Bangladesh's measles outbreak is a warning against the complacency of success
13 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
11 dead over the World Cup: The real problem is not football
13 July 2026, 11:00 AM
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Our climate budget must prioritise the displaced
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Why the International Crimes Tribunal’s mandate must be protected
12 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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How long must we ask the same questions about education?
13 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Build physical spaces for children before banning virtual ones
12 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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To build like Shanghai, start with Dhaka's east
12 July 2026, 11:00 AM
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Bangladesh just passed a law against hill-cutting. Why does it skip the Chittagong Hill Tracts?
12 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Rethinking how we teach political science
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bangladesh must hold its own amid changing geopolitics
11 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Blowin’ in the Wind
The misdirected outrage over the women’s football team strike
Bangladesh women footballers strike over coach's behavior, face public backlash.
7 February 2025, 02:10 AM
Police reform must break free from colonial legacy
Police reform must enable the force to function freely, fairly, justly, and independently.
7 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Media, law enforcement have failed yet another child
Both the law enforcement officials and journalists failed miserably to protect the child’s best interest.
6 February 2025, 11:23 AM
We need public health reform for steady economic growth
Investing in public health ensures stability, resilience, and long-term growth.
6 February 2025, 09:00 AM
Time to Act: A one-stop solution for uprising victims is moral imperative
The state is sending them from one office to another, from one city to another
6 February 2025, 07:10 AM
Breathing in the apocalypse
A smog-choked city feigns denial as it claims the title of worst air quality.
6 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Renewed US-China trade war is about tech supremacy too
China's determination to become a major player in this field is evident.
6 February 2025, 04:53 AM
'Israel killed 75 of my relatives in a single strike'
Ibrahim Saleem Kishko, a Palestinian student at Dhaka Medical College, offers a window into the reality of life in Gaza.
6 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Is the pendulum swinging too fast between left, centre and right?
With the fall of the autocratic Awami League regime, our differences have once again surfaced.
6 February 2025, 02:00 AM
DUCSU election will usher in student unity
The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.
5 February 2025, 07:00 AM
A golden opportunity for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has always been a viable destination for Chinese firms as it offers some significant benefits that Chinese companies enjoy at home.
5 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Awami League protests: A comeback or a cry for relevance?
Awami League’s protests reflect a party grappling with its own political survival rather than a genuine struggle for democracy.
5 February 2025, 02:00 AM
World Cancer Day: Importance of holistic approach for patient care
World Cancer Day: "United in Unique." See the person, not just the patient--a call for unity.
4 February 2025, 09:10 AM
Can pluralism replace secularism in Bangladesh?
Replacing secularism with pluralism poses significant risks if not accompanied by clear and enforceable measures.
4 February 2025, 06:30 AM
To solve the Rohingya crisis, we must address the root causes
The Rohingya crisis continues to mystify everyone with its uncertainties.
4 February 2025, 06:09 AM
We need a national cancer registry
Establishing a national cancer registry is crucial for advancing cancer control in Bangladesh.
4 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Trump’s tariff shockwaves and implications for Bangladesh
The imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump is a departure from traditional free trade principles promoted by the World Trade Organization.
4 February 2025, 02:00 AM
The end of progress?
With the return of Donald Trump and his MAGA movement, perhaps we should call the current era “end of progress.”
3 February 2025, 09:00 AM
A repeal that retains impunity
Why is the interim government taking this seemingly anti-public stance?
3 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Civil service 2.0: A prototype for reform
Although a lot can be said about the civil service obsession of the people in general, it is one of the guaranteed pathways towards upward mobility in Bangladesh.
3 February 2025, 05:00 AM