One reel, a teacher, and the deep-rooted illness in our society
What began as a few seconds of personal expression has evolved into a revealing portrait of a society struggling with intolerance, digital vigilantism and deeply entrenched gender bias.
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How Bangladesh's next pesident will be elected
The resignation of President Mohammad Shahabuddin on July 24 due to health reasons has triggered a significant constitutional process in Bangladesh. Under Article 50(3) of the Constitution, the President submitted his resignation to the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament). With the resignation taking immediate effect, the office of the President became vacant, and in accordance with Article 54, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed assumed office as Acting President. He will discharge the responsibilities of the presidency until a new President is elected and sworn in.
The 'Cockroach' uprising: How a movement born from mockery shook Delhi's throne
We had a mathematics teacher named Dilip Kumar Ghosh. Whenever we found a problem difficult to solve, he would reassure us by saying, "This too is a problem! A puti fish is still a fish, a cockroach is still a bird!" We would laugh at his sarcasm, forgetting the complexities of equations. Now, after India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned in the face of the unstoppable Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) movement, I am reminded of Sir's words. A mockery indeed—one that turned into a protest that shook the fortified throne of New Delhi.
Exploring the presidency beyond the constitution
The office of the President in Bangladesh has long been surrounded by a paradox. While the President is the country's highest constitutional office-holder, the parliamentary system significantly limits the office's executive authority. It is this intriguing contradiction that K. M. Mohiuddin explores in The President of Bangladesh: Constitution, Convention and Reality.
Establish a special tribunal to combat child abuse
When a child becomes a victim of abuse, it is not only the child's body and mind that are scarred—the conscience of the state is wounded as well. Yet when that same child is forced to spend years climbing courthouse steps in search of justice, repeatedly recounting the traumatic incident or facing the accused in court, the justice system itself, however unintentionally, becomes part of the abuse. Delayed justice does not merely postpone the conclusion of a case; it delays a child's return to a normal life. Child abuse cases, therefore, cannot continue to move at the pace of ordinary litigation.
Presidents who resigned in Bangladesh's history
President Mohammad Shahabuddin unexpectedly resigned before completing his constitutional term, without any prior public announcement on 24 July.
Dhaka, Ankara poised for closer strategic partnership: Hamit Ersoy
Türkiye’s Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Prof. Dr. Hamit Ersoy, has expressed strong optimism about the future of Bangladesh–Türkiye relations, saying that the new political chapter in Bangladesh could also become a new chapter in ties between Dhaka and Ankara.
FIFA World Cup through age of transistor: In conversation with screen legend Sohel Rana
Spending time with people who have lived through history is something almost magical about. Their stories are like forgotten doorways, opening onto worlds that no longer exist except in memory. Within them lie fragments of a golden era—moments swallowed by time, now resembling fairy tales to a generation born into smartphones, livestreams and social media.
AI era brings new reality for bankers: Failure to upgrade skills may lead to being left behind
The global banking sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology of the future; it has already become an integral part of banks’ day-to-day operations. From loan analysis, fraud detection and customer service to risk management and document processing, the use of AI is expanding across various areas.
Supreme Court cases to be settled outside court as legal aid ready
In Bangladesh, justice often means years of waiting. The same reality exists even at the country’s highest court. The long corridors of the Supreme Court have witnessed countless sighs of litigants, repeated hearing dates, legal fees, and the exhausting journeys of people travelling from districts to the capital. For many, pursuing a case eventually costs more than the amount of money involved in the dispute itself.
A call for startups, leadership, and new nationalism
Throughout Bangladesh's history, there have been pivotal moments when the choices made by one generation shape the nation's course for the following decades. We find ourselves at such a critical point today. The global landscape is evolving swiftly, with changes in the economy, technology, employment, and nationalism. Innovations such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, startup culture, green technology, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are ushering humanity into a new era. The pressing question is not merely about Bangladesh's position amid these transformations; it is about the aspirations of the youth of Bangladesh regarding their future.
Then why do BTRC officials take salaries?
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission commenced its operations on January 31, 2002. Its inaugural office was located in the 'Style Nahar' building on Road No. 135, Gulshan-1. The first chairman was Syed Margub Morshed, who previously served as the Establishment Secretary of the Bangladesh Government. At that time, I was employed as a staff reporter for the daily Sangbad. Approximately a month after the BTRC began its functions, I was assigned to visit the new BTRC office. I was tasked with conducting a thorough investigation into this new commission. The then Chief Reporter of the newspaper, Kashem Humayun Bhai, noted down various questions regarding the responsibilities of the commission and its potential impact on telecommunication companies, which were sent along with my assignment.
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