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The renewal of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty 2026 between Bangladesh and India will determine Bangladesh's water security.
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A lyrical meditation on Titash Ekti Nodir Naam, where Mallabarman and Ghatak intertwine rivers, memory, and Bengal’s fractured history.
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Even if dormant, the RTI Act’s promise remains powerful
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Opening the door for owners of looted banks poses a serious risk
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Fix the accountability gap in the NBFI sector
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BCB’s cycle of political interference and dysfunction
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Primary school admission tests would be a misguided step
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Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman no more
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Fuel crisis pushes Hatirjheel water taxi service to brink
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Trip cuts and delays leave commuters struggling
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Interim govt, Meta failed to act on long-running online incitement
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Choose cabinet with utmost care, for it may determine success or failure
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In Focus
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A six-point strategic memo to the new government
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Bangladesh’s economic roadmap: Priorities for the next government
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Next Step / The ‘Asian tiger’ dream is stalling. It is time Bangladeshi founders look to the Gulf
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Next Step / Why entrepreneurship must be Bangladesh’s next national mission
17 February 2026, 09:35 AM
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