Economic diplomacy is no longer optional for Bangladesh
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What the protest by HSC candidates tells us
9 hour(s) ago
Blowin’ in the Wind
Bangladesh's AI policy must factor in the environmental costs
5 hour(s) ago
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The new budget's test for disability inclusion
8 hour(s) ago
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The quiet healing and enduring agency of women
7 hour(s) ago
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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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Mental health in the workplace needs to become a priority
Prioritising mental health is not merely a benevolent choice, it is a strategic imperative.
10 October 2024, 09:00 AM
Let us prevent preventable vision loss
Today marks World Sight Day—a crucial opportunity to reflect on the importance of vision and its profound impact on our lives.
10 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Why constitutional reform is essential
The past 50 years of governance under various regimes have shown that ideological frameworks have brought Bangladesh no lasting benefit.
10 October 2024, 02:00 AM
The psychological costs of an uprising
The systemic issues make even the admission of one’s struggles a minefield
10 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Time for journalists to speak up about their mental health
Although journalists constantly deal with stressful situations, they seldom seek help.
9 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Nothing new on the Middle Eastern front
The tragedy is that Israel, which resulted from Europe’s guilt over the Holocaust, is becoming a symbol of European oppression and colonisation.
9 October 2024, 12:00 PM
Sherpur flash flood: The unseen struggles of Indigenous and Bangalee families
Though the floodwaters didn’t linger in most places, they left behind uncertainty for lakhs of people.
9 October 2024, 09:00 AM
The reason we need a new constitution
The debate regarding a new constitution for Bangladesh has now reached mainstream politics.
9 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Tannery industry: Does the 2024 proposed minimum wage meet expectations?
Proper implementation of the new minimum wage needs extended attention.
9 October 2024, 03:00 AM
Dissection of an urban soundscape
Urban landscape defines its soundscape, which varies from one neighbourhood to another.
8 October 2024, 10:45 AM
Adaptation strategies for climate change impacts in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has been proactive in its efforts to combat the impacts of climate change.
8 October 2024, 09:30 AM
Can Bangladesh be the next ‘breakout nation’?
For global investors, Bangladesh is an easier country to navigate compared to others in the region.
8 October 2024, 04:00 AM
Can rewriting the constitution bring real freedom?
There is no perfect constitutional solution to safeguard democracy.
8 October 2024, 02:15 AM
Aynaghar should be a site of remembrance
According to the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), at least 623 people were victims of enforced disappearance in the country from 2009 to 2022.
8 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Civil service budget: A crisis of overspending and inertia
The civil service has become a bloated, inefficient, and patronage-driven sector that rewards political loyalty rather than merit.
8 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Trapped in Dhaka’s traffic: How to overcome this crisis?
Traffic congestion is more than an inconvenience—it is a crisis that demands urgent action.
7 October 2024, 11:31 AM
A democracy not just promised, but earned
In this new era, we have a chance to redefine what it means to be Bangladeshi.
7 October 2024, 09:00 AM
We need a local government reform commission
Public funds allocation to local bodies is discriminatory.
7 October 2024, 08:00 AM
Tofazzal’s murder at DU: Were unseen political forces at play?
We must be on guard, and try to find out the true motive behind the murder to uncover the real source of the evil.
7 October 2024, 04:00 AM
Stop the exploitation of tea workers in Bangladesh and fix the industry
Equal opportunities are no longer enough to bring the tea workers in Bangladesh out of their current conditions.
7 October 2024, 02:00 AM