Love ensnared by technology

Technology, as Binoy Mukhopadhyay said, gives speed, and steals emotions. Love suffers its impact.
14 February 2025

The honeymoon period of the interim government is over

What started as a moment of hope—a chance to break free from the chains of authoritarian rule—has increasingly turned into a struggle for meaningful reform.
14 February 2025

Reflections on Aynaghar and the politics of manipulation in the education sector

The seeds of chaos were deliberately planted in the education sector.
14 February 2025

Devils, heroes, or something in between?

Should we continue to condone unregulated public outbursts?
14 February 2025

How the ex-PM used and abused intelligence agencies

We need legal frameworks to prevent their future misuse
13 February 2025

How the tech war could turn brutal

DeepSeek's reliance on NVIDIA chips while highlighting a current dependency also underscores China's determination to overcome it.
13 February 2025

Economics for all?

How one develop can enough economic knowledge to understand political choices.
13 February 2025

Economic diplomacy in the time of geopolitical turbulence

Bangladesh needs effective economic diplomacy to navigate global challenges post-LDC graduation.
13 February 2025

Ekushey Boi Mela: At the crossroads of freedom and censorship

A series of unsettling incidents over recent years has cast a long shadow over the fair’s foundational principles.
13 February 2025

Akhteruzzaman Elias’ thought on novel writing in Bengali literature

Akhteruzzaman Elias would often deconstruct novels as a literary form, emphasising the role of social realism in mastering its craft.
12 February 2025

Can we rise back up from the abyss of corruption?

The recommendations of the Anti-Corruption Reform Commission must be implemented with a specific focus on the ACC’s true independence and accountability.
12 February 2025

Upgrading ILS: Key to solving Dhaka airport's fog woes

Year after year, flight diversions disrupt schedules, causing frustration and financial losses
11 February 2025

Why nuclear energy makes sense for Bangladesh

Coal is responsible for approximately 24.6 deaths per TWh (terawatt hour) due to air pollution and occupational hazards.
11 February 2025

Is calling on the dead the only way to solve the case? 

I can still recall the fateful morning of February 11. One of my fellow journalists called and asked me to switch the TV on.
11 February 2025

Circular agricultural platform can benefit farmers and consumers

A circular agricultural innovation platform would connect farmers and consumers without having too many value chain actors competing with each other.
11 February 2025

Women in STEM can revolutionise the industry

Female representation in STEM is important for innovation and equality.
11 February 2025

In defence of secularism in Bangladesh

Reform proposes "pluralism" over "secularism," but without a framework, it's unworkable.
11 February 2025

Why do we need so many universities?

Merely converting colleges that lack high education quality into universities will not resolve issues in the education sector.
11 February 2025

Bangladesh must seize AI opportunities amidst global rivalry

The rivalry between America and China regarding artificial intelligence (AI) is growing
10 February 2025

Reflections on the Israel-Hamas war in the wake of fragile ceasefire

The Israel-Hamas war exposes the complex intersection of power, ideology, and human suffering, with the ceasefire offering only a fleeting respite.
10 February 2025