Opinion

Harris, Trump . . . and the Battle for America’s Soul

—Syed Badrul Ahsan— Americans trek to polling stations all over the United States tomorrow, Tuesday, to elect their forty-seventh President. In normal circumstances, there would hardly have been any reason

Reframing Bangladesh’s Fight against Human Trafficking

—Kaniz Kakon— Let us start with a story. Fatima was only 17 when she left her rural home in Bangladesh with a dream of building a better life for her

Water Diplomacy with India: Rethinking Teesta Treaty

–––Maruf Hasan Rumi––– At present, 11 districts in Bangladesh are grappling with a dire situation caused by severe flooding. This crisis has not only affected over 5 million people but

BCL: TO BAN OR NOT TO BAN…!

—Mahfuzur Rahman— The interim government enlisted the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) as a terrorist organisation under Section 18(1) of the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009 and proscribed it. The Ministry of Home

Zero Tolerance for Corruption Means No Corruption Anywhere

—Taufiqur Rahman— The rampant corruption of the past few decades has created havoc with our economy and people’s lives. Every government sector or agency has been mired in uncontrolled corruption.

Revolutionising Rights through Constitutional Reform

—Kaniz Kakon— In a bold move for political change, student leaders at the forefront of ousting the Awami League government have announced plans to propose a new constitution, calling for