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The Autocrats' War on Universities

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- We have become so accustomed to aspiring autocrats attacking universities that we hardly ever stop to ask why. But pushing back against authoritarians requires understanding their mo... Read More


Celebrating Friendship: Romania's National Day in Dhaka

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- Romania's National Day was celebrated in Dhaka on Saturday (6 December) with an event that blended commemoration, diplomacy and a forward-looking vision for bilateral cooperation. H... Read More


Nothing if not Genocide

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- Alongside the deliberate, disproportionate targeting of Hindus, the intellectual killings, particularly the shockingly hateful parting act of the Pakistani forces and their collabora... Read More


Proposing a reset button for Bangladesh and India

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- A few weeks ago, I joined a live TV conversation with an Indian journalist known for his expertise on Bangladesh. He has even written a novel about the 1971 Liberation War. Our back-... Read More


America's New World

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- America's just-released National Defence Strategy (NSS) sketches the geographical outlines of the new world order that President Trump envisages in his second term. The strategy reco... Read More


Ceiling and Wall Cracks after an Earthquake: When to Worry

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Dealing with cracks on ceilings or walls after earthquakes is a long-standing issue for common people. Depending on the magnitude of the tremors, damage can range from tiny clefts to... Read More


Bangladesh Earthquake: Fire Service issues 8 safety guidelines

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Several earthquakes including one measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale, have been felt in different parts of Bangladesh including the capital Dhaka over the last two days. This has sp... Read More


How China Achieved Innovation without Freedom

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- A decade ago, China's government unveiled Made in China 2025 - a bold vision for transforming the country from the world's assembly line into a global innovation leader. The plan was... Read More


Germany wants to see 'credible, participatory' polls in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- German Ambassador Dr Rudiger Lotz on Wednesday highlighted the importance of a "free, fair, credible and participatory" election in Bangladesh with a high outcome, and hoped that the... Read More


On shaky ground

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The morning of November 21, 2025 - a Friday - is one that most Bangladeshis, but especially residents of Dhaka city, will likely remember for the rest of their lives. For years, desp... Read More