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 decay of student politics, and the problems with banning it
While the ban on student politics at other public universities is significant, DU’s decision is particularly impactful.
16 October 2024, 10:10 AM
Youth leading the way to good governance in Bangladesh
Young people have been at the centre of a major political transition.
16 October 2024, 07:02 AM
WORLD FOOD DAY: Food security is not just about food production
World Food Day raises global awareness and prompts action for those suffering from hunger.
16 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Dhaka-Naypyidaw relations and the future of Rakhine
Recent developments, such as India’s outreach to Myanmar’s armed groups, reflect a shifting regional strategy.
15 October 2024, 08:45 AM
2024 Bangladesh Climate Action Forum: Building a climate-resilient future
The Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 which recently concluded in Dhaka was a huge success and surpassed all expectations.
15 October 2024, 08:00 AM
Time to put the RTI Act on the right track
The success of the RTI Act anywhere in the world largely depends on the determination and commitment of the citizens to put it to practical use.
15 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Rural women are the frontline warriors against climate change
It is time to remove all discrimination against women and treat them as equal partners in the fight against climate change.
15 October 2024, 02:00 AM
A bumpy road ahead for the economy amid risks and reform
The mass movement in July and August 2024 had not only resulted in the tragic death of hundreds and severe injuries to thousands, but also subdued economic activity.
15 October 2024, 01:30 AM
Women’s bodies, male privilege, and the enduring secularist/religious binary in Bangladesh
There are women who don't want to be in the middle of a duel between two groups who legitimise and co-produce each other.
14 October 2024, 15:28 PM
How Western nations can help Bangladesh reclaim stolen assets
Given the current economic reality of Bangladesh, recovering stolen assets must be a top priority for the interim government.
14 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Key reforms needed to salvage the banking sector
The banking industry as a business is inherently risky.
14 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Suranjit’s objections to 1972 constitution and the debate on rewriting
While a well-drafted constitution is essential for a democratic and humane state, it is not enough.
14 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Floods in the north matter too
Government should revise its climate change policies and prioritise permanent solutions for both the south and the northern region.
14 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Can Biman have a fresh beginning?
Investment in efficient human resources and systems is never wasted and is crucial to achieving efficiency.
13 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Removing roadblocks to economic and democratic recovery
The former government left a lot of debris in its wake that needs to be cleaned up.
13 October 2024, 06:00 AM
India’s hubris
Isn’t it time for India to come to terms with the reality about its neighbours, particularly about its most strategically located neighbour, Bangladesh?
13 October 2024, 02:00 AM
What lower global interest rates mean for a reforming Bangladesh
Capital can quickly exit the market, putting pressure on Bangladesh’s foreign reserves and currency stability.
12 October 2024, 08:24 AM
Ranking Realities : Bangladesh’s higher education strategy needs a redesign
For the cynics, the absence of any Bangladeshi university among the top 800 institutions recently ranked by Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THEWUR) 2025 is unacceptable.
12 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Act against discrimination: New strategies to prevent child marriage in Bangladesh
Despite efforts and three decades of education-focused interventions, Bangladesh continues to be ranked eighth in the world today in terms of the incidence of child marriage.
12 October 2024, 04:00 AM
Protecting the gains of the ‘second liberation’
At present, there are four areas of profound challenges that require a more proactive approach.
12 October 2024, 02:00 AM