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Fresh thoughts in young minds on democracy

One day, Bangladesh will become a just, humane, and stable nation. That day will begin with a courageous question of a youth, an unconsidered decision of a young girl, a moral stance of a young man, writes Altaf Hossain Uzzal
Late February Afternoon. In the open field of a college in Dhaka, a gentle breeze stirs. The sun embraces the earth with its golden light. Four friends sit at the edge of the field—Arif, a history student, whose mind is alw...

Dhaka, Delhi and recalibration of a difficult neighbourhood

BNP refrained from overtly anti-Indian posturing, even amid charged public sentiment. It did not demand the wholesale abrogation of agreements signed under the previous government, instead advocating what it termed a dignified and mutually respectful foreign policy, writes Farrukh Khosru

The early signals from New Delhi following Tarique Rahman’s assumption of office as Prime Minister have been notably measured. There has been no overt exp...

Institutional renewal in a time of expectation

Any consideration of transition should be undertaken lawfully, transparently and with due regard for institutional continuity, writes Farrukh Khosru
With the formation of a new government under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the nation stands at a defining crossroads. The electoral mandate has generated renewed hope, yet hope alone is not sufficient to govern effectively. Expectations are understandably high, and the responsibility to deliver rests squarely on the shoulders of the new administratio...

Are we merely delivering lessons, or building the future?

Altaf Hossain Uzzal
Education is not merely a profession; it is a silent revolution. The person who stands in the classroom each day does not simply open a textbook and teach—he or she sketches the map of the future. In their hands rests the shaping of tomorrow’s citizens: their thinking, values, courage, and humanity. Yet a fundamental question arises—are we simply teachers, or truly educators? Are we only delivering lessons, or ...

Will BNP be the ruling party or the opposition?

Dr Forqan Uddin Ahmed In January 2026, Bangladesh is at a turning point in its political history. With the July Revolution, an 18-month interim government came to an end, declaring the general election scheduled to be held on February 12, 2026. The very topic is hereby presented and prepared, aiming to havean analysis or review and giving an emphasis to the following questions as depicted here. Who will be the next prime minister, and where will Bangladeshi politics go?
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