Why cancel prisoners' right to visitation?

The problem with this order is that two kinds of people are sent to jail: those who are convicted and sentenced with imprisonment, and those who are sent to jail while their case are still on trial. The jail code clearly states that all of them have the right to visitation by their families once a week for one hour. They are now being deprived of this legal right.

The never-ending fight for women’s clothing autonomy

I have witnessed women in burqas and niqabs hijabs face harassment ranging from catcalls to unwanted physical contact. The clothing that was meant to protect us became, in some cases, a target for those seeking to enforce their views on women’s modesty.

The opportunity to reform Bangladesh must not be wasted

In every country, whenever an autocracy falls, severe uncertainty follows. This is because they ruin the state institutions and the democratic system. Then different groups emerge and try to fullfil their own agendas. We witnessed this on august 5 as well. When we learnt at around 2 PM that sheikh hasina was leaving, the leaders of students against discrimination could not be found for a few hours. This created a situation of Vandalism, looting and communal violance.

Will the interim goverment be truly anti-discriminatory?

At the very least, give us the platform to speak. It is not necessary for us to always be in agreement, nor do we accept the interim goverment or any government to always accept our demands. We do not want any erosion in the opportunities for speaking.

The power of education in "Bangla Bashanta"

The students of Bangladesh have spoken through their movement, giving us an opportunity to fix the systemic issues in our education system and pave the way for a more prosperous , equitable, and democratic future for the country.

Critical challenges facing the economy

What role did the various irregularities play in inflating the cost of megaprojects, the collapse of the financial infrastructure, and the economic hardship of the average person? Did the previous regime fudge the data and paint a rosy picture of the condition of the masses?

A strategic roadmap to battling inflation

The first step to managing inflation is to ensure the collection of accurate, reliable data to facilitate timely, informed decision making. To this end, the interim government should consider restructuring the BBS, which is responsible for collecting key economic data.

What politics for the new generation should look like

Young people have wider horizons from which to draw their context, and for them, all the injustices that their parents have grown used to are injustices that have no place in the world.

The key changes needed in the education sector.

If we want a reliable education system, there is no alternative to research driven and evidence based approaches. Researchers must get the chance to document the changes, the process of change, and both the perceived and actual consequences of any reforms.

DU must lead by example in abolishing partisan politics.

The university should abandon all party based politics through a policy and define the scope of student politics that strictly upholds the right to practice academic, intellectual, civil, political, social, Cultural and religious freedom and diversity.

The education mission for the interim government

Comprehensive and coordinated planning has been obstructed by splitting school education into two ministries, unlike in any other country. As in other sectors, rather than educational goals, have guided decision making, of their institutions. Nonpartisan elected student bodies should be formed in institutions.

Can the new leadership save the economy?

This is the time to abolish the financial institutions Division at the ministry. Its establishment after 2009 has caused more harm than good by weakening the central bank and empowering finance ministry officials who often served politically connected top-ranking oligarchs.

A new way to educate

By creating a culture of service, we can also bridge societal divides, ensuring that students from all backgrounds have equal access to opportunities that promote social good.

Key role of MSMEs in achieving our development goals

In the last one decade, there has been an impressive expansion of the MSME sector—from around 2.3 percent in 1992 the contribution of this sector to GDP has escalated to 22.4 percent in 2020.

Law being amended to ban e-cigarettes

WHO says e-cigarettes can increase risks of heart diseases and lung disorders but long-term impact is not clear.

Gearing up to save our children

Government bodies, civil society organizations and local communities working together can create sustainable models of children protection, ensuring the well-being of children in every upazila.

Why child marriage persists in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is among the 10 nations with the highest rates of child marriage worldwide and has the highest frequency of such in south Asia.

A way to finance childhood growth

Nutrition-intervention bonds are an innovative financing vehicle that promises to put food on the table, prevent childhood stunting, and yield high returns for investors.

A school of mothers

Since its inception, this project has worked to educate mothers from different social backgrounds and nurture them into becoming agents of positive change in the society.

Protect our children from unhealthy food they eat

So-called healthy foods are not always healthy. But marketing strategies of ultra-processed food and beverage products represent a key driver of unhealthy food environments.