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
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The many lives of Asha Bhosle’s voice
17 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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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
Education is the missing catalyst in climate action
Bangladesh’s portrayal as a victim of climate change overlooks its potential to lead in education for sustainable development.
11 October 2024, 11:49 AM
What it means to be a girl
To be a girl means being silent while our world is burning.
11 October 2024, 09:00 AM
Why university rankings should matter
While no ranking platform is entirely comprehensive or flawless, it is better to participate in reliable ones.
11 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Are we doing enough to make education safe for girls?
The systemic barriers that hinder girls’ pursuit of education have continued to remain deeply ingrained in our society.
11 October 2024, 02:00 AM
The indiscriminate arrests and murder charges
Reckless and unsubstantiated use of murder charges will only make a farce of the law, not bring justice to those who deserve it.
10 October 2024, 18:30 PM
Biodiversity conservation requires more than just frameworks
For ecological monitoring of wildlife, Bangladesh government needs to fund and implement projects as per the new framework.
10 October 2024, 11:00 AM
Mental health in the workplace needs to become a priority
Prioritising mental health is not merely a benevolent choice, it is a strategic imperative.
10 October 2024, 09:00 AM
Let us prevent preventable vision loss
Today marks World Sight Day—a crucial opportunity to reflect on the importance of vision and its profound impact on our lives.
10 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Why constitutional reform is essential
The past 50 years of governance under various regimes have shown that ideological frameworks have brought Bangladesh no lasting benefit.
10 October 2024, 02:00 AM
The psychological costs of an uprising
The systemic issues make even the admission of one’s struggles a minefield
10 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Time for journalists to speak up about their mental health
Although journalists constantly deal with stressful situations, they seldom seek help.
9 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Nothing new on the Middle Eastern front
The tragedy is that Israel, which resulted from Europe’s guilt over the Holocaust, is becoming a symbol of European oppression and colonisation.
9 October 2024, 12:00 PM
Sherpur flash flood: The unseen struggles of Indigenous and Bangalee families
Though the floodwaters didn’t linger in most places, they left behind uncertainty for lakhs of people.
9 October 2024, 09:00 AM
The reason we need a new constitution
The debate regarding a new constitution for Bangladesh has now reached mainstream politics.
9 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Tannery industry: Does the 2024 proposed minimum wage meet expectations?
Proper implementation of the new minimum wage needs extended attention.
9 October 2024, 03:00 AM
Dissection of an urban soundscape
Urban landscape defines its soundscape, which varies from one neighbourhood to another.
8 October 2024, 10:45 AM
Adaptation strategies for climate change impacts in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has been proactive in its efforts to combat the impacts of climate change.
8 October 2024, 09:30 AM
Can Bangladesh be the next ‘breakout nation’?
For global investors, Bangladesh is an easier country to navigate compared to others in the region.
8 October 2024, 04:00 AM
Can rewriting the constitution bring real freedom?
There is no perfect constitutional solution to safeguard democracy.
8 October 2024, 02:15 AM
Aynaghar should be a site of remembrance
According to the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), at least 623 people were victims of enforced disappearance in the country from 2009 to 2022.
8 October 2024, 02:00 AM