Is Bangladesh ready to access international climate finance?
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For a sustainable future, we must take energy efficiency seriously
31 August 2026
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Fixing our fragmented health data requires institutional leadership
31 August 2026
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Bangladesh and Malaysia must break the recruitment syndicate’s grip
31 August 2026
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Bangladesh should engage with Mecca pact, but not rush to join it
31 August 2026
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Could atmospheric water harvesting help Bangladesh tackle water scarcity?
30 August 2026
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Bangladesh needs a courtroom AI policy, and soon
30 August 2026
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Nepal flood shows why we must look further upstream
30 August 2026
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Recognising enforced disappearance is not enough. We need accountability
30 August 2026
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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