Can we rebuild the lost trust in law enforcement?

The euphoria of August 5 was marred by incidents of violence including attacks on minorities and supporters of the former government, rampant looting and burning of houses and establishments associated with the Awami League regime. Mobs
5 September 2024, 11:00 AM

Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.
5 September 2024, 09:41 AM

One month after the new beginning

From that pivotal moment on August 5, the subsequent events in the next 30 days have been just as dramatic
5 September 2024, 02:00 AM

Why overhaul of EC is topmost priority

Questions have been raised about the current Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal and his colleagues.
4 September 2024, 11:25 AM

The renaissance of Bangladesh Bank and some expectations

We hope that the BB governor will continue the momentum and spirit to bring order and promote the economy.
4 September 2024, 03:00 AM

Citizen engagement key to improving local government

The local government institution elections ought to be at the top of the interim administration's priorities following electoral changes.
3 September 2024, 11:00 AM

Bangladesh’s criminal investigation system needs reformation

In Bangladesh, wholesale reform of the criminal investigation and justice system is necessary.
3 September 2024, 06:00 AM

A case for democratic reforms in universities

The halls had been transformed into places where ordinary students faced heavy oppression.
3 September 2024, 04:00 AM

The key changes needed in the education sector

The new norm for education should be people before profit, not the other way around.
2 September 2024, 07:00 AM

The Bangla Spring: An opportunity to recalibrate the country’s audit regulatory architecture

All these troubled banks were externally audited, and received clean chits. Yet, we see very little discussion regarding such audit failures.
31 August 2024, 10:40 AM

‘July victims are entitled to truth and justice’

The last thing we want is for the process of justice to be derailed
31 August 2024, 07:30 AM

It is time to reform the publishing sector

In the past regime, there was investment in books that only served a certain coterie, championing a certain narrative.
31 August 2024, 05:54 AM

We must be bold with health sector reforms

While we have made significant achievements, complacency cannot be allowed
29 August 2024, 06:00 AM

The necessity for substantive police reform

For police reform to be substantive, the first order of business should be the enactment of a new Police Act
29 August 2024, 05:00 AM

Time to end discriminatory quotas in civil service promotions

The struggle against discriminatory quotas in civil service promotions is far from over.
28 August 2024, 11:00 AM

Bangladesh’s path to principled governance

Bangladesh can synthesise a governance model that works for its people—Boishamma Birodhee Jonogan (BBJ).
26 August 2024, 05:00 AM