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Nazim Hikmet: Homage to A Timeless Revolutionary

Nazim Hikmet (1902--1963) is one of the greatest poets in the history of Turkish literature. As a staunch

Cool Chains Strong Gains for a Rabi Season That Could Change Bangladesh Agriculture

 Dr. Shahrina AkhtarA cool season of promise is arriving at a fraught moment. Rabi vegetables,

Refugee Crisis Deteriorates As Wars and Geopolitical Disputes Have No Sign of Ending

 Rifat Rafique BadhanEvery single day, families around the world are forced to leave their homes.

Terrorism in Bangladesh: Minimal Threat Yet New Trend of Cyber Radicalization and Migration

 Jaidul Karim IramThe terrorism scene in Bangladesh remains predominantly tranquil, with no significant assaults occurring

How Sustainable Tourism Can Transform the Future of Bangladesh

MD. Noor Hamza PeashSustainable tourism is a form of tourism that focuses on

Beyond Gaza Ceasefire: A Glimmer of Hope Amid Uncertainty for Future

Afifa ShahidOn 14th of October, 2025; the world witnessed a censorious moment in the ongoing

We Live In an Age of Ignorance and Pessimism: Slavoj Zizek

Joseba ElolaSlovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek hates parties. He hates small talk, hates moving from one

How Far Bangladesh Is Protecting Its Minority Rights

Md. Al-AminBangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries with across 50 ethnic

From Fragmentation to Framework: Bangladesh Bank’s Master Circular on Outward Remittances

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange regime has entered a new regulatory phase with the issuance of a master circular

Pakistan Afflicted by Fresh Terror Attacks!

Pakistan, which keeps drawing a false sense  of consolation by assuring itself that all’s well with it,

Defence Summit in New Delhi: An Objective Evaluation

It is on the 14th day of the said month, a defence meet is being organized in

In Memory of Syed Manzoorul Islam: The Beacon Who Lit Our Darkness

The twilight of October 11, 2025, will remain etched in our collective consciousness—the evening when Bangladesh bid farewell

Nobel Laureate László Krasznahorkai and the Light Within Ruins: The Enduring Power of Literature in Critical Times

When the Swedish Academy announces that László Krasznahorkai wins the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, the

A Darwinian Moment in Physics: Creation of Quantum Mechanics

Dr. Kanan PurkayasthaIn 1925 physics had its Darwinian moment-a change in perspective that was

The Role of SMEs in Building a Self-Reliant and Inclusive Economy

MD. Noor Hamza PeashSmall and Medium Enterprises, or SMEs, are vital pillars of any economy,

The Dangerous Fiction of “Take Back Chittagong”: The Reality of Bangladesh’s Southeast and Regional Peace

Dr. Mohammad AsaduzzamanRecent weeks have seen incendiary calls from fringe voices for redrawing borders –

A New Chapter in Medicine: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine and the Hidden Faculties of Human Body

When the Nobel Committee announced the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the world’s scientific community paused

Smart Ways to Cut Electricity Bills in Bangladeshi Homes

Pranto ChatterjeeEvery summer, as Bangladesh sizzles under record-breaking heat, electricity bills soar like never before.

Illusory Sense of Connection, Traumas and Fragility of Life in Stories by Kazuo Ishiguro and Han Kang

Kazuo Ishiguro won Nobel Prize for literature back in 2017. While most of the readers were speculating on

Why Trump Shouldn’t Double Down on Biden’s Failed Bangladesh Strategy

Michael RubinRather than take Muhammad Yunus’ excuses and explanations at face value, Trump and

Wooden Houses of Bikrampur: A Longstanding Tradition of Art and Necessity

 Bikrampur, one of Bengal’s oldest cultural heartlands, has long been celebrated for its contribution to history, education,

How ChatGPT Is Reshaping Journalism and Raising Alarms

 Pranto ChatterjeeIt has been less than two years since ChatGPT entered the public consciousness, yet

A Perilous Convergence of Radical Outfits and Espionage Divisions in South Asia

 The Islamic State–Khorasan Province (ISKP), an active affiliate of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS),

If We Truly Believed in Death, We Would Not Have Wronged Anyone

'Man is mortal, but we do not believe it. If we believed, we could not commit malafides'. This

Bangladesh’s Youth Unemployment Crisis: The Skills Paradox and Structural Challenges

 Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its development trajectory, poised between the promise of its demographic

Ethnic Strife: Causes and Effects

 Ethnic violence is an endemic all around the globe. The purpose is to thwart the progress of

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