Bangladesh needs a courtroom AI policy, and soon
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Nepal flood shows why we must look further upstream
11 HOUR(s)
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Opinion
Recognising enforced disappearance is not enough. We need accountability
30 August 2026
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Opinion
Bangladesh needs to invest in home-based childcare
29 August 2026
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It is time to make menstrual leave a reality in Bangladesh
29 August 2026
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Opinion
Nine years on, the Rohingya still don't have a safe road home
29 August 2026
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Blowin’ in the Wind
Bangladesh’s gas crisis is also a logistics crisis
29 August 2026
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Views
More LNG is not the answer to Bangladesh's energy crisis
28 August 2026
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Modern-day parenting needs better support
28 August 2026
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A legal roadmap to recovering stolen assets
Bangladesh needs rigorous legal strategy to reclaim its illegally transferred assets.
3 April 2025
The fact-checking boom: A growing industry or a fading promise?
The growth in number and scope of fact-checking projects is a testament to our collective hunger for clarity in a chaotic world.
2 April 2025
Decentralising Bangladesh is the way to efficient governance, equitable development
Currently, the country’s administrative and judicial structures remain heavily centralised, creating bottlenecks in service delivery.
1 April 2025
Can our month-long book fair survive the test of time?
The book fair was not just an event for us, it was a reflection of our love for Bangla language and literature.
31 March 2025
A practical approach to handling negligence cases
Accountability in negligence cases can be ensured by implementing a system that mandates businesses and service providers to carry liability insurance and allows lawyers to receive a percentage of awarded damages.
30 March 2025
Sanjida Khatun: Different and defiant
Sanjida Khatun was a cultural icon and scholar of Tagore's legacy.
30 March 2025
The silent struggles of adolescence
Jamie believed his actions were justified because social media had distorted his sense of right and wrong, making him think harming a woman who mistreated him was acceptable
30 March 2025
Should Bangladesh be divided into four provinces?
What Bangladesh truly requires is an effective and manageable administrative framework rather than an expansion of the flawed system we currently endure.
30 March 2025
Do I really need that new piece of clothing?
The true cost of clothing is paid by our polluted rivers and environment.
30 March 2025
Dhaka’s earthquake gamble: Built on sand, bribery, and blind faith
Dhaka is a city of miracles, a place where logic takes a backseat, and hope is the currency of survival.
30 March 2025
What if a major earthquake strikes Dhaka?
Myanmar earthquake should serve as a wake-up call
29 March 2025
Sanjida Khatun: ‘Dekho jawar pother pashe, Chhute hawa pagol para’
She has left behind a life filled with relentless dedication and remarkable achievements.
29 March 2025
Will Trump 2.0 end the liberal international order?
Trump's second presidency is challenging the future of the liberal international order.
29 March 2025
Our coastal communities need a climate justice plan
Bangladesh faces climate crisis: rising seas threaten 20M by 2050. Least responsible, most affected.
29 March 2025
BIMSTEC must adapt to global shifts and future challenges
One major challenge is the escalation of uncertainty, a notable trend in the global trade regime.
29 March 2025
Eid in a time of uncertainty and change
To bring back confidence, the rule of law must be established.
29 March 2025
How China’s green energy strategy can inspire Bangladesh
Shifting towards green energy would significantly improve our air quality.
28 March 2025
A barber’s lament: The harsh reality of Bangladesh’s common people
The needs of ordinary people have been ignored throughout all regimes.
28 March 2025
Who will the citizens vote for in the next election?
Survey says BNP leads with 41.7%, but data is from a fraction of total sample.
28 March 2025
Stability is the need of the hour
Right now, there are two major issues: progress of reforms, and the prospect of election
27 March 2025