Society

The Withering Roots of Dignity

Humiliation is the tool of the weak pretending to be strong. True strength lies in restoring dignity -- not just to the self, but to others. Only then can the roots of our society regenerate.

Dhaka In Peril: We Can No Longer Fly -- and Build -- Blindly

A training jet crash into a school -- amid a pattern of avoidable disasters -- must shatter our complacency and ignite real reform

Beyond the Formula: Why Inheritance Reform Must Be Gender-Just

A one-size-fits-all formula cannot deliver justice in today's world. The Bangladeshi legal system must reflect the lives and needs of the people it serves.

The Ties That Bind

The United States and Bangladesh were both born of a war of independence that pitted ordinary men and women against the might of a formidable army. This spirit was renewed in Bangladesh one year ago and shared responsibility will always be the backbone of true strength.

The Satellite City and Why It is Needed in Bangladesh

Creating satellite cities is essential to easing Dhaka’s growing urban pressures and distributing resources and population more evenly across the country