Economic diplomacy is no longer optional for Bangladesh
51 MIN(s) ago
Views
What the protest by HSC candidates tells us
7 hour(s) ago
Blowin’ in the Wind
Bangladesh's AI policy must factor in the environmental costs
3 hour(s) ago
Views
The new budget's test for disability inclusion
6 hour(s) ago
Views
The quiet healing and enduring agency of women
5 hour(s) ago
Views
Institutions should not be so dependent on the PM for routine governance
17 July 2026, 08:00 AM
Views
July then and now: Remembering the month that changed us
17 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Views
'Don't wait until El Niño risks become a real crisis'
17 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Interviews
What Bangladesh can learn from Africa's World Cup rise
17 July 2026, 11:00 AM
Views
Institutional neglect is driving Bangladesh’s brain drain
16 July 2026, 16:49 PM
Views
Rural women are the frontline warriors against climate change
It is time to remove all discrimination against women and treat them as equal partners in the fight against climate change.
15 October 2024, 02:00 AM
A bumpy road ahead for the economy amid risks and reform
The mass movement in July and August 2024 had not only resulted in the tragic death of hundreds and severe injuries to thousands, but also subdued economic activity.
15 October 2024, 01:30 AM
Women’s bodies, male privilege, and the enduring secularist/religious binary in Bangladesh
There are women who don't want to be in the middle of a duel between two groups who legitimise and co-produce each other.
14 October 2024, 15:28 PM
How Western nations can help Bangladesh reclaim stolen assets
Given the current economic reality of Bangladesh, recovering stolen assets must be a top priority for the interim government.
14 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Key reforms needed to salvage the banking sector
The banking industry as a business is inherently risky.
14 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Suranjit’s objections to 1972 constitution and the debate on rewriting
While a well-drafted constitution is essential for a democratic and humane state, it is not enough.
14 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Floods in the north matter too
Government should revise its climate change policies and prioritise permanent solutions for both the south and the northern region.
14 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Can Biman have a fresh beginning?
Investment in efficient human resources and systems is never wasted and is crucial to achieving efficiency.
13 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Removing roadblocks to economic and democratic recovery
The former government left a lot of debris in its wake that needs to be cleaned up.
13 October 2024, 06:00 AM
India’s hubris
Isn’t it time for India to come to terms with the reality about its neighbours, particularly about its most strategically located neighbour, Bangladesh?
13 October 2024, 02:00 AM
What lower global interest rates mean for a reforming Bangladesh
Capital can quickly exit the market, putting pressure on Bangladesh’s foreign reserves and currency stability.
12 October 2024, 08:24 AM
Ranking Realities : Bangladesh’s higher education strategy needs a redesign
For the cynics, the absence of any Bangladeshi university among the top 800 institutions recently ranked by Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THEWUR) 2025 is unacceptable.
12 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Act against discrimination: New strategies to prevent child marriage in Bangladesh
Despite efforts and three decades of education-focused interventions, Bangladesh continues to be ranked eighth in the world today in terms of the incidence of child marriage.
12 October 2024, 04:00 AM
Protecting the gains of the ‘second liberation’
At present, there are four areas of profound challenges that require a more proactive approach.
12 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Education is the missing catalyst in climate action
Bangladesh’s portrayal as a victim of climate change overlooks its potential to lead in education for sustainable development.
11 October 2024, 11:49 AM
What it means to be a girl
To be a girl means being silent while our world is burning.
11 October 2024, 09:00 AM
Why university rankings should matter
While no ranking platform is entirely comprehensive or flawless, it is better to participate in reliable ones.
11 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Are we doing enough to make education safe for girls?
The systemic barriers that hinder girls’ pursuit of education have continued to remain deeply ingrained in our society.
11 October 2024, 02:00 AM
The indiscriminate arrests and murder charges
Reckless and unsubstantiated use of murder charges will only make a farce of the law, not bring justice to those who deserve it.
10 October 2024, 18:30 PM
Biodiversity conservation requires more than just frameworks
For ecological monitoring of wildlife, Bangladesh government needs to fund and implement projects as per the new framework.
10 October 2024, 11:00 AM