Rokeya’s relevance to Palestinian feminism
Rokeya's central interest was not the promotion of the rights of women. She was concerned about issues even larger than…
Bangladesh’s political climate and relations with the US
I am not a great fan of US foreign policy. But, in the context of Bangladesh’s relations with the superpower,…
Sharenting and how it violates our children’s rights
What is more important to me is that children are human beings, not objects. They have their likes and dislikes,…
Teachers’ indifference to students’ pain
But can academics and academic administrators escape responsibility for the suffering or death of students in campuses or dorms?
Ali Riaz on Bangladesh’s trials and tribulations
People inside Bangladesh are muzzled by the fear of torture and in many cases have to choose between democracy and…
Contemporary Bangladesh politics and Ali Riaz’s Nikhoj Gonotontra
Nikhoj Gonotontra provides a detailed account of the progressive erosion of democracy, civil liberties and the rule of law in Bangladesh…
Manufacturing fear as a political tool
Fear is an instinctual, automatic response to the proximity of dangers and (socio-political) threats. While it is true that it…
The Rhetoric Of “It Happens” And Whataboutism In Political Apologia
The specious pretext of whataboutism seems to have gained momentum with the defenders of the current government in Bangladesh that…
Non-Resident Bangladeshis’ Contributions and ‘Rewards’
Bangladesh’s foreign remittance earners face many problems — eg, xenophobia and exploitation — in foreign lands. They deserve better treatment…
Reflection of present-day Bangladesh on Rokeya’s mirror
The overarching concern in Rokeya’s writing is gender. In feminist discussions, gender injustices and other forms of oppression resulting from…
