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We must adapt to the changing rules of global trade and development
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MACRO MIRROR
The real cost of an absent information commission
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Our universities need a broader curricular vision before any restructuring
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For the agriculture sector, the challenge is not just money but where it goes
14 July 2026, 11:00 AM
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A congestion charge alone will not untangle Dhaka’s traffic
14 July 2026, 13:00 PM
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Why must our streets flood even after so much investment?
14 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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Without timely labour data, how will we know if jobs are being created?
14 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Bangladesh's measles outbreak is a warning against the complacency of success
13 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
End political influence on the banking sector
The ongoing crisis has been caused by the last one and a half decades of grand-scale deviation of governance in the banking industry.
30 December 2024, 07:08 AM
The generation that swipes right on revolutions
In 2024, Bangladesh’s youth, Millennials and Gen Z, are rewriting the political playbook.
30 December 2024, 02:10 AM
Uprising, unity, and uncertainty: Power, protest, and politics in 2024
To speak of politics in 2024 is also to recall the entire history of political culture that has unfolded in Bangladesh since 1972.
30 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Air pollution menace needs effective dust and waste management
Dhaka’s air pollution is worsened by dust from construction and roadworks, requiring solutions.
29 December 2024, 08:01 AM
Elegy on Andrew Eagle
Tribute to Andrew Eagle, a gifted writer, cherished friend, and storyteller.
29 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Generation Z will be shaping the next few decades
Gen Z's voice should be included in global and local decision-making.
29 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Can we save our republic?
The only way to preserve our newly acquired freedom is to put power where it belongs—to the people.
29 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Proper audits can ensure social compliance in the RMG industry
Explore social compliance audits in Bangladesh’s RMG sector and their impact on workers.
28 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Time to recognise women's contribution in agriculture
Explore the challenges women face in agriculture and the urgent need for equal opportunities.
28 December 2024, 06:00 AM
The shadow of Digital Security Act over the Cyber Protection Ordinance
Some provisions of the DSA (and the CSA) have been included in the new Cyber Protection Ordinance.
28 December 2024, 02:04 AM
From crisis to change: The right education can sustain the revolution
Standing on the isthmus of change, we must avoid any form of myopia.
28 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Rethinking our labour market challenges
It is well understood that labour market mismatch may occur because of a lack of investment in key industries.
27 December 2024, 05:00 AM
How can Bangladesh improve its waste management?
Bangladesh has been facing severe problems in waste management for decades.
27 December 2024, 03:00 AM
For a climate-resilient urban future, we need empowered women
Climate change disproportionately affects women and many migrate to cities.
27 December 2024, 02:10 AM
Why the energy and power master plan must be reviewed
The current energy and power goals do not reflect the targets of Bangladesh’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), nor the SDG 7 on clean energy access.
27 December 2024, 02:05 AM
The 'kidult' conundrum
Explore the growing kidult trend: adults embracing nostalgia through toys and collectibles.
26 December 2024, 11:00 AM
Act now to secure a future for Rohingyas
Rohingya children in camps face a lost future without education or opportunities.
26 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Charting a path ahead for the RMG sector
Bangladesh has emerged as an economic success story, primarily through its booming ready-made garments (RMG) sector.
26 December 2024, 05:00 AM
Corporate climate action must not be ignored
The world’s largest corporations are responsible for a disproportionate share of global carbon emissions.
26 December 2024, 03:00 AM
What Bangladesh can learn from Argentina’s struggle with enforced disappearance
The Mayer Daak movement in Bangladesh has emerged as a powerful symbol of resistance.
26 December 2024, 02:00 AM