Institutional neglect is driving Bangladesh’s brain drain
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We don't need yet another bank, we need a better banking system
16 July 2026, 08:00 AM
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Celebrating a trailblazer: A tribute to Musharrof Husain Khan
16 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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July’s promise cannot belong to the few who inherited its power
16 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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After two tumultuous years, what should the local government polls look like?
16 July 2026, 11:00 AM
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How to expand private-sector participation in public healthcare
15 July 2026, 15:00 PM
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We must adapt to the changing rules of global trade and development
15 July 2026, 08:00 AM
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World Youth Skills Day / A roadmap to aligning the skills system with industry reality
15 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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The real cost of an absent information commission
15 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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Our universities need a broader curricular vision before any restructuring
15 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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How Bangladeshis of all faiths can build mutual trust
The recent killing in Chattogram highlights the need for stronger interfaith trust.
4 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Amplifying leadership for an inclusive and sustainable future
Bangladesh must introduce a “disability budget” to ensure inclusive progress.
3 December 2024, 11:00 AM
A violation of diplomatic sanctity and breach of international law
Bangladesh is justified in demanding accountability.
3 December 2024, 09:49 AM
Equality remains elusive 54 years on
The state and society have failed to create a positive financial, policy, or environmental situation for persons with disabilities.
3 December 2024, 07:00 AM
Bangladesh needs to rebuild its disaster management system
Bangladesh must develop a new disaster management system.
3 December 2024, 05:00 AM
From possibilities to policies: Transitioning to a disability-friendly Bangladesh
The road to a truly inclusive and disability-friendly Bangladesh is undoubtedly long and complex, but there is much potential for success.
3 December 2024, 02:00 AM
An anatomy of the current economic situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's economy faces instability, inflation, and political unrest hindering growth.
3 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Let the textile tussle begin
A potential shift in US-China trade relations is a rare chance for Bangladesh to take a giant leap forward in the global garment trade.
2 December 2024, 05:00 AM
Piercing the invisibility of violence against Adibashi women
Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.
2 December 2024, 02:00 AM
CHT Accord implementation a pressing need
The CHT Accord remains unfulfilled 27 years later, leaving the Jumma people in turmoil.
2 December 2024, 02:00 AM
CPD’s 30-year journey: A testament to growth and resilience
CPD’s overarching objective is to contribute to good governance by promoting accountability and transparency and ensuring equitable development.
1 December 2024, 11:00 AM
The battle against tax evasion: A UN tax convention can ensure everyone pays their fair share
G20's historic move on taxing the super-rich could shift global economic power.
1 December 2024, 10:00 AM
Widening the domain of domestic abuse
Marital rape remains unrecognized in Bangladesh, leaving little room for recourse.
1 December 2024, 06:00 AM
The gathering storm
Post-revolution challenges and the new generation’s role in shaping our future
1 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Can Dhaka’s spirit be reclaimed?
For years, I’ve watched two young boys hang out at a family-owned tea stall near my home. Their conversations evolved from debates about football and bikes to heavier topics like shoshon (exploitation) versus shashon (rule) during the curfew of July, questioning which path Hasina was following.
30 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh stock market: Analysing the challenges ahead
The Bangladesh stock (equity) market has experienced significant fluctuations since the 2010 market crash, reflecting a challenging macroeconomic and political environment.
30 November 2024, 18:00 PM
The fate of Dhaka’s strays, a struggle against apathy
The reality for the cats and dogs, roaming Dhaka’s streets remains bleak as our society fails to show much empathy.
30 November 2024, 09:49 AM
Breaking chains with a pen: A child’s dream of education
According to a recent study, over 47 percent of child labourers in Bangladesh were not attending school.
30 November 2024, 08:21 AM
Can Bangladesh prosper without gender equality?
Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.
30 November 2024, 06:00 AM
City tails: Coexisting with stray animals in urban spaces
In the urban spaces across Bangladesh, we need to adopt a model of human-non-human relations that is both practical and moral.
30 November 2024, 04:00 AM