From degrees to jobs: Rethinking higher education in Bangladesh
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The fiscal burden of interest-free car loans for bureaucrats
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Interview / ‘We still hope a solution on the reforms will arise out of parliament’
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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
Ensuring support for the injured and the families left behind
The government must not feel entitled or disassociate itself from the people by making unilateral decisions
18 September 2024, 12:03 PM
Remembering promising young professional Orpita Oysharja
Orpita would have become one of the most loved and respected teachers of the Institute of Business Administration
18 September 2024, 10:30 AM
A national project evaluation policy is essential for Bangladesh
There is no alternative to an M&E policy to ensure quality public spending and better outcome from development expenditure.
18 September 2024, 08:00 AM
The morale issues of Bangladesh Police
There is no denying that for a long time, the police have been used as a tool of repression in the subcontinent
18 September 2024, 06:00 AM
‘Workers must be allowed to speak up’
In light of the recent development in the RMG sector, where factories have started to open, Taslima Akhter, president of Bangladesh Garment Sramik Samhati (BGWS), talks about the workers’ protest and their demands and plights in an interview with Aliza Rahman of The Daily Star.
18 September 2024, 03:00 AM
Can a Third Way politics transform Bangladesh?
Any viable Third Way political idea must resonate with ordinary citizens and galvanise public support in the next democratic election.
18 September 2024, 02:00 AM
To reform Bangladesh's environment sector, focus on biodiversity conservation
Environment is one of three pillars of sustainable development, while society and economy are the other two.
17 September 2024, 11:00 AM
Beyond 'digital' and 'smart': Defining Bangladesh's ICT brand
Countries that prioritise Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have each chosen distinct positions for themselves.
17 September 2024, 05:58 AM
How to fix the legacy of internet shutdowns in Bangladesh
Given that fundamental rights are the default and restrictions are exceptions, internet shutdowns are, by nature, unlawful.
17 September 2024, 04:01 AM
The steep economic challenges that the interim government faces
It is crucial for the interim government to focus on setting a strong foundation for future changes.
16 September 2024, 10:00 AM
101 of the RTI Act for Bangladesh's youth activists
Bangladesh's RTI law is the best law to utilise in making a new Bangladesh where people's power reigns supreme in the true sense of the term.
16 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Tax reform imperatives for the interim government
Historically, revenue efforts in Bangladesh have been seriously inadequate, which has constrained public expenditure.
16 September 2024, 02:00 AM
From vision to action: Prof Yunus’s reform agenda for Bangladesh
Yunus and the IG must be cautious not to fall into the political traps that can derail even the most well-intentioned leaders
15 September 2024, 13:10 PM
Kejriwal’s bail, resignation and the road ahead
Kejriwal’s reasoning for his resignation has raised at least two questions.
15 September 2024, 13:00 PM
Prof Yunus should take the climate fight to UNGA
Prof Yunus is now in a position to elevate the country’s voice in the climate crisis that affects Bangladesh most acutely.
15 September 2024, 12:00 PM
The never-ending fight for women’s clothing autonomy
The right to choose one's clothing without fear of harassment or assault is a fundamental aspect of personal freedom.
15 September 2024, 10:30 AM
The need for transparency in political financing
Anyone familiar with the previous “elections” held between 2014 and 2024 will know that it is virtually impossible these spending caps were adhered to, despite parties’ claims of compliance on paper.
15 September 2024, 07:30 AM
The critical challenges facing the economy
How did the elite and the politicians manage to evade the rule of law and siphon billions out of the country?
15 September 2024, 04:30 AM
Can we hold onto our precious freedom?
After the stunning fall of an autocratic regime camouflaged in democratic garb, we now have a precious opportunity to reclaim our rights as a people.
15 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Unanswered questions about the Pilkhana massacre
Former army chief Moin’s excuse of following the chain of command betrays his puerility at its worst.
15 September 2024, 01:45 AM