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Beyond exotic marginalisation

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- I remember once seeing a political advertisement that featured a forlorn matriarch of the native Americas in gorgeous ethnic dress. The caption went like this: "People look at what w... Read More


Can Democracy Survive AI?

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Digital technology was supposed to disperse power. Early internet visionaries hoped that the revolution they were unleashing would empower individuals to free themselves from ignoran... Read More


Next year's election to mark major test for post-Hasina Bangladesh: Kugelman

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- South Asia affairs expert Michael Kugelman has said Bangladesh will go through a major test for a post-Hasina era as the interim government unveiled its plan to host the next national... Read More


Dutch envoy lauds Prof Yunus for steering Bangladesh through transitional period

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Outgoing Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Andre Carstens has commended Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus for his leadership over the past year, particu... Read More


Farewell to our Friend of Tigers, Dutch ambassador Andre Carstens

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- When we met the Dutch Ambassador, Andre Carstens, about a year ago, we had no idea how deeply the Sundarbans-and its iconic Bengal Tiger-would capture his heart. At the time, he had s... Read More


Resisting a Trump World Order

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- The image of US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Trump's Turnberry golf course in Scotland was of no mere handshake sealing a trade dea... Read More


All aboard the Election Express

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Lifting a weight off the nation's shoulders, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus disclosed the government's plan to arrange the next general election, to elect the 13th Jatiya Sangshad, in F... Read More


When teachers learn from their own teaching: My case with the History of 1971

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- I began as a part time university teacher in 2012 after I returned from Canada. I had no idea what I would be able to do when I returned after 5 years. Luckily I was offered a job in ... Read More


Why India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan should recognize Kosovo

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- The Republic of Kosovo is the youngest nation in Europe. Since declaring independence in 2008, Kosovo has made the recognition of its statehood a priority of its foreign policy. Bangl... Read More


Bangladesh well-positioned in new era of trade wars: BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- In the wake of the US decision to impose a tariff of 20% on Bangladeshi products, Mahmud Hasan Khan, the president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (B... Read More