Quota reform

Institutional reform needed for an inclusive Bangladesh

Ultimately, the battle between extractive and inclusive institutions is not just a fight over resources; it is a fight over the future direction of the country.

Revolution and education: Some thoughts on the ‘political’ in universities

Will all that the revolution called for in spirit prevail in structures?

The banality of evil and the Messiah of a new dawn

For three days we were a state without a government.

The power of education in ‘Bangla Bashanta'

Identity and ideology politics also played an essential role in brewing the Bangla Bashanta.

#Perspective / Say hello to freedom, courtesy of Gen Z and Gen Alpha!

Gen Z and Gen Alpha led a historic uprising. Despite brutal crackdowns, they persisted, ultimately forcing PM Sheikh Hasina to resign. Their courage and sacrifices, including hundreds of lives lost, have painted a new chapter for the nation. However, the fight isn’t over. Maintaining stability and avoiding vandalism is crucial to preserving the support and goodwill earned.

Voices from Shahbagh

Comments from Shahbhag on August 5, 2024.

Bangladesh’s growth story lacks justice and humanity

The problems are economic, social and political in nature.

Aftermath of quota reform violence: Will a normal day ever come?

Can we envision a future where such pervasive violence and control are no longer defining elements of our daily lives?

In the aftermath of violence

Maybe it was the anger at a system that demanded martyrdom before acknowledging legitimate grievances

August 4, 2024
August 4, 2024

Bangladesh’s growth story lacks justice and humanity

The problems are economic, social and political in nature.

August 2, 2024
August 2, 2024

Aftermath of quota reform violence: Will a normal day ever come?

Can we envision a future where such pervasive violence and control are no longer defining elements of our daily lives?

August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024

In the aftermath of violence

Maybe it was the anger at a system that demanded martyrdom before acknowledging legitimate grievances

August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024

The importance of gender quota

In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.

July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024

Are we failing our own future?

Why did a student movement that started with a demand to reform a discriminatory and unconstitutional system get so violent?

July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024

Sparse crowds at Star Cineplex amid curfew adjustments

In recent years, attendance at Eid-special movie releases saw a significant surge. However, this Eid, the Shakib Khan starrer "Toofan" not only met but exceeded records set in the past few years. The film's demand remained robust even post-Eid, prompting the country's largest multiplex to add more screenings each week.

July 27, 2024
July 27, 2024

A generation's fight in the shadows of quota

The movement was no longer about quotas; it was about justice.

July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024

The shifting political field and the price of permanent war

Is it not easier to defeat your enemies in parliament than to be permanently on the warpath against some shapeshifting enemy?

July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024

Witnessing the quota reform protests as a high school student

From blockades to rallies, protestors have expressed their dissatisfaction with the existing quota system in many ways. Among the masses that attended the rallies in the last few days, a significant portion consisted of students from various high schools.

July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024

The government should take responsibility for its mistakes

The government wasted time while the violence continued.