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