Reinstating a weaker NHRC is a dangerous regression
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Even if dormant, the RTI Act’s promise remains powerfu
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Opening the door for owners of looted banks poses a serious risk
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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
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
Building a lasting defence against fascism
We may have seen the fall of one fascist regime, but have we truly eradicated fascism itself?
28 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Has the media gotten out of the grip of (self-)censorship?
Failing to pursue these fundamental reforms at this critical moment would perpetuate the past practice of media suppression.
28 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Accessibility of healthcare in Bangladesh
What should be the government’s main role in health service delivery?
27 November 2024, 09:30 AM
Bridging evidence gaps to end gender-based violence
There is a global need for stronger policies and research to combat gender-based violence.
27 November 2024, 07:00 AM
Could Biden’s gambit lead to a larger catastrophe?
Biden’s decision may reshape the course of the war, the future of US-Russian relations, the stability of Europe, and the global balance of power.
27 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Dhaka, a Gotham caught in the crossfire of conspiracies
Citizens must confront the forces exploiting their grievances.
27 November 2024, 02:00 AM
The silent suffering of stray animals
We must act to protect stray animals after the poisoning tragedy in Mohammadpur.
26 November 2024, 09:00 AM
The unresolved question of 'non-economic’ loss and damage
Exploring the intersection of climate change and non-economic loss and damage.
26 November 2024, 06:00 AM
A roadmap for rickshaw management is essential
Immediate action is needed to establish and enforce operating guidelines for both pedal and battery-powered rickshaws.
26 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Monuments of resistance and the politics of memory
Now is the prime time to claim, and even reclaim, what is rightfully ours, and to discard what no longer represents Bangladesh Version 2.0.
26 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Breaking the cycle of juvenile crime
Why are so many of our children and teenagers drawn into the shadows of gang culture?
26 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Violence against women is a denial of human rights
November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.
25 November 2024, 10:00 AM
The nation still failing its women
Violence against women in Bangladesh feels like an existential tragedy.
25 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Rising above youthwashing at COP29
Tokenism at events like COP29 risks reducing youth engagement to mere visibility.
25 November 2024, 04:00 AM
Empathy is missing for survivors seeking justice
Examining Bangladesh's challenges in supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
25 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Why is the banking sector crisis so deep-rooted?
The regime-sponsored immorality to protect or pamper the financial gangsters not only eroded the future of the banking sector, but also made the wound too difficult to recover from.
25 November 2024, 02:00 AM
How ‘tagging’ silences critical voices in Bangladesh
A democratic society’s resilience relies on its ability to engage with diverse perspectives without reducing them to simple tags.
24 November 2024, 10:45 AM
Thank you, Rafa
Fifteen or 20, or even 35, Nadal gave every cent of his being when he stepped on the court.
24 November 2024, 06:00 AM