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Primary school admission tests would be a misguided step

Tamanna Akther Shanta

16 April 2026, 13:00 PM Opinion

BCB’s cycle of political interference and dysfunction

Bishwajit Roy

9 hour(s) ago Opinion

March of the microfascists

Sushmita S Preetha

16 April 2026, 09:00 AM THE SOUND AND THE FURY

Can a bank resolution framework work if discredited owners return?

Mamun Rashid

16 April 2026, 12:00 PM Opinion

If the second US-Iran dialogue too fails, what comes next?

Syed Raiyan Amir

15 April 2026, 17:04 PM Views

Even if deferred, Bangladesh must prepare for eventual LDC graduation

Fahmida Khatun

14 April 2026, 09:00 AM Opinion

Why is BNP reneging on its own commitments to judicial independence?

Sharif Bhuiyan

14 April 2026, 12:00 PM Opinion

Why is the government allowing rehabilitation of seasoned bank looters?

Birupaksha Paul

14 April 2026, 11:00 AM Views

Ration cuts without work rights may worsen the Rohingya plight

Mohammed Zonaid

14 April 2026, 13:00 PM Opinion

bank resolution act Bangladesh 2026 impact on banking reform

The Bank Resolution Act threatens to undo Bangladesh's hard-earned reforms

M. Kabir Hassan

13 April 2026, 17:39 PM Views

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University students deserve a better learning experience

In our university classrooms, passive lectures are still the dominant mode of teaching.

11 December 2024, 03:00 AM

Bangladesh must act in the ICJ Rohingya genocide proceedings

Despite hosting over a million Rohingya refugees for more than seven years, Bangladesh has conspicuously remained silent on the possibility of intervening in the ICJ proceedings.

11 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Calling on citizen warriors: Unite, resist, overcome

Bangladesh faces a disinformation war threatening its image, sovereignty, and unity.

10 December 2024, 09:00 AM

‘We must challenge not just regimes, but also oppressive legal machinery'

Human rights lawyer Taqbir Huda talks about the current state of human rights in Bangladesh and the potential way forward.

10 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Our chance to be heard

Changing mindsets and media action are key to ending violence against women.

9 December 2024, 12:30 PM

Is post-uprising Bangladesh on the right track?

The interim government’s stated goal of establishing a liberal democracy may be overly idealistic given Bangladesh’s current social and political landscape.

9 December 2024, 09:00 AM

Miles to go 30 years after Beijing Declaration

The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action will be observed, providing a timely opportunity to renew the sense of urgency and take action to reverse the trends of GBV.

9 December 2024, 06:00 AM

How significant is Rokeya today?

Defaced image of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossein raises questions on women's rights and feminism.

9 December 2024, 05:00 AM

Why bringing the laundered money back may not be easy

Dirty money is conveniently welcomed in host economies, becoming clean until proven otherwise.

9 December 2024, 03:00 AM

Why India cannot afford to undermine Bangladesh

Bangladesh and India stand at a crossroads; let us hope they choose the path of cooperation, not conflict.

9 December 2024, 02:00 AM

2 wars changed Syria’s fortune

In every crisis lies opportunity, and in every opportunity lurks crisis.

8 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh needs to strengthen its political leadership

Effective political leadership is essential for achieving democratic governance.

8 December 2024, 07:00 AM

Post COP29 environmental challenges for the interim govt

Bangladesh is facing a disaster on the environmental front owing to the severe and ongoing threat posed by climate change.

8 December 2024, 06:00 AM

The shadows of everyday violence

Disrupting the cycle of GBV requires moving beyond performative outrage to bring about systemic change grounded in evidence-based strategies, beginning with enhanced data collection.

8 December 2024, 04:00 AM