A cautionary tale from Louisiana for the Padma barrage
8 HOUR(s)
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Opinion
We take lab reports on trust. How can we make them more reliable?
2 September 2026
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Views
Tarique Rahman’s India visit and the end of automatic deference
1 September 2026
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Views
What Nepal’s devastating floods teach us about climate vulnerability
11 HOUR(s)
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Views
The Rohingya need a unified strategy, not piecemeal efforts
10 HOUR(s)
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Weighing Bangladesh's options in the Mecca treaty
1 September 2026
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Views
What's keeping Bangladesh from becoming an agricultural export hub
1 September 2026
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Opinion
Is Bangladesh ready to access international climate finance?
31 August 2026
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Views
Diary of a lawmaker: Laws for rights and the unmaking of them
1 September 2026
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Views
For a sustainable future, we must take energy efficiency seriously
31 August 2026
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Opinion
Impact of rising debt on our socio-economic future
Every child born in Bangladesh today is born with a debt.
22 January 2025
Who is responsible for outsourced employees' profit participation fund?
The Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, is a progressive mechanism designed to ensure that employees share in their company's profits.
21 January 2025
Perils of Panthakunja Park
The ongoing elevated expressway project took a toll on the Panthakunja park.
21 January 2025
Trump’s America First doctrine and its ripple effects on Bangladesh
While Trump’s presidency presents significant challenges, it also offers opportunities for Bangladesh to strengthen its partnership with the US.
21 January 2025
Current dynamics of the economy, reform and elections
While the interim government’s intention to tackle political and economic challenges is commendable, the task appears daunting.
21 January 2025
Dhaka-Jashore rail route: Dreams and disappointment
The 169-km Dhaka-Jashore railway line was constructed at a cost of Tk 39,247 crore, the most expensive railway project in Bangladesh.
20 January 2025
The self-sabotaging president: Joe Biden’s broken legacy
Biden’s predicament must be considered in the context of the brutal political landscape in the Western world.
20 January 2025
Malaysia migration crisis shows where reforms are needed
From 2009-2024, Bangladeshi migrant workers’ access to the Malaysian labour market was restricted multiple times and, on every occasion, a syndicate was blamed for the debacle.
20 January 2025
Non-toxic toys are essential for protecting our children
Toys play a crucial role in enriching children’s activity and fostering developmental growth.
20 January 2025
From 1969 to 2024: Echoes of resistance through the ages
The mass uprisings of 1969 and 2024 have several similarities but differences also exist.
20 January 2025
Why Bangladesh needs a child affairs reform commission
According to a Child Rights Advocacy Coalition of Bangladesh report, at least 121 children were killed by law enforcement and other agencies during the uprising.
19 January 2025
Kessler Syndrome: Space debris may create a future with no internet, TV, or mobile phone
The scenario in which space debris collides and creates more debris is called Kessler Syndrome, named after the NASA scientist Donald Kessler.
19 January 2025
The art of imperialistic absurdity
Beyond the glaciers and polar bears, it’s about “unlimited” untapped resources—something Trump likely equates to a hidden treasure chest in a pirate movie.
19 January 2025
How to maximise tax revenue without imposing regressive taxes
While indirect taxes are relatively convenient and efficient in terms of collection, they mostly disregard the principles of fairness and certainty.
18 January 2025
Where is inclusivity for the Indigenous people?
If such an appalling treatment persists, will the Indigenous people ever feel safe in this country?
18 January 2025
An analysis of the constitutional reform proposal
The nine-member Constitutional Reform Commission, headed by Prof Ali Riaz, has recommended significant changes to our current constitution.
18 January 2025
Snapshots of Bangladesh’s major export challenges
Bangladesh’s economy is significantly dependent on its export earnings. The export sector has faced several challenges under the interim government.
17 January 2025
Remembering Satyendra Nath Bose
SN Bose’s recruitment at DU was by the institution’s first vice-chancellor, PJ Hartog.
17 January 2025
Jimmy Carter: The US president who called a spade a spade
In 2006, Carter famously sparked an outcry when his book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" was published.
17 January 2025
Understanding the rising concern of HMPV
Hospitals in China, where the ongoing spread has originated, have been alerted as an increasing number of people have become infected with this virus.
17 January 2025