Articles
The Power of Perspective
Curiosity sparks dialogue, not conflict. In debating, questioning is meant to open learning grounds, not to discredit others. Our questions should lead to deeper understanding, not to put others down.
Jan 31, 2025
Pandora Emptied: Justifying the Unjustifiable in Palestine
Buried beneath the blood-soaked sands of history lies a shattered dream of peace, as Palestinians endure relentless oppression. To understand how it all went wrong, we need to look further back. Palestine, once part of the Ottoman Empire until World War I, holds deep significance in Judaism, Chri...
Oct 7, 2024
International Peace Day: Cultivating a Culture of Peace
Peace is more than just the absence of conflict. It’s that quiet sense of calm, a feeling of safety and inner balance, both within ourselves and in our communities. We can nurture it in our daily lives by showing kindness, apologizing when we’re wrong, and building understanding with those around us
Sep 21, 2024
A Culture of Violence: Confronting the Horrors of Sexual Abuse
Marital rape refers to non-consensual sexual activity that occurs within a marriage. It involves one spouse forcing or coercing the other into sexual acts without their consent. Despite being married, individuals have the right to refuse sexual activity, and consent must be present in all sexual int
Sep 6, 2024
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
Bangladesh is their home, yet time and time again, the indigenous people are treated like outsiders, pushed to the edges as if they don’t belong. They’ve been forced out of their lands and compelled to leave their homes to get a primary education. Why should they have to? Why should they be denied w
Aug 9, 2024
Quota or Merit: A nationwide Debate
The 2024 Quota Reform Movement, also known as the Bangla Blockade, is an escalating protest spearheaded by students and teachers from both public and private universities in Bangladesh. The movement demands reforming the orthodox quota-based recruitment system for all government jobs in the country.
Jul 16, 2024
Paradise Lost: St. Martin's Cry for Humanity
Imagine waking up to echoes of gunfire instead of the soothing sounds of seagulls, with your stomach growling louder than the bombardment. This is the harsh reality for the resilient residents of Saint Martin's Island amidst escalating conflicts that have turned their paradise into a war zone.
Jun 27, 2024