Views

Bangladesh’s climate pledges need political ownership

Ashish Barua

1 HOUR(s) • Opinion

Ninth pay scale / Ninth pay scale: Govt jobs are getting better, but what about the private sector?

Nafew Sajed Joy

2 HOUR(s) • Opinion

A cautionary tale from Louisiana for the Padma barrage

Ahad Chowdhury

2 September 2026 • Opinion

We take lab reports on trust. How can we make them more reliable?

Mamudul Hasan Razu

2 September 2026 • Views

Tarique Rahman’s India visit and the end of automatic deference

Shakeel Anwar

1 September 2026 • Views

What Nepal’s devastating floods teach us about climate vulnerability

Fahmida Khatun

2 September 2026 • Views

The Rohingya need a unified strategy, not piecemeal efforts

Shahab Enam Khan

2 September 2026 • Views

Weighing Bangladesh's options in the Mecca treaty

Ali Riaz

1 September 2026 • Views

What's keeping Bangladesh from becoming an agricultural export hub

Ahmed Rifat Kabir Sristy

1 September 2026 • Opinion

Bangladesh readiness for international climate funding

Is Bangladesh ready to access international climate finance?

Md. Shahidul Islam

31 August 2026 • Views

The interim government must focus on urgent issues

The government must focus on urgent issues

To prevent a return to authoritarianism or fascism, strengthening democratic processes is crucial.

1 November 2024

Of rivers and people

The present leadership must prioritise the development of these two assets of Bangladesh for a sustainable and prosperous future.

31 October 2024

Before I answer, what exactly is the 'Palestine question'?

In this Land of the Free and Home of the Brave, money is Supreme Court-sanctioned free speech, but criticism of Israel isn’t.

31 October 2024

The breast cancer fight needs affordable and accessible care

The month of October offers the opportunity to commemorate the fight against breast cancer.

31 October 2024

Bangladesh and the UN’s 50 years of partnership

Engaging young people and giving voice to their aspirations has long been a priority for the UN.

31 October 2024

World Cities Day 2024: Cities should be for people, not cars

It is time to greatly restrict the use of private motorised vehicles and make our cities more liveable.

31 October 2024

An effective credit rating system could be a real game-changer

A credit bureau can enhance transparency by tracking borrower data in real time, reducing the potential for misreporting.

31 October 2024

The challenges the film certification board faces

Hopeful outcomes from the new establishment will take months or years of work, research and the final formation of the act and its accompanying set of rules.

31 October 2024

Vini, Vidi, Rodri: The Ballon d’Or conundrum

Frankly, Rodri’s name was not a common pick among fans this year.

30 October 2024

We need to protect depositors from bank boardroom misuse

Having a well-balanced and accountable board is paramount, especially as a bank holds and manages the funds of depositors.

30 October 2024

A radical economic shift is needed to save the planet

Yunus termed the current economic framework "wrong" because it rewards destruction.

30 October 2024

Bangladesh needs a comprehensive care system

Changes in work pattern, migration, inflation and climate change make the care arrangements that heavily rely on families unsuitable.

29 October 2024

‘Corruption is hijacking our development process’

Look at cities like Kolkata and Jakarta, where metros were built at much lower costs and in less time.

29 October 2024

Time to enable the Competition Commission to dismantle syndicates

A bolstered Competition Commission can initiate inquiries into alleged syndicates and cartels either on its own or based on complaints, thus keeping the market in check.

29 October 2024