Institutions should not be so dependent on the PM for routine governance
17 July 2026, 08:00 AM
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July then and now: Remembering the month that changed us
17 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Don't wait until El Niño risks become a real crisis'
17 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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What Bangladesh can learn from Africa's World Cup rise
17 July 2026, 11:00 AM
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Institutional neglect is driving Bangladesh’s brain drain
16 July 2026, 16:49 PM
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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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An effective credit rating system could be a real game-changer
A credit bureau can enhance transparency by tracking borrower data in real time, reducing the potential for misreporting.
31 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Vini, Vidi, Rodri: The Ballon d’Or conundrum
Frankly, Rodri’s name was not a common pick among fans this year.
30 October 2024, 08:30 AM
We need to protect depositors from bank boardroom misuse
Having a well-balanced and accountable board is paramount, especially as a bank holds and manages the funds of depositors.
30 October 2024, 07:15 AM
A radical economic shift is needed to save the planet
Yunus termed the current economic framework "wrong" because it rewards destruction.
30 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh needs a comprehensive care system
Changes in work pattern, migration, inflation and climate change make the care arrangements that heavily rely on families unsuitable.
29 October 2024, 11:13 AM
‘Corruption is hijacking our development process’
Look at cities like Kolkata and Jakarta, where metros were built at much lower costs and in less time.
29 October 2024, 03:00 AM
Time to enable the Competition Commission to dismantle syndicates
A bolstered Competition Commission can initiate inquiries into alleged syndicates and cartels either on its own or based on complaints, thus keeping the market in check.
29 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Making the climate change battle inclusive
We need to ensure an intersectional approach to climate action.
29 October 2024, 02:00 AM
12 steps to tame inflation and stabilise the market
There are 12 issues that policymakers should consider for short- and medium-term action on inflation.
29 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Opportunity economy: An inclusive economic system for new Bangladesh
The Opportunity Economy (OE) is not only an inclusive economic system, but a new paradigm.
28 October 2024, 12:55 PM
WB Yeats’s ‘Easter, 1916’ and Bangladesh’s July 1-36, 2024
What motivated our youth to defy death in order to free Bangladesh from the yoke of a brutal regime?
28 October 2024, 09:30 AM
A new deal for Bangladesh-UK partnership in uncertain times
Even before the recent change of government in the UK, its role in Bangladesh has been shifting, especially bilaterally.
28 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Pushing businesses towards sustainable energy use
Bangladesh is at a critical crossroads in its energy policy.
28 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Can Bangladesh's economy achieve its revised growth projection?
Bangladesh’s economic growth slowed down due to global uncertainties and domestic political instability and natural disasters.
28 October 2024, 02:30 AM
Whom does education serve in Bangladesh?
To serve the purpose of education, meeting the parents' demands through focusing on learning outcomes and reforming the education system are the need of the hour.
28 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Does the 2024 Nobel-winning economic research tell the whole story?
The Nobel Prize in Economics for 2024 was awarded to three American economists whose research explained why some countries are rich and others poor.
27 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Bangladesh’s roadblocks to becoming a successful democracy
Bangladesh needs economic growth, the order of institutionalisation, the rule of law, and values to be a successful democracy.
27 October 2024, 04:00 AM
How has the interim government fared so far?
The mutilation done to the nation would require more than run of the mill actions or traditional approach.
27 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Rethinking age limits: Creating an inclusive workforce for Bangladesh
Individuals, both men and women, are free to pursue public service careers well into their later years, with emphasis placed on experience, expertise, and merit rather than age.
26 October 2024, 10:19 AM
124 years on, gender gap in Nobel Prize still persists
Clearly, the choice of who gets the Nobel Prize is heavily biased towards males.
26 October 2024, 06:00 AM