Jamaat leads Bangladesh's parliamentary opposition for the first time
Leading the opposition is not the same as opposing well, says Professor Al Masud Hasanuzzaman, on Jamaat's first term at the head of Bangladesh's opposition.
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What Jinnah actually said in his 1948 speech
Seven months after independence, Pakistan's governor-general Muhammad Ali Jinnah addressed Dhaka University's convocation on his only visit to the city.
New Bangladesh needs a basic overhaul of education
The July 2024 revolution marked a watershed moment in Bangladesh's social and political history, one that now demands deeper structural reform.
Textbooks: not a political document, but a nation-building blueprint
A quality curriculum comes from classrooms, teachers and research, not a handful of experts in an air-conditioned office, argues this piece drawing on Finland, Singapore, Australia and the UK.
The opposition is parliament's true ornament
As the country's newest parliament sees genuine debate and walkouts for the first time in a decade and a half, the noise itself is a sign democracy is finally breathing.
Joining Mecca Pact is Bangladesh’s own sovereign matter: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman
The Jamaat-e-Islami Amir and Leader of the Opposition said any decision Bangladesh makes in its own interest needs no outside approval.
Analysis: Exam failure is not the last word — students must learn resilience
Several students in Bangladesh have died after learning they failed their SSC examinations, highlighting a systemic failure in how society, families, and schools respond to academic setbacks and underscoring the urgent need for mental…
July and Bangladesh's future
An opinion article argues that Bangladesh should build an inclusive, institution-centered national identity after the July uprising.
In July we waited for the Jagannath University procession: Nahid Islam
The NCP convener and opposition chief whip, Nahid Islam, has recalled the role of Jagannath University students in the July uprising, saying protesters waited for their procession to arrive.
Why improving education quality is urgent
Bangladesh's education system is in crisis, with World Bank and UNESCO reports showing low quality despite higher enrollment, an education commentary says.
May Day comes and goes, but workers' fortunes do not change
A reflection on the persistent wage gap between men and women and the gulf between Bangladesh's labor laws and the reality faced by workers, on the occasion of International Workers' Day.
Iran-U.S. tensions: why does 'Iqbal' loom in the middle?
ISLAMABAD — Iran is standing firm against U.S. threats, refusing to negotiate while a naval blockade remains in place. A column considers why the poet Allama Iqbal still animates Iranian resolve.
Pakistan eclipses India on world stage, analysts say
Pakistan has converted economic fragility, security dependence and geography into strategic assets, positioning itself as indispensable in regional diplomacy while India struggles to translate its size into security weight, analysts say.
Analysis: Has Iran emerged as a new global power?
After confronting the world's most powerful military and surviving an Israeli intelligence campaign that killed much of its top leadership, Iran has forced the U.S. to the negotiating table, prompting questions about whether a…
Citizens must help curb waste of state resources
State resources include government-owned offices, roads, bridges, rivers and public institutions. Citizens have a duty to protect these assets and prevent waste, especially of electricity and gas.
Islamic culture and the enlightened person
Columnist Rafiqul Islam argues that Islamic culture, grounded in faith, prophecy and the hereafter, is essential to forming morally upright Muslims and that artists and cultural workers are vital to an Islamic revival.
Stop the cutting of farmland soil
Illegal cutting of soil from agricultural land is causing severe damage, creating deep pits, shrinking arable land and threatening food security, the writer argues, urging the government to crack down on the soil-extraction syndicates.
Mamdani's victory: truth triumphs over silence on Gaza
Zohran Mamdani's historic win in the New York City mayoral race is being framed as a generational rebuke of Democratic deference to Israel and a vote against silence on Gaza.
After many meetings, still no consensus; will talks spill onto the streets?
Despite repeated meetings, parties remain divided on some core reform issues, with some religiously based political parties calling for simultaneous street programs as the consensus commission's term is extended again.