Cox’s Bazar at the crossroads of beauty without design
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Blowin’ in the Wind
Reinstating a weaker NHRC is a dangerous regression
17 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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Even if dormant, the RTI Act’s promise remains powerful
17 April 2026, 12:00 PM
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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
We must help girls realise their dreams
It is our responsibility to make society safe for girls by strengthening child protection system at the community and national levels.
30 September 2024, 04:00 AM
India's hydropower projects, power corridor, and our concerns
Bangladesh will face intensified water shortage in its rivers if India goes ahead with constructing so many hydropower projects by building dams upstream of the Brahmaputra.
30 September 2024, 02:00 AM
The job market is crying for reforms
Creating new jobs requires increased investments and the establishment of new businesses.
30 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Why we need democratic policing
Why are the deficits in democratic policing so glaring?
29 September 2024, 12:30 PM
Why is the BJP playing the 'Bangladeshi infiltrator' card?
BJP is making infiltration an election campaign plank in Santhal Parganas and Kolhan.
29 September 2024, 10:45 AM
Beneath the headlines: Readings from a citizens’ perceptions survey
In this write-up, I want to go beneath the headline, offer a snapshot of the average mood of the nation.
29 September 2024, 10:30 AM
The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity
There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players
29 September 2024, 08:16 AM
Dengue management efforts still inadequate
Without proper drives, the situation could worsen further
29 September 2024, 05:00 AM
Hopes and anxieties of the Bangladeshi diaspora
There is indirect evidence that the interim government is very much aware of the roles played by the diaspora, particularly those who live in North America and the UK.
29 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Battling against the current: The river governance puzzle we must solve
Multiple ministries, overlapping mandates, and the exclusion of key stakeholders make streamlining water governance a challenge.
29 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Access to information: A right essential for transparency and accountability
The RTI Act is a crucial tool for promoting transparency and accountability in Bangladesh.
28 September 2024, 10:00 AM
Civil war in Sudan: Global capitalism and perpetual war
The situation in Sudan exposes a global economic logic that has remained obfuscated in other cases.
28 September 2024, 08:00 AM
We need an environmental research and training institute
Paradoxically, Bangladesh is also regarded by many as a test case of sustainable development.
28 September 2024, 05:55 AM
Bank failures and reforms: The case for an independent deposit insurance system
An independent deposit insurance mechanism is crucial for ensuring a stable financial system through close monitoring of the banks' liquidity positions.
28 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Shakib's final over: A hero’s farewell or a quiet exit?
Shakib has been at the heart of our national pride. He also has been someone who has hurt our feelings.
28 September 2024, 01:30 AM
Rethinking nationalism in the wake of Bangladesh’s uprising
If the country is to rebuild itself, it must establish a national identity that unites its citizens and secures the future of the state.
27 September 2024, 08:00 AM
Empowering women beyond protests
To ensure that contributions from individuals like Nusrat, Prapti, and Dipty are not isolated, we must take concrete steps to empower the next generation of women
27 September 2024, 05:00 AM
The many faces of inequality in Bangladesh
Issues of fundamental human rights violations, the destruction of social justice, and unjust biases remain central to inequalities and discrimination.
27 September 2024, 04:00 AM
Peace-sensitive tourism can transform Bangladesh
By embracing peace-sensitive tourism, Bangladesh can develop its tourism sector as a force for good, fostering peace and equity for all
27 September 2024, 02:00 AM
The roadmap for energy sector must be changed
Govt must move away from import-loan-foreign company-dependent projects and adopt a cheaper, environment-friendly, and sustainable roadmap
27 September 2024, 02:00 AM