A cautionary tale from Louisiana for the Padma barrage
2 September 2026
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Opinion
We take lab reports on trust. How can we make them more reliable?
2 September 2026
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Views
Tarique Rahman’s India visit and the end of automatic deference
1 September 2026
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Views
What Nepal’s devastating floods teach us about climate vulnerability
2 September 2026
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Views
The Rohingya need a unified strategy, not piecemeal efforts
2 September 2026
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Views
Weighing Bangladesh's options in the Mecca treaty
1 September 2026
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Views
What's keeping Bangladesh from becoming an agricultural export hub
1 September 2026
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Opinion
Is Bangladesh ready to access international climate finance?
31 August 2026
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Views
Diary of a lawmaker: Laws for rights and the unmaking of them
1 September 2026
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Views
For a sustainable future, we must take energy efficiency seriously
31 August 2026
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Opinion
What is Indian media’s gain in branding us as a Hindu-hating country?
What has shocked me is their refusal to fact-check what they are writing, broadcasting or televising—a basic duty of any journalist.
5 December 2024
The BPL anthem: A rhythm of change
Bangladesh's youth rise up, fueling a cultural movement of protest and hope.
5 December 2024
Bangladeshis know how to shape their destiny
If religion alone could shape a state’s trajectory, Bangladesh would not have parted ways with Pakistan.
5 December 2024
Muslims in media, and media in Muslim-majority Bangladesh
Anti-Muslim media bigotry is so normalised that even Reuters initially circulated the false information that the slain lawyer was defending the Hindu leader.
5 December 2024
The risks of turning symbols into battlegrounds
For both Bangladesh and India, the stakes are too high to let flag-related controversies derail progress.
5 December 2024
Bring back married adolescent girls to schools
Child marriage in Bangladesh hinders girls' education and lifelong opportunities.
5 December 2024
Fact-checking: A pressing necessity in Bangladesh
A significant weakness of Bangladeshi media is their reliance on secondary sources without direct verification or cross-checking.
4 December 2024
The power of collaboration in policymaking
R&D can drive societal progress through communication between researchers and policymakers.
4 December 2024
Dismantling rural gender-based violence requires more than awareness
In rural areas, gender-based violence traps women in a cycle of abuse, fear, and systemic neglect.
4 December 2024
How Bangladeshis of all faiths can build mutual trust
The recent killing in Chattogram highlights the need for stronger interfaith trust.
4 December 2024
Amplifying leadership for an inclusive and sustainable future
Bangladesh must introduce a “disability budget” to ensure inclusive progress.
3 December 2024
A violation of diplomatic sanctity and breach of international law
Bangladesh is justified in demanding accountability.
3 December 2024
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
Bangladesh needs to rebuild its disaster management system
Bangladesh must develop a new disaster management system.
3 December 2024
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
An anatomy of the current economic situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's economy faces instability, inflation, and political unrest hindering growth.
3 December 2024
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
CHT Accord implementation a pressing need
The CHT Accord remains unfulfilled 27 years later, leaving the Jumma people in turmoil.
2 December 2024
Piercing the invisibility of violence against Adibashi women
Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.
2 December 2024
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