Reconstructing society: Lessons from a cybercrime case

Girl targeted with AI deepfake porn & extortion. Community unites for justice.
20 March 2025

Happiness? In this economy?

International Day of Happiness in Bangladesh: A cruel joke? Few find joy amidst daily struggles.
20 March 2025

We must create an equitable tax system

In Bangladesh, nearly 70 percent of total tax revenue comes from indirect taxes.
20 March 2025

Reimagining primary healthcare through the GP system

Despite progress in Bangladesh’s health sector, primary healthcare (PHC) remains inadequate, particularly in rural areas where access to qualified doctors is limited.
19 March 2025

The dragon and the delta

A new chapter in Bangladesh-China relations
19 March 2025

Rethinking char development in Bangladesh

We must keep the focus on the plight of char people alive and draw attention of the current interim government to address the problem with new approaches, policies, and institutions.
19 March 2025

It’s time Bangladesh built its own global apparel brand

Why can’t Bangladesh have its own global apparel brand?
18 March 2025

A pioneer of modern journalism in South Asia

Ahmad's journalism is overshadowed. He modernised Bangla press via papers like Ittehad after WWI.
18 March 2025

One month into USAID funding freeze: How the NGO world is coping

The suspension has disproportionately affected women and children, who are already the most vulnerable in crisis situations.
18 March 2025

We must be economical in our energy use

We are facing rising power demand amid summer, Ramadan, and energy efficiency challenges.
18 March 2025

Yunus speaks out: A rallying cry for women’s safety

He ordered the policemen, in no uncertain terms, that they ensure the safety of women and bring the perpetrators to justice
18 March 2025

How parties can reach a consensus on reforms and elections

Prolonged uncertainty or a rigid "reform first, elections later" or “my way or the highway” stance will only deepen the crisis.
18 March 2025

Are we looking at a second republic or a fourth?

The fundamental goal must be to preserve historical integrity rather than rewrite history for political convenience.
18 March 2025

Abul Mansur’s lament was the unfulfilled promise of democracy

Following autocracy's fall, debates on the constitution, elections, & democracy intensify, echoing Abul Mansur Ahmad's insights.
18 March 2025

Our schools must do more to stop bullying

Despite being quite the nerd, I found no solace in education.
17 March 2025

Financial literacy: A key defence against fraud

The financial sector is increasingly targeted by various types of fraud, including phishing, identity theft, credit card fraud, and Ponzi schemes.
17 March 2025

The future of international crimes prosecution in Bangladesh

The prosecution of international crimes, whether at the international or domestic level, is a serious matter.
17 March 2025

Pain, bleeding and helplessness: Living with fibroids and cysts

Women's health research is inequitable despite physiological differences. This is a social injustice.
17 March 2025

Awami League's downfall and the politics of cognitive dissonance

Acknowledging mistakes is not a sign of weakness; it is a prerequisite for political rehabilitation.
17 March 2025

What’s blocking the reforms in Bangladesh?

Implementing the desired reforms in Bangladesh is particularly challenging due to the complexities of political and social realities.
17 March 2025