Reinstating a weaker NHRC is a dangerous regression
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Even if dormant, the RTI Act’s promise remains powerful
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Opening the door for owners of looted banks poses a serious risk
4 hour(s) ago
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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
Opinion
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
Some proposals for constitutional reform
The Constitution Reform Commission should recommend reforms based on the opinions of various sections of the population.
24 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Policies that could help break the inflation cycle
The central bank should strengthen its communication strategy to clarify policy decisions and their expected effects on inflation.
24 November 2024, 02:00 AM
COP29 negotiations: The deadlock over cardinal issues
Developing countries require about $6-8 trillion a year for climate action but some analysts view this as sleight of hand accounting.
23 November 2024, 14:00 PM
Energy transition can address global energy inequality
2024 is the warmest year on record, surpassing the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C threshold.
23 November 2024, 07:00 AM
Hasan Mahmud's comical U-turn
Once a fierce critic of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), former Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud now finds himself in an unexpected role, praising his former rivals.
23 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Of frequent demands and conspiracies
Are the apparitions of political sectarianism making a reappearance in Bangladesh?
23 November 2024, 02:00 AM
How Bangladesh is reviving its macroeconomy
Although the reforms have just started, some positive results are already visible.
23 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Pathways to world rankings for private universities in Bangladesh
A review of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings indicates that the number of Bangladeshi universities in the rankings are increasing.
22 November 2024, 05:00 AM
COP29 is a tipping point for addressing climate change
In Bangladesh, people are facing alarming situations in climate hotspots, particularly in the coastal regions and north-central river basins.
22 November 2024, 04:00 AM
Why did Abdullah have to die?
How many of those injured during the July-August uprising, like Abdullah, are still fighting for their lives?
22 November 2024, 02:00 AM
The Indian media and Bangladesh-India relations
The bilateral relationship must be based on a "win-win" policy, rooted in mutual respect, non-hegemony, and the pursuit of shared prosperity and deeper understanding.
21 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Shadow of US prosecutor’s bribery charge on Adani?
It remains to be seen how the political impact of the US prosecutors’ charges against the Adani group plays out.
21 November 2024, 11:30 AM
Bangladesh’s constitution needs a philosophical renewal
By grounding our laws in a renewed philosophical vision, our constitution can be reshaped.
21 November 2024, 09:00 AM
Chandabaji, mamla banijya can’t be our only future
These two crimes wreaked havoc in the lives of innocent people of our country during the Hasina regime.
21 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Philosophy’s role in bridging societal divides
Philosophy’s literary turn encourages relentless self-reflection, enabling it to navigate shifting social landscapes with agility and purpose.
21 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Bangladesh’s credit system needs to change
The central bank must recognise that the existing CIB laws are outdated and ineffective.
21 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh's progress in human rights inspires cautious optimism
The new government’s decision to ratify the convention indicates a willingness to address this pressing human rights concern.
21 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Reforms that we need for the MSMEs in Bangladesh
To increase value per MSMEs, we also need to build capacity of the MSME associations.
20 November 2024, 07:00 AM
Helping street children requires a holistic, evidence-based approach
The focus of local governments should be ensuring that child protection protection services are prioritised.
20 November 2024, 04:01 AM
Trump 2.0 and the future of Bangladesh-US defence relations
The Bay of Bengal holds a great strategic value as about half of the world's container traffic passes through this region, and its seaports handle around one-third of world trade.
20 November 2024, 03:00 AM