Could the Indian foreign secretary’s visit create positive optics?

Vikram Misri's visit to Dhaka signals efforts to stabilise Bangladesh-India ties.
15 December 2024, 07:00 AM

International courts impel advisory climate action

A deep dive into the ICJ hearings on climate change and state responsibilities.
15 December 2024, 06:00 AM

Right to information is meaningless without information commissioners

Delay in reconstituting the Information Commission is hindering transparency and accountability.
15 December 2024, 03:00 AM

Time for many to apologise

It is time for discerning citizens to ponder over the factors and circumstances that have brought us to this precarious condition.
15 December 2024, 02:00 AM

The Republic TV’s gospel of gibberish

Exploring the sensationalist world of Republic TV and its controversial hosts.
14 December 2024, 07:00 AM

Rebuilding Syria after Assad

Syrians will not miss Assad, a brutal ruler who failed his people.
14 December 2024, 05:00 AM

Martyrs and memory

We should use Martyred Intellectuals Day as an opportunity to meaningfully engage with their memories.
14 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Bangladesh-India relations must be based on justice and equal dignity

Exploring the complexities of Bangladesh-India relations, cooperation, and challenges.
14 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Reading Rokeya through the lens of 1857-58 and July 2024

People of the Indian subcontinent, especially those in Bengal, never accepted European colonial rule.
13 December 2024, 07:00 AM

Why are our roads still death traps?

Bangladesh faces a road safety crisis, with high fatalities and systemic neglect.
13 December 2024, 06:00 AM

Hate is bringing us closer to our own extinction

We are now going through times of extreme anxiety caused by economic uncertainty, rapid social change, and complex global issues.
13 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Assad’s ouster and the ever-changing world for Bangladesh

Do we have the expertise to tackle the crises and exploit the opportunities in the evolving geopolitical scenario?
12 December 2024, 18:30 PM

SWAp’s effectiveness for Bangladesh’s health sector

Exploring alternatives to SWAp in Bangladesh’s health sector is a pressing discussion.
12 December 2024, 06:00 AM

Bangladesh's governance crisis is beyond superficial solutions

It requires a complete overhaul of the systems that allowed corruption, inefficiency, and anti-democratic practices to flourish.
12 December 2024, 04:00 AM

The media's role in Bangladesh 2.0

Beyond the immediate challenges of political interference and legal harassment, Bangladesh’s media faces deeper structural problems.
12 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Third terminal: A breeding ground of mega corruption

Corruption was the trademark of the ousted government.
11 December 2024, 12:00 PM

Cigarette city: Breathing in Dhaka’s signature cocktail

Our city’s air quality has reached such hazardous levels that stepping outside is now equivalent to puffing on 22 cigarettes a day.
11 December 2024, 10:00 AM

Beyond tokenism

People with disabilities in Bangladesh face deep social and political exclusion.
11 December 2024, 08:00 AM

Spreading false narratives will get Indian media nowhere

Indian journalists should uphold journalistic standards and present reports based on facts.
11 December 2024, 06:00 AM

Are our information systems secure enough?

Cyber-attacks are on the rise in Bangladesh, highlighting the need for robust security.
11 December 2024, 05:00 AM