina’s long-serving government in 2024 sparked initial optimism among journalists, civil society actors, and the broader public who had long been frustrated with shrinking

Endless Challenges of ‘Acceptable’ Election

—H M Nazmul Alam— Bangladesh is once again entering a familiar season: one where the promise of elections competes with the shadow of distrust. The Election Commission (EC) is busy

Economic recession and government spending

—Abdul Bayes— Just as the play ‘Hamlet’ is unimaginable without the Prince of Denmark, a discussion on the role of government spending during an economic depression is incomplete without John