From degrees to jobs: Rethinking higher education in Bangladesh
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‘We still hope a solution on the reforms will arise out of parliament’
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Interviews
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
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
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
Confronting stagnation in Bangladesh's contraceptive uptake
Several factors influence the stagnation in contraceptive use and the unmet need for contraception in Bangladesh.
26 September 2024, 09:11 AM
Rethinking Bangladesh’s hi-tech parks
Infrastructure delays, skill shortages, and regulatory inefficiencies have hindered the success of the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority.
26 September 2024, 05:00 AM
A story of expansion, crisis and missed opportunities
Every time a Western consumer walks into the store and checks the manufacturing source, they don’t question the quality, but the ethical integrity of the product.
26 September 2024, 04:00 AM
BNP faces the weight of history and expectations
For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.
26 September 2024, 02:00 AM
The urgent need to counter mob justice
Nearly two dozen people have reportedly been lynched by mobs in the last month and a half, according to media sources.
25 September 2024, 13:00 PM
We need to globalise 'Brand Bangladesh'
To create our brand appeal to buyers and consumers alike, we need a long-term, multi-pronged approach.
25 September 2024, 09:45 AM
What would raising the age limit for govt jobs mean?
While some may rejoice at the extended age, others argue it could worsen the job market.
25 September 2024, 06:00 AM
Dr Yunus: From pariah to leader
Dr Yunus's recent appointment as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government has led to an outpouring of support and renewed hope for a nation suffering years of tyranny.
24 September 2024, 12:00 PM
Hilsa diplomacy needs economic and ecological balance
The recent decision by the Bangladeshi government to resume hilsa exports to India ahead of Durga Puja has reignited a conversation that transcends mere trade.
24 September 2024, 09:00 AM
Who is 'Indigenous?'
The recent debate on “Indigenousness” has thrown up many questions on the appropriateness of the “Indigenous” identity of the peoples of Bangladesh
24 September 2024, 07:00 AM
Writing in the time of autocracy
it is difficult to put a number on those innumerable Bangladeshis who lived in fear or had a peripatetic life during Hasina-led regime.
24 September 2024, 06:00 AM
The need for truth and reconciliation in Bangladesh
The oppressive system was maintained with impunity by the state machinery and bureaucracy.
24 September 2024, 04:06 AM
Why has the government’s flood response been so slow?
A month after the floods, the government has yet to begin rehabilitation work.
24 September 2024, 02:00 AM
How time was appropriated to make a movement successful
Consciously or unconsciously, Gen Z seemed to have capitalised on the fluid nature of time.
23 September 2024, 12:00 PM
Dr Yunus at UNGA 2024: A pivotal moment for Bangladesh's trade diplomacy
For Dr Muhammad Yunus, the United Nations is more than just a global platform—it is a “second home.”
23 September 2024, 07:00 AM
SDGs at a crossroads: Can the world meet its targets?
Least developed countries (LDCs) and low-income countries face unique challenges in pursuing the SDGs.
23 September 2024, 03:00 AM
What does banning campus politics mean?
A ban on campus politics seems to be an easy answer. But what does it mean and how will it work?
23 September 2024, 02:00 AM
The impact of social media addiction on young children
Several studies, conducted before and after Covid-19 have found that social media can have both positive and negative effects on mental health.
22 September 2024, 12:00 PM
What voters are thinking after the July uprising
Innovision Consulting conducted a public opinion poll to assess who people will vote for if a general election were held now.
22 September 2024, 10:15 AM