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THE SOUND AND THE FURY
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If the second US-Iran dialogue too fails, what comes next?
15 April 2026, 17:04 PM
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Even if deferred, Bangladesh must prepare for eventual LDC graduation
14 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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Why is BNP reneging on its own commitments to judicial independence?
14 April 2026, 12:00 PM
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Why is the government allowing rehabilitation of seasoned bank looters?
14 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Ration cuts without work rights may worsen the Rohingya plight
14 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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The Bank Resolution Act threatens to undo Bangladesh's hard-earned reforms
13 April 2026, 17:39 PM
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Jimmy Carter: The US president who called a spade a spade
In 2006, Carter famously sparked an outcry when his book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" was published.
17 January 2025, 09:00 AM
Understanding the rising concern of HMPV
Hospitals in China, where the ongoing spread has originated, have been alerted as an increasing number of people have become infected with this virus.
17 January 2025, 06:26 AM
Can life start again in Gaza?
Gaza faces a fragile ceasefire, yet Palestinian resilience and hopes for liberation persist.
17 January 2025, 02:00 AM
We never got a chance to reform our state and politics like now. Let’s not waste it
Our initial study of the reports of the four commissions indicates that the recommendations are quite substantive.
16 January 2025, 18:30 PM
Los Angeles wildfires: A tragic lesson from climate change
As of January 13, close to 100,000 people are under evacuation orders. The population is in nothing less than panic.
16 January 2025, 10:27 AM
Rural women must be recognised for their contribution
Gender discrimination in rural areas across Bangladesh continues to be a formidable barrier to both social and economic development.
16 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Viewing the defaulted loan saga through a micro lens
There’s a connection between non-payment of debt at micro and macro level.
16 January 2025, 05:00 AM
An ode to Prof Anisur Rahman
Professor Anisur Rahman was the founding father of the “Two Economies” theory, which formed the intellectual foundation of Bangladesh’s Liberation War.
16 January 2025, 04:00 AM
How education enhances human development
In measuring human development, the role of education is clear and concrete.
16 January 2025, 02:00 AM
View from the US: Donald Trump’s election
In anticipation of the election, a growing portion of Bangladeshis reported dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party.
15 January 2025, 10:48 AM
Why Bangladesh needs an injury law
Introducing a comprehensive injury law regime in Bangladesh could harness the principles established in Canadian legislation.
15 January 2025, 09:44 AM
It’s time our youth used their right to information
NGOs and activists still promoting the RTI law, however, tell us there have been recent indications of interest among youths in exercising the law.
15 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Jagannath University students’ demands are reasonable
As a teacher, I felt deeply ashamed that a student had to jeopardise their health and life simply to demand safe and accessible housing.
14 January 2025, 11:55 AM
Boosting Bangladesh’s ‘creator economy’
Bangladesh’s creator economy is booming, offering youth new opportunities for success.
14 January 2025, 10:00 AM
The power of silence in a bitter political rivalry
Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.
14 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Prioritise TIN returns over VAT hikes
VAT hikes burden the poor; improving tax compliance offers a fairer solution.
14 January 2025, 05:00 AM
No more concessions for India on border killing or fencing
Protecting our citizens and our border integrity is non-negotiable
14 January 2025, 02:10 AM
Education deserves a reform commission
Public and media discourse overwhelmingly favours the idea of a reform commission for education.
14 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Living in fear
It began in May last year, when I learnt that members of a law enforcement agency in Bangladesh were investigating my background and my family’s political affiliations.
13 January 2025, 11:32 AM
Protecting adolescents from the harm of social media
Studies reveal startling trends: adolescents spending over three hours daily on social media are twice as likely to face anxiety and depression.
13 January 2025, 08:00 AM