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
Beyond the war of ideals: Bangladesh must be governed with pragmatism
What Bangladesh needs right now is justice and a path to healing.
6 December 2024, 03:00 AM
The resurgence of political cartoons
How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.
6 December 2024, 02:00 AM
What is Indian media’s gain in branding us as a Hindu-hating country?
What has shocked me is their refusal to fact-check what they are writing, broadcasting or televising—a basic duty of any journalist.
5 December 2024, 18:30 PM
The BPL anthem: A rhythm of change
Bangladesh's youth rise up, fueling a cultural movement of protest and hope.
5 December 2024, 09:00 AM
Bangladeshis know how to shape their destiny
If religion alone could shape a state’s trajectory, Bangladesh would not have parted ways with Pakistan.
5 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Muslims in media, and media in Muslim-majority Bangladesh
Anti-Muslim media bigotry is so normalised that even Reuters initially circulated the false information that the slain lawyer was defending the Hindu leader.
5 December 2024, 05:00 AM
The risks of turning symbols into battlegrounds
For both Bangladesh and India, the stakes are too high to let flag-related controversies derail progress.
5 December 2024, 02:01 AM
Bring back married adolescent girls to schools
Child marriage in Bangladesh hinders girls' education and lifelong opportunities.
5 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Fact-checking: A pressing necessity in Bangladesh
A significant weakness of Bangladeshi media is their reliance on secondary sources without direct verification or cross-checking.
4 December 2024, 12:25 PM
The power of collaboration in policymaking
R&D can drive societal progress through communication between researchers and policymakers.
4 December 2024, 11:20 AM
Dismantling rural gender-based violence requires more than awareness
In rural areas, gender-based violence traps women in a cycle of abuse, fear, and systemic neglect.
4 December 2024, 06:00 AM
How Bangladeshis of all faiths can build mutual trust
The recent killing in Chattogram highlights the need for stronger interfaith trust.
4 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Amplifying leadership for an inclusive and sustainable future
Bangladesh must introduce a “disability budget” to ensure inclusive progress.
3 December 2024, 11:00 AM
A violation of diplomatic sanctity and breach of international law
Bangladesh is justified in demanding accountability.
3 December 2024, 09:49 AM
Equality remains elusive 54 years on
The state and society have failed to create a positive financial, policy, or environmental situation for persons with disabilities.
3 December 2024, 07:00 AM
Bangladesh needs to rebuild its disaster management system
Bangladesh must develop a new disaster management system.
3 December 2024, 05:00 AM
From possibilities to policies: Transitioning to a disability-friendly Bangladesh
The road to a truly inclusive and disability-friendly Bangladesh is undoubtedly long and complex, but there is much potential for success.
3 December 2024, 02:00 AM
An anatomy of the current economic situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's economy faces instability, inflation, and political unrest hindering growth.
3 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Let the textile tussle begin
A potential shift in US-China trade relations is a rare chance for Bangladesh to take a giant leap forward in the global garment trade.
2 December 2024, 05:00 AM
Piercing the invisibility of violence against Adibashi women
Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.
2 December 2024, 02:00 AM