Economic diplomacy is no longer optional for Bangladesh
5 hour(s) ago
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What the protest by HSC candidates tells us
18 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Blowin’ in the Wind
Bangladesh's AI policy must factor in the environmental costs
8 hour(s) ago
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The new budget's test for disability inclusion
11 hour(s) ago
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The quiet healing and enduring agency of women
10 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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Dubious cases are an injustice to July massacre victims
Legal experts opined that there should be a judicial investigation into these cases.
3 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Higher education commission crucial for systemic reform
It is now widely accepted that investment in human capital through education plays a crucial role in economic growth.
2 October 2024, 11:45 AM
Why Dhaka-Delhi relations aren't like Washington-London
India often prioritises its own interests over Bangladesh’s legitimate needs.
2 October 2024, 09:00 AM
Reforms, policies that can mend the power and energy sectors
In the 15-plus years of the last government, the energy and power sectors of Bangladesh have been all but destroyed.
2 October 2024, 02:00 AM
What Bangladesh can do to get back laundered wealth
Following the fall of the Awami League government, efforts are underway to explore ways to bring back the stolen wealth.
1 October 2024, 12:00 PM
Proposals for a balanced government
The debates about Bangladesh's forthcoming constitution have been lively, involving many participants.
1 October 2024, 11:00 AM
Political literacy needed now more than ever
The uprising demonstrated the strength of the people's unity, but it also brought attention to the political knowledge gaps and the necessity for political education to get more attention.
1 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Three key triumphs that define August 5
The country’s future hinges on whether it can overcome autocratic governance, corruption, and crony capitalism.
1 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Rethinking Disaster Response: We ignore indigenous knowledge at our peril
Natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, heatwaves, or droughts create vulnerabilities in ecosystems and human life.
1 October 2024, 02:00 AM
We must utilise artificial intelligence to transform healthcare
AI has shown remarkable capabilities in diagnosis and personalised treatment.
30 September 2024, 12:00 PM
Can you ‘mastermind’ an uprising?
The July uprising is too seismic to be credited to any individual
30 September 2024, 09:00 AM
We must help girls realise their dreams
It is our responsibility to make society safe for girls by strengthening child protection system at the community and national levels.
30 September 2024, 04:00 AM
India's hydropower projects, power corridor, and our concerns
Bangladesh will face intensified water shortage in its rivers if India goes ahead with constructing so many hydropower projects by building dams upstream of the Brahmaputra.
30 September 2024, 02:00 AM
The job market is crying for reforms
Creating new jobs requires increased investments and the establishment of new businesses.
30 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Why we need democratic policing
Why are the deficits in democratic policing so glaring?
29 September 2024, 12:30 PM
Why is the BJP playing the 'Bangladeshi infiltrator' card?
BJP is making infiltration an election campaign plank in Santhal Parganas and Kolhan.
29 September 2024, 10:45 AM
Beneath the headlines: Readings from a citizens’ perceptions survey
In this write-up, I want to go beneath the headline, offer a snapshot of the average mood of the nation.
29 September 2024, 10:30 AM
The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity
There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players
29 September 2024, 08:16 AM
Dengue management efforts still inadequate
Without proper drives, the situation could worsen further
29 September 2024, 05:00 AM
Hopes and anxieties of the Bangladeshi diaspora
There is indirect evidence that the interim government is very much aware of the roles played by the diaspora, particularly those who live in North America and the UK.
29 September 2024, 02:00 AM