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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Challenges abound for the interim government, but sound policymaking can help
With thoughtful policymaking and a commitment to leaving a credible legacy, this administration can transform a period of uncertainty into a moment of renewal.
30 November 2024, 02:00 AM
How the Muslim world can do more for Palestine
The Muslim world has the resources, influence, and moral imperative to act, yet its disunity and complacency have left Palestine increasingly isolated.
29 November 2024, 09:00 AM
How election can be a tool of accountability
Bangladesh's electoral system must be reformed carefully.
29 November 2024, 05:30 AM
When digital space becomes a paradise for harassers
In the era of technology, gender-based violence too has taken a new form in the digital space in Bangladesh.
29 November 2024, 02:15 AM
Takeaways from COP29
The climate clock is ticking faster than ever for countries like Bangladesh.
29 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Priorities for Bangladesh’s health sector
Crucial steps are needed in the health sector for lasting change.
28 November 2024, 07:00 AM
The unseen cost of Dhaka’s toxic air
Dhaka's air is a silent killer, endangering health and futures in a toxic haze.
28 November 2024, 02:10 AM
Has the media gotten out of the grip of (self-)censorship?
Failing to pursue these fundamental reforms at this critical moment would perpetuate the past practice of media suppression.
28 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Building a lasting defence against fascism
We may have seen the fall of one fascist regime, but have we truly eradicated fascism itself?
28 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Accessibility of healthcare in Bangladesh
What should be the government’s main role in health service delivery?
27 November 2024, 09:30 AM
Bridging evidence gaps to end gender-based violence
There is a global need for stronger policies and research to combat gender-based violence.
27 November 2024, 07:00 AM
Could Biden’s gambit lead to a larger catastrophe?
Biden’s decision may reshape the course of the war, the future of US-Russian relations, the stability of Europe, and the global balance of power.
27 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Dhaka, a Gotham caught in the crossfire of conspiracies
Citizens must confront the forces exploiting their grievances.
27 November 2024, 02:00 AM
The silent suffering of stray animals
We must act to protect stray animals after the poisoning tragedy in Mohammadpur.
26 November 2024, 09:00 AM
The unresolved question of 'non-economic’ loss and damage
Exploring the intersection of climate change and non-economic loss and damage.
26 November 2024, 06:00 AM
A roadmap for rickshaw management is essential
Immediate action is needed to establish and enforce operating guidelines for both pedal and battery-powered rickshaws.
26 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Monuments of resistance and the politics of memory
Now is the prime time to claim, and even reclaim, what is rightfully ours, and to discard what no longer represents Bangladesh Version 2.0.
26 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Breaking the cycle of juvenile crime
Why are so many of our children and teenagers drawn into the shadows of gang culture?
26 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Violence against women is a denial of human rights
November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.
25 November 2024, 10:00 AM
The nation still failing its women
Violence against women in Bangladesh feels like an existential tragedy.
25 November 2024, 06:00 AM