Institutional neglect is driving Bangladesh’s brain drain
6 hour(s) ago
Views
We don't need yet another bank, we need a better banking system
16 July 2026, 08:00 AM
Views
Celebrating a trailblazer: A tribute to Musharrof Husain Khan
16 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Views
July’s promise cannot belong to the few who inherited its power
16 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Views
After two tumultuous years, what should the local government polls look like?
16 July 2026, 11:00 AM
Views
How to expand private-sector participation in public healthcare
15 July 2026, 15:00 PM
Views
We must adapt to the changing rules of global trade and development
15 July 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
World Youth Skills Day / A roadmap to aligning the skills system with industry reality
15 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Views
The real cost of an absent information commission
15 July 2026, 12:00 PM
Views
Our universities need a broader curricular vision before any restructuring
15 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Views
Bangladesh needs to strengthen its political leadership
Effective political leadership is essential for achieving democratic governance.
8 December 2024, 07:00 AM
Post COP29 environmental challenges for the interim govt
Bangladesh is facing a disaster on the environmental front owing to the severe and ongoing threat posed by climate change.
8 December 2024, 06:00 AM
The shadows of everyday violence
Disrupting the cycle of GBV requires moving beyond performative outrage to bring about systemic change grounded in evidence-based strategies, beginning with enhanced data collection.
8 December 2024, 04:00 AM
How Indian media distorted two interviews with the CA's press secretary
The interviews presented a good example of the typical Indian disinformation campaign.
8 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Traffic problem, no problem!
Exploring Dhaka’s unique traffic culture and challenges through personal experience.
7 December 2024, 07:00 AM
Remembering Sigma Huda’s trailblazing activism against gender-based violence
Sigma Huda’s legacy for the empowerment of women, be it at the home, on the roads or in the courtroom, lives on.
7 December 2024, 05:05 AM
As the world changes, so must our English education
English is not a colonial relic but a necessity. It is the language of the internet, social media, and global culture.
7 December 2024, 02:00 AM
A new vision for social protection in the face of climate change
While full-scale ASP implementation will take several years, Bangladesh is well-positioned to embark on this transformative journey.
7 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Building a citizen-centric administration
Bangladesh's civil service needs urgent reforms to overcome politicization and inefficiency.
6 December 2024, 09:00 AM
Beyond the war of ideals: Bangladesh must be governed with pragmatism
What Bangladesh needs right now is justice and a path to healing.
6 December 2024, 03:00 AM
The resurgence of political cartoons
How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.
6 December 2024, 02:00 AM
What is Indian media’s gain in branding us as a Hindu-hating country?
What has shocked me is their refusal to fact-check what they are writing, broadcasting or televising—a basic duty of any journalist.
5 December 2024, 18:30 PM
The BPL anthem: A rhythm of change
Bangladesh's youth rise up, fueling a cultural movement of protest and hope.
5 December 2024, 09:00 AM
Bangladeshis know how to shape their destiny
If religion alone could shape a state’s trajectory, Bangladesh would not have parted ways with Pakistan.
5 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Muslims in media, and media in Muslim-majority Bangladesh
Anti-Muslim media bigotry is so normalised that even Reuters initially circulated the false information that the slain lawyer was defending the Hindu leader.
5 December 2024, 05:00 AM
The risks of turning symbols into battlegrounds
For both Bangladesh and India, the stakes are too high to let flag-related controversies derail progress.
5 December 2024, 02:01 AM
Bring back married adolescent girls to schools
Child marriage in Bangladesh hinders girls' education and lifelong opportunities.
5 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Fact-checking: A pressing necessity in Bangladesh
A significant weakness of Bangladeshi media is their reliance on secondary sources without direct verification or cross-checking.
4 December 2024, 12:25 PM
The power of collaboration in policymaking
R&D can drive societal progress through communication between researchers and policymakers.
4 December 2024, 11:20 AM
Dismantling rural gender-based violence requires more than awareness
In rural areas, gender-based violence traps women in a cycle of abuse, fear, and systemic neglect.
4 December 2024, 06:00 AM