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IPI confce in Vienna highlights democracy, free speech

Nobel Laureate in Economics, Joseph E. Stiglitz delivered his speech at an international assembly titled “Formulating a Work Strategy, Free Opinion and Unsolicited Interference in Journalism”, according to a press release received from The Asian Age on Saturday (25 October 2025). 
[caption id="attachment_34248" align="alignleft" width="360"] Shoeb Chowdhury, Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Asian Age from Bangladesh exchanges views with Joseph Stiglitz[/...

Stories, time, and evolution of thought

Altaf Hossain Uzzal:
A story is not merely a narrative; it is the mental map of time. Across the ages, the form of stories, human thought, values and perspectives change. Just as society blossoms, so the story becomes the mirror of its soul. Human thinking and consciousness differ across regions, and with the flow of time, their shape changes as well. Perhaps when the protagonist’s profession changes, their mode of thought also shifts. For a profession is not just a livelihood—it moulds the struct...

Building an ethical economy beyond capitalism

Farrukh Khosru: Despite their regional distinctions, today’s global crises reveal striking structural similarities rooted in the inherent weaknesses of dominant economic paradigms. The prevailing capitalist system — upheld by institutional and ideological mechanisms — has consistently failed to secure distributive justice and equitable ownership.

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  • Reinvention of capitalism and ...

Dhaka-Savar Highway:  A death trap to commuters

Dr. Syed Nesar Ahmad Rumy
We know Savar is an important township near Dhaka and Dhaka-Aricha-Paturia was almost a lifeline between western and eastern part of Bangladesh about 30 years back. Before construction of Jamuna Bridge and Padma Bridge this highway was only entry point by road for the people of northern and south-western part of Bangladesh. After completion of Jamuna and Padma Bridges the importance of this highway does not decrease. Maybe, the volumes of passengers have been reduced but ove...

Sanctuary of the language and soul of the nation

Altaf Hossain Uzzal:
The Bangla Academy is not merely an institution; it is the temple of Bangladesh’s language and intellect. Born from the spirit of the Language Movement, this sacred ground stands as the epicentre of the Bengali nation’s intellectual history. Here, words are born, thoughts take shape, and literature becomes the mirror of a nation’s soul.

What message ‘Teachers’ Movement’ giving to nation?

Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed
There exists a significant wage gap between public and private educational institutions in Bangladesh. Teachers in MPO-enlisted (Monthly Payment Order) private institutions receive far less than government teachers. For instance, according to a survey, the average salary of an MPO teacher is around 14,500 BDT, while a government primary school teacher earns about 20,700 BDT. Government teachers also enjoy various facilities such as pensions, healthcare ...
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