Kaberi Maitraya

Senior Journalist, New York

Former Senior Reporter, Ekattor TV

After the Budget: Is It Possible for Bangladesh to Regain Fiscal Justice?

June 02, 2025

As Bangladesh has already declared its 2025-26 national budget, two urgent and fundamental questions require renewed attention: how can the country significantly improve domestic resource mobilization,

Hold the Presses for Truth: Why Newspapers Still Define Credibility

June 01, 2025

In an era defined by the relentless scroll and the fleeting digital byte, amidst a cacophony of online voices often unfiltered and unverified, a quiet but profound truth persists: the newspaper remains an indispensable pillar of a well-informed society. While the digital revolution has undeniably reshaped the media landscape, it has also, paradoxically, highlighted the enduring value of curated, verified, and thoughtfully analyzed news. Reports of its demise have been greatly exaggerated; for millions, the newspaper continues its daily mission as a beacon in the information fog.

Why Anti-India Sentiment Rising in Bangladesh

December 15, 2024

The anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh has escalated significantly, resulting in strained diplomatic relations that reflect deep-rooted historical grievances and contemporary political challenges. The current situation demands attention to various factors that contribute to this hostility and its implications for future bilateral relations.

India has three choices for Sheikh Hasina!

October 09, 2024

Delhi has begun making plans to keep the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina permanently in India, as opposed to moving her to a third nation. This has been verified by multiple trustworthy Indian government sources for certain media outlets. In recent days, different media and newspapers in Bangladesh have reported that Sheikh Hasina is leaving India and heading to a Middle Eastern country at any time.

Bangladesh and the Specter of ‘Foreign Powers’

September 01, 2024

C. Raja Mohan, a visiting professor at the South Asian Studies Institute of the National University of Singapore and the international affairs editor at the Indian media outlet The Indian Express, has delivered an analytical speech on the coup in Dhaka, Sheikh Hasina's downfall, Delhi’s role, and the Indian media’s concurrent 'foreign hand' conspiracy theories. This analysis was recently published by The Indian Express. Let’s take a look at that analysis.

The crises facing Bangladesh

August 05, 2024

The nation has witnessed a procession of deaths. Every act of killing signifies a defeat of humanity. Such perilous paths are undesirable. Partition did not allow the country to stand on its own feet for a long time. Mutual understanding had disappeared.

Tax, abortion and immigration: Where Kamala Harris stands on America’s key issues

July 24, 2024

Taxes, abortion, and immigration.Where Kamala Harris stands on America's biggest issues, including taxes, abortion, and immigration.

‘We’re still fighting in this fight together’-Biden

July 23, 2024

Biden speaks to campaign staff as he passes the torch to Kamala: ‘We’re still fighting in this fight together’

I Want to See the Country on the Screen

July 19, 2024

Open the internet immediately.