From degrees to jobs: Rethinking higher education in Bangladesh
10 hour(s) ago
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The fiscal burden of interest-free car loans for bureaucrats
9 hour(s) ago
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Interview / ‘We still hope a solution on the reforms will arise out of parliament’
18 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Interviews
Cox’s Bazar at the crossroads of beauty without design
11 hour(s) ago
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
‘Reforms are crucial to strengthen the Election Commission’
Nothing can make the electoral system foolproof because it does not depend fully on the EC
7 September 2024, 03:00 AM
Dismantling the recruitment syndicate for Malaysian labour market
A classic case of monumental corruption took place in Bangladesh centring the recruitment of workers for the Malaysian labour market.
7 September 2024, 02:00 AM
What should be the qualifications of a university VC?
A competent and wise vice-chancellor can turn the university into a modern and research-oriented institution
6 September 2024, 11:00 AM
Restoring power to the people: A step towards a fair energy pricing system
For nearly two years, Bangladeshi consumers have suffered under an executive system that gave the government unchecked power to set energy prices without their input.
6 September 2024, 06:00 AM
Rebranding and rebuilding Bangladesh
Now that the dust is starting to settle down, there are growing calls for reforms across the nation.
6 September 2024, 05:00 AM
We must not allow sacrifices of the martyrs to go in vain
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus sends out a message on the occasion of a month since the student-led mass uprising in Bangladesh.
6 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Two hours with the chief adviser
The most challenging task the CA sought our help in was to work towards unifying the nation.
5 September 2024, 18:30 PM
The unseen toll of floods in Bangladesh
A call for compassionate action
5 September 2024, 12:00 PM
Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change
Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.
5 September 2024, 09:41 AM
Reform the system, politics will fall in line
But let's remember, this victory is just the beginning—10 percent of the journey. The real challenge lies ahead. This is where we, Sri Lankans, faltered.
5 September 2024, 07:00 AM
From Felani Khatun to Swarna Das: When will border killings by BSF end?
The killing of people by BSF on the Bangladesh-India border has not stopped.
5 September 2024, 05:59 AM
The RMG workers’ movement requires stronger demands
We didn’t see labourers demanding the lift of restrictions on trade unions or the cessation of harassment.
5 September 2024, 04:00 AM
Preparing Generation Alpha for a Charitable Future
Encouraging students to take on leadership roles in community service projects can build on the legacy of Gen Z’s activism.
5 September 2024, 03:00 AM
One month after the new beginning
From that pivotal moment on August 5, the subsequent events in the next 30 days have been just as dramatic
5 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Why overhaul of EC is topmost priority
Questions have been raised about the current Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal and his colleagues.
4 September 2024, 11:25 AM
Are we truly free in the new Bangladesh?
Encouraging a culture of norm enforcement at the cost of human rights
4 September 2024, 10:00 AM
Can the student movement free us from dynastic politics?
The students can help establish a new political party and free the country from the burden of family dynasties.
4 September 2024, 07:00 AM
The renaissance of Bangladesh Bank and some expectations
We hope that the BB governor will continue the momentum and spirit to bring order and promote the economy.
4 September 2024, 03:00 AM
Citizen engagement key to improving local government
The local government institution elections ought to be at the top of the interim administration's priorities following electoral changes.
3 September 2024, 11:00 AM
‘To Hell with Good Intentions’: Decolonising disaster management
If politically inexperienced youth can oust a tyrant prime minister, why can’t they battle with the flood that has engulfed a part of the country alone?
3 September 2024, 08:45 AM