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
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
Dhaka, a Gotham caught in the crossfire of conspiracies
Citizens must confront the forces exploiting their grievances.
27 November 2024
The silent suffering of stray animals
We must act to protect stray animals after the poisoning tragedy in Mohammadpur.
26 November 2024
The unresolved question of 'non-economic’ loss and damage
Exploring the intersection of climate change and non-economic loss and damage.
26 November 2024
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
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Now is the prime time to claim, and even reclaim, what is rightfully ours, and to discard what no longer represents Bangladesh Version 2.0.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
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
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
The nation still failing its women
Violence against women in Bangladesh feels like an existential tragedy.
25 November 2024
Rising above youthwashing at COP29
Tokenism at events like COP29 risks reducing youth engagement to mere visibility.
25 November 2024
Empathy is missing for survivors seeking justice
Examining Bangladesh's challenges in supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
25 November 2024
Why is the banking sector crisis so deep-rooted?
The regime-sponsored immorality to protect or pamper the financial gangsters not only eroded the future of the banking sector, but also made the wound too difficult to recover from.
25 November 2024
How ‘tagging’ silences critical voices in Bangladesh
A democratic society’s resilience relies on its ability to engage with diverse perspectives without reducing them to simple tags.
24 November 2024
Thank you, Rafa
Fifteen or 20, or even 35, Nadal gave every cent of his being when he stepped on the court.
24 November 2024
Some proposals for constitutional reform
The Constitution Reform Commission should recommend reforms based on the opinions of various sections of the population.
24 November 2024
Policies that could help break the inflation cycle
The central bank should strengthen its communication strategy to clarify policy decisions and their expected effects on inflation.
24 November 2024
COP29 negotiations: The deadlock over cardinal issues
Developing countries require about $6-8 trillion a year for climate action but some analysts view this as sleight of hand accounting.
23 November 2024
Energy transition can address global energy inequality
2024 is the warmest year on record, surpassing the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C threshold.
23 November 2024
Hasan Mahmud's comical U-turn
Once a fierce critic of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), former Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud now finds himself in an unexpected role, praising his former rivals.
23 November 2024
Of frequent demands and conspiracies
Are the apparitions of political sectarianism making a reappearance in Bangladesh?
23 November 2024