academic freedom
Personal preferences should not become public restrictions
Death could not seal the controversies for Jason Arday.
22 August 2026
Public universities must not fall back into partisan control
Universities in Bangladesh, especially the public ones, are facing a new kind of crisis.
6 August 2026
The hurdles to academic freedom in Bangladesh
In the current Bangladeshi scenario, even core academic and intramural speeches are not well protected by the constitutional regime.
7 April 2024
Libraries will solidify our foundation as a smart nation
Libraries are beacons of ethical and sustainable development, nurturing economic and digital growth, as well as moral and ethical values.
5 February 2024
A teachers’ leader becoming a proctor can’t be good news
The intertwining of roles raises ethical concerns surrounding potential conflicts of interest.
13 June 2023
We need a vibrant library culture
National Book Centre must do a better job to fulfil its mandate
11 June 2023
Today’s readers, tomorrow’s leaders
Authorities must take better care of public and private libraries
5 February 2023
Dwindling university autonomy in Bangladesh
Our recently published study has found several alarming factors contributing to declining academic freedom in the universities of Bangladesh.
6 January 2023