Primary school admission tests would be a misguided step
16 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Opinion
BCB’s cycle of political interference and dysfunction
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Opinion
March of the microfascists
16 April 2026, 09:00 AM
THE SOUND AND THE FURY
Can a bank resolution framework work if discredited owners return?
16 April 2026, 12:00 PM
Opinion
If the second US-Iran dialogue too fails, what comes next?
15 April 2026, 17:04 PM
Views
Even if deferred, Bangladesh must prepare for eventual LDC graduation
14 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
Why is BNP reneging on its own commitments to judicial independence?
14 April 2026, 12:00 PM
Opinion
Why is the government allowing rehabilitation of seasoned bank looters?
14 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Views
Ration cuts without work rights may worsen the Rohingya plight
14 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Opinion
The Bank Resolution Act threatens to undo Bangladesh's hard-earned reforms
13 April 2026, 17:39 PM
Views
Elegy on Andrew Eagle
Tribute to Andrew Eagle, a gifted writer, cherished friend, and storyteller.
29 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Generation Z will be shaping the next few decades
Gen Z's voice should be included in global and local decision-making.
29 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Can we save our republic?
The only way to preserve our newly acquired freedom is to put power where it belongs—to the people.
29 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Proper audits can ensure social compliance in the RMG industry
Explore social compliance audits in Bangladesh’s RMG sector and their impact on workers.
28 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Time to recognise women's contribution in agriculture
Explore the challenges women face in agriculture and the urgent need for equal opportunities.
28 December 2024, 06:00 AM
The shadow of Digital Security Act over the Cyber Protection Ordinance
Some provisions of the DSA (and the CSA) have been included in the new Cyber Protection Ordinance.
28 December 2024, 02:04 AM
From crisis to change: The right education can sustain the revolution
Standing on the isthmus of change, we must avoid any form of myopia.
28 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Rethinking our labour market challenges
It is well understood that labour market mismatch may occur because of a lack of investment in key industries.
27 December 2024, 05:00 AM
How can Bangladesh improve its waste management?
Bangladesh has been facing severe problems in waste management for decades.
27 December 2024, 03:00 AM
For a climate-resilient urban future, we need empowered women
Climate change disproportionately affects women and many migrate to cities.
27 December 2024, 02:10 AM
Why the energy and power master plan must be reviewed
The current energy and power goals do not reflect the targets of Bangladesh’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), nor the SDG 7 on clean energy access.
27 December 2024, 02:05 AM
The 'kidult' conundrum
Explore the growing kidult trend: adults embracing nostalgia through toys and collectibles.
26 December 2024, 11:00 AM
Act now to secure a future for Rohingyas
Rohingya children in camps face a lost future without education or opportunities.
26 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Charting a path ahead for the RMG sector
Bangladesh has emerged as an economic success story, primarily through its booming ready-made garments (RMG) sector.
26 December 2024, 05:00 AM
Corporate climate action must not be ignored
The world’s largest corporations are responsible for a disproportionate share of global carbon emissions.
26 December 2024, 03:00 AM
What Bangladesh can learn from Argentina’s struggle with enforced disappearance
The Mayer Daak movement in Bangladesh has emerged as a powerful symbol of resistance.
26 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Digital Bangladesh needs more digital progression
Explore how digital transformation and affordable internet can drive growth in Bangladesh.
25 December 2024, 10:30 AM
The daily dread of protests and gridlock
If Dhaka had a national sport, it wouldn’t be cricket—it would be protests.
25 December 2024, 07:13 AM
Bangladesh and ASEAN: A bridge too far?
Bangladesh seeks stronger ties with ASEAN but faces challenges in governance.
25 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Communal narrative is a no-go zone!
Communal narratives perpetuated by the political cheerleaders or propaganda machines in Delhi will only cement anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.
25 December 2024, 02:00 AM