Reinstating a weaker NHRC is a dangerous regression
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The many lives of Asha Bhosle’s voice
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Primary school admission tests would be a misguided step
16 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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BCB’s cycle of political interference and dysfunction
16 April 2026, 22:00 PM
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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
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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
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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
CHT Accord implementation a pressing need
The CHT Accord remains unfulfilled 27 years later, leaving the Jumma people in turmoil.
2 December 2024, 02:00 AM
CPD’s 30-year journey: A testament to growth and resilience
CPD’s overarching objective is to contribute to good governance by promoting accountability and transparency and ensuring equitable development.
1 December 2024, 11:00 AM
The battle against tax evasion: A UN tax convention can ensure everyone pays their fair share
G20's historic move on taxing the super-rich could shift global economic power.
1 December 2024, 10:00 AM
Widening the domain of domestic abuse
Marital rape remains unrecognized in Bangladesh, leaving little room for recourse.
1 December 2024, 06:00 AM
The gathering storm
Post-revolution challenges and the new generation’s role in shaping our future
1 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Can Dhaka’s spirit be reclaimed?
For years, I’ve watched two young boys hang out at a family-owned tea stall near my home. Their conversations evolved from debates about football and bikes to heavier topics like shoshon (exploitation) versus shashon (rule) during the curfew of July, questioning which path Hasina was following.
30 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh stock market: Analysing the challenges ahead
The Bangladesh stock (equity) market has experienced significant fluctuations since the 2010 market crash, reflecting a challenging macroeconomic and political environment.
30 November 2024, 18:00 PM
The fate of Dhaka’s strays, a struggle against apathy
The reality for the cats and dogs, roaming Dhaka’s streets remains bleak as our society fails to show much empathy.
30 November 2024, 09:49 AM
Breaking chains with a pen: A child’s dream of education
According to a recent study, over 47 percent of child labourers in Bangladesh were not attending school.
30 November 2024, 08:21 AM
Can Bangladesh prosper without gender equality?
Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.
30 November 2024, 06:00 AM
City tails: Coexisting with stray animals in urban spaces
In the urban spaces across Bangladesh, we need to adopt a model of human-non-human relations that is both practical and moral.
30 November 2024, 04:00 AM
Challenges abound for the interim government, but sound policymaking can help
With thoughtful policymaking and a commitment to leaving a credible legacy, this administration can transform a period of uncertainty into a moment of renewal.
30 November 2024, 02:00 AM
How the Muslim world can do more for Palestine
The Muslim world has the resources, influence, and moral imperative to act, yet its disunity and complacency have left Palestine increasingly isolated.
29 November 2024, 09:00 AM
How election can be a tool of accountability
Bangladesh's electoral system must be reformed carefully.
29 November 2024, 05:30 AM
When digital space becomes a paradise for harassers
In the era of technology, gender-based violence too has taken a new form in the digital space in Bangladesh.
29 November 2024, 02:15 AM
Takeaways from COP29
The climate clock is ticking faster than ever for countries like Bangladesh.
29 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Priorities for Bangladesh’s health sector
Crucial steps are needed in the health sector for lasting change.
28 November 2024, 07:00 AM
The unseen cost of Dhaka’s toxic air
Dhaka's air is a silent killer, endangering health and futures in a toxic haze.
28 November 2024, 02:10 AM