Children must be protected from abuse and torture

We have become a society in which children have become a tool to satiate the filthy desires of the stronger
27 May 2024, 02:00 AM

What’s giving rise to more nuclear families in rural Bangladesh?

The culture of living in the extended family in this region has changed over time.
26 May 2024, 09:15 AM

How we can mitigate the effects of rising inequality

Economic inequality is the primary driver of civil unrest, with global, regional and national issues contributing to instability.
26 May 2024, 06:00 AM

In a parliament of businessmen, conflicts of interest reign supreme

With a parliament dominated by businessmen and their interests, who is going to hold them to account?
26 May 2024, 04:00 AM

We need a universal school education programme

Two observations are pertinent here. Primary education up to class VIII as a compulsory and universal stage of education is a 50-year-old idea broached first in 1974 Qudrat-e-Khuda Commission report and reiterated in Education Policy 2010.
26 May 2024, 02:00 AM

Government mishandling of personal data: Where does it end?

Are these incidents of data breach and data leaks not contradictory to the very image of the smart, digital, developed Bangladesh that they are desperately trying to portray or advertise?
25 May 2024, 13:00 PM

Diet culture vs body positivity

Society's complex relationship with weight and beauty standards.
25 May 2024, 08:55 AM

War cuts the heart out of humankind

Every society that has experienced the kind of warfare faced by the Iraqis, and now by the Palestinians, is deeply scarred.
25 May 2024, 07:00 AM

Dhaka’s transport turmoil

Dhaka is the world's rickshaw capital
25 May 2024, 06:00 AM

An open letter on Gaza from Bangladesh

From Bangladesh and across the world, 126 Bangladeshi scholars, teachers and researchers condemn Israel's war in Gaza.
25 May 2024, 04:00 AM

A post-Partition heritage campus worth preserving

FCC should not be viewed simply as one of the cadet colleges; it is a heritage campus that can be showcased to the world.
25 May 2024, 02:00 AM

Is the US resetting relations by applying anti-kleptocracy law?

The timing of the US sanction on Gen Aziz Ahmed raises many questions.
24 May 2024, 11:00 AM

Is the family farm disappearing?

The depeasantisation thesis associated with Kautsky and popularised as “the Agrarian Question” needs to be subtly understood in Bangladesh.
24 May 2024, 06:00 AM

Can automation and AI bring work-life balance in Bangladesh?

To capitalise on and accommodate automation, Bangladesh may contemplate several strategies.
24 May 2024, 04:00 AM

World leaders are disconnected from the youth

Student protestors are calling out the double standards of Western powers
24 May 2024, 03:00 AM

FY2025 budget can be our chance to stabilise economy

The upcoming budget is crucial for shaping the strategic direction that the government will craft to trigger a sustainable recovery.
24 May 2024, 01:00 AM

What could the recent ICC warrants mean?

The recent arrest warrants may create an impression that there is an equivalence between Hamas leaders and Netanyahu and Gallant.
23 May 2024, 05:00 AM

Beyond renewables: A coordinated and just transition for Bangladesh

Diversifying domestic energy sources into renewables is crucial because of the current dwindling gas reserve and no new exploration
23 May 2024, 03:00 AM

Freedom vs prosperity: A rehash of the development vs democracy debate

The declining freedoms identified in the report once again give a clear indication that the consecutive governments of Bangladesh, from multiple political parties, have repeatedly failed to empower the country's people.
23 May 2024, 01:00 AM

Iran's President Raisi leaves behind a polarising legacy

The passing of Raisi creates a significant vacuum in Iranian politics.
22 May 2024, 09:30 AM