Bangladesh's measles outbreak is a warning against the complacency of success
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11 dead over the World Cup: The real problem is not football
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Our climate budget must prioritise the displaced
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Why the International Crimes Tribunal’s mandate must be protected
12 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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How long must we ask the same questions about education?
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Build physical spaces for children before banning virtual ones
12 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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To build like Shanghai, start with Dhaka's east
12 July 2026, 11:00 AM
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Bangladesh just passed a law against hill-cutting. Why does it skip the Chittagong Hill Tracts?
12 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Rethinking how we teach political science
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bangladesh must hold its own amid changing geopolitics
11 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Blowin’ in the Wind
Are school buses the answer to our traffic woes?
There are plenty of great examples of improving the traffic situation around schools and making the children's lives better.
21 March 2025, 06:00 AM
A life dedicated to nation-building
Syed Manzur Elahi's life as a visionary business leader and national hero.
21 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Let’s begin a discourse of resistance against forest fires
Bangladesh’s forests and genetic resources are continuously subjected to distress and threats.
21 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Absurdity of justice
Since Margaret Thatcher, we have had that problem in spades in the UK; blame for failure is bounced around between ministries and private contractors, between policy ideas and those responsible for implementation.
20 March 2025, 09:30 AM
Why Tulsi Gabbard’s statements on Bangladesh matter
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s recent remarks on Bangladesh are not only irresponsible but also unfair and baseless.
20 March 2025, 09:15 AM
What should be discussed at the international Rohingya conference
Bangladesh should seek global support to solve Rohingya crisis at the upcoming conference.
20 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Reconstructing society: Lessons from a cybercrime case
Girl targeted with AI deepfake porn & extortion. Community unites for justice.
20 March 2025, 04:00 AM
Happiness? In this economy?
International Day of Happiness in Bangladesh: A cruel joke? Few find joy amidst daily struggles.
20 March 2025, 02:44 AM
We must create an equitable tax system
In Bangladesh, nearly 70 percent of total tax revenue comes from indirect taxes.
20 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Reimagining primary healthcare through the GP system
Despite progress in Bangladesh’s health sector, primary healthcare (PHC) remains inadequate, particularly in rural areas where access to qualified doctors is limited.
19 March 2025, 10:30 AM
The dragon and the delta
A new chapter in Bangladesh-China relations
19 March 2025, 04:00 AM
Rethinking char development in Bangladesh
We must keep the focus on the plight of char people alive and draw attention of the current interim government to address the problem with new approaches, policies, and institutions.
19 March 2025, 02:00 AM
It’s time Bangladesh built its own global apparel brand
Why can’t Bangladesh have its own global apparel brand?
18 March 2025, 19:00 PM
A pioneer of modern journalism in South Asia
Ahmad's journalism is overshadowed. He modernised Bangla press via papers like Ittehad after WWI.
18 March 2025, 11:30 AM
One month into USAID funding freeze: How the NGO world is coping
The suspension has disproportionately affected women and children, who are already the most vulnerable in crisis situations.
18 March 2025, 10:00 AM
We must be economical in our energy use
We are facing rising power demand amid summer, Ramadan, and energy efficiency challenges.
18 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Yunus speaks out: A rallying cry for women’s safety
He ordered the policemen, in no uncertain terms, that they ensure the safety of women and bring the perpetrators to justice
18 March 2025, 06:01 AM
How parties can reach a consensus on reforms and elections
Prolonged uncertainty or a rigid "reform first, elections later" or “my way or the highway” stance will only deepen the crisis.
18 March 2025, 05:00 AM
Are we looking at a second republic or a fourth?
The fundamental goal must be to preserve historical integrity rather than rewrite history for political convenience.
18 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Abul Mansur’s lament was the unfulfilled promise of democracy
Following autocracy's fall, debates on the constitution, elections, & democracy intensify, echoing Abul Mansur Ahmad's insights.
18 March 2025, 02:31 AM