Altaf Russell

Altaf Russell is a PhD researcher in economics at the University of Glasgow. He can be reached at [email protected].

Why we must save institutions that whisper moderation into our society

Bangladesh has long depended on quiet, steady forces that make good choices feel natural: teachers who turn study into habit, newspapers that promotes tolerance, and cultural bodies that rehearse pluralism in public life.

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Time to recognise the emotional toll of river erosion

People in erosion-prone districts suffer mental health consequences of riverbank erosion.

1m ago

Why secular politics in South Asia still clings to family dynasties

Democracy here is mediated through identity, not ideology

1m ago

The untaught skill of teaching in Bangladesh

Pedagogical training should be embedded in academics’ lives—not treated as optional.

2m ago

Bangladesh must uphold its secular heritage

Far-right movements in Bangladesh have often been influenced or fueled by external forces.

3m ago
December 28, 2025
December 28, 2025

Why we must save institutions that whisper moderation into our society

Bangladesh has long depended on quiet, steady forces that make good choices feel natural: teachers who turn study into habit, newspapers that promotes tolerance, and cultural bodies that rehearse pluralism in public life.

November 27, 2025
November 27, 2025

Time to recognise the emotional toll of river erosion

People in erosion-prone districts suffer mental health consequences of riverbank erosion.

November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025

Why secular politics in South Asia still clings to family dynasties

Democracy here is mediated through identity, not ideology

October 28, 2025
October 28, 2025

The untaught skill of teaching in Bangladesh

Pedagogical training should be embedded in academics’ lives—not treated as optional.

September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025

Bangladesh must uphold its secular heritage

Far-right movements in Bangladesh have often been influenced or fueled by external forces.