Reinstating a weaker NHRC is a dangerous regression
17 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Views
Even if dormant, the RTI Act’s promise remains powerful
17 April 2026, 12:00 PM
Views
Opening the door for owners of looted banks poses a serious risk
17 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Views
The many lives of Asha Bhosle’s voice
17 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Views
Primary school admission tests would be a misguided step
16 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Opinion
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
Views
Even if deferred, Bangladesh must prepare for eventual LDC graduation
14 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
The United Nations needs reforms
Financial contributions to the UN by big and powerful developing countries like China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and the oil-rich countries of the Middle East must increase so that the developing world has a solid voice.
24 October 2024, 03:00 AM
We need diverse expertise in the health reform committee
The formation of the health reform committee raises concerns due to the overrepresentation of individuals from a specific discipline.
24 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Reforms require unity among our politicians
Bangladesh’s political standards are now at their lowest point, with integrity in governance and honesty in leadership almost non-existent.
24 October 2024, 02:00 AM
How misinformation threatens our democracy
Democracy relies on the principles of informed citizen participation, transparency, and accountability.
23 October 2024, 10:30 AM
A blueprint for public sector reforms
The overarching goal should be to create a public administration that can meet the evolving needs of the citizens and contribute to their socio-economic development.
23 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Battery-powered rickshaw is the way forward
It is essential to bring the entire rickshaw industry under government administration.
23 October 2024, 04:00 AM
High tax expenditure: A paradox in Bangladesh’s tax system
Bangladesh has an unusually high tax expenditure to GDP ratio despite having low revenue generation through direct tax.
23 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Should we consider moving to a presidential system?
A presidential system would allow any individual, irrespective of party affiliation, to run directly for the highest office, breaking the monopoly of legacy politics and creating space for new leadership and innovation.
23 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Can Dr Yunus’s vision for youth leadership deliver change?
In reality, except for two student advisers in the interim government, the rest are older individuals.
22 October 2024, 09:00 AM
Bangladesh’s quest for a corruption-free tomorrow
Corruption manifests in various forms—such as bribery, favouritism, and embezzlement—and is experienced firsthand by ordinary citizens, entrepreneurs and investors.
22 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Compensation mechanism for road crashes still unclear
The act mentions a trust fund for victims, but it took four years after its passing for the fund to be set up.
22 October 2024, 06:00 AM
System reforms needed to deal with transport crisis
The core problem lies in the fragmented ownership of public transport.
22 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Doris Lessing’s message of hope for anti-Zionist protesters
Her message rings true for young anti-Zionist protesters who have been assaulted, arrested and subjected to smear campaigns for advocating for Palestinians.
22 October 2024, 03:00 AM
We need decent working hours to give better service
Working for long hours without rest and sleep can, of course, increase the risk of accidents.
22 October 2024, 03:00 AM
Efforts to bring order on the roads will continue
The 2018 Road Safety Movement was not only about making our roads safer but also about fighting against the irregularities and corruption in various sectors and agencies, particularly the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).
22 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Is Shakib alone responsible for his predicament?
Shakib’s 17-year cricket career was marked by numerous controversies, and his farewell is no different.
21 October 2024, 10:15 AM
The curious case of vanishing gold
The recent revelation of 12,000 bhori of gold mysteriously vanishing from Bangladesh Samabaya Bank Ltd could not have come at a more opportune moment.
21 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Navigating economic crisis and political unrest: Lessons Bangladesh and Sri Lanka can share
There is much to learn from both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two South Asian countries, as they navigate their shifting landscapes.
21 October 2024, 04:00 AM
Some concerns about the proposed changes in international crimes tribunals
The trials to prosecute those responsible for upholding and promoting a fascist regime must meet international standards of transparency.
21 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Reining in the soaring prices of essentials
In a nation where poverty remains a pressing issue, this relentless inflationary trend has thrust countless families to the precipice of financial instability.
21 October 2024, 02:00 AM