Bangladesh’s climate pledges need political ownership
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A cautionary tale from Louisiana for the Padma barrage
2 September 2026
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We take lab reports on trust. How can we make them more reliable?
2 September 2026
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Tarique Rahman’s India visit and the end of automatic deference
1 September 2026
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What Nepal’s devastating floods teach us about climate vulnerability
2 September 2026
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The Rohingya need a unified strategy, not piecemeal efforts
2 September 2026
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Weighing Bangladesh's options in the Mecca treaty
1 September 2026
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What's keeping Bangladesh from becoming an agricultural export hub
1 September 2026
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Is Bangladesh ready to access international climate finance?
31 August 2026
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Inflation drags down Kamala Harris
It was clear from the beginning of this presidential race that the biggest thorn in Harris’s side was the poor economic record of the Biden-Harris administration.
10 November 2024
How apprehension of AL's comeback is affecting the interim govt
It seems that the apprehension of Awami League's return is haunting the interim government, occasionally affecting its activities and decision-making.
10 November 2024
Why police transformation is critical for Bangladesh
Police reform demands lasting, transformative that penetrates deeply into the core of police culture, behavior, structure, and laws.
9 November 2024
Freedom is more than the absence of oppression
Dissent in Bangladesh has been met with hostility, with individuals being labelled as traitors or enemies of the state for expressing opposing views.
9 November 2024
Meeting of minds: How Dhaka University became a part of Bose-Einstein legacy
There are lessons to be learnt from the way Dhaka became part of the intellectual map of the world.
9 November 2024
How to choose a good bank
A good bank ensures quality of loans (assets) by selecting the right borrowers, sanctioning loans to various sectors in different sizes, and keeping collateral.
9 November 2024
To succeed in science, a multidisciplinary approach is needed
Imposing boundaries in science or assuming that only a particular branch of science can deal with a problem would be akin to having tunnel vision in this modern era.
9 November 2024
Will Gaza’s incessant bleeding end under the new US leadership?
The US policy will almost certainly remain the same: to support and arm Israel while largely ignoring the Palestinians’ plight in Gaza.
8 November 2024
How can Bangladesh realise its potential in innovation?
The GII 2024 provides a road map for Bangladesh's transition from small-scale innovation enhancements to becoming a regional innovation leader.
8 November 2024
Key changes introduced in the 2024 UK budget
The October 30 budget was presented against the backdrop of certain predictions.
7 November 2024
COP29 must see a scale-up of Loss and Damage Fund
The loss and damage cycle requires holistic, integrated, and continuous climate financing urgently from local, national, and international government and non-government actors.
7 November 2024
Exploring BRICS and global governance
We fought two world wars because of economic nationalism, the driving force behind the warring powers.
7 November 2024
Bold, pragmatic measures can revitalise Bangladesh’s health sector
Investment in the health sector must unquestionably be enhanced with the objective of major overhauling.
7 November 2024
The US goes red: Another round of Donald Trump
Republicans took over the Senate, retaking the chamber for the first time in four years. The House is also poised to be Republican.
6 November 2024
Conversation about youth mental health must evolve
In Bangladesh, 361 students, a significant percentage of whom were elementary students, succumbed to suicide between January and August in 2023.
6 November 2024
BNP’s unfolding strategic stance: Straddling the aftermath of a revolutionary ‘event’ and realpolitik
BNP's strategic choices in the wake of the July uprising reveal a tension between preserving continuity and embracing transformative potential.
6 November 2024
Crony capitalism stifled investment and growth in Bangladesh
Crony capitalism is deeply ingrained and has gotten in the way of a truly dynamic and inclusive economy in Bangladesh.
6 November 2024
‘Domestic gas exploration is the most economical option’
Dr Badrul Imam, honorary professor at the Department of Geology in the University of Dhaka, talks about the reasons behind the ongoing gas crisis and the possible way out in an exclusive interview with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star.
6 November 2024
The fight for social accountability in Bangladesh
The experience of the students in the 2024 movement serves as a stark reminder that when government evades accountability, the populace suffers, resources are wasted, public services falter, and disenchantment proliferates.
5 November 2024
What to expect at COP29?
It is expected that the NCQG will establish a comprehensive definition of climate finance, promoting consistency and transparency in climate finance reporting.
5 November 2024