When a cartoon becomes a crime, again
22 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Nutritional literacy can reduce healthcare costs in Bangladesh
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Saving ourselves through Earth Day
11 hour(s) ago
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How poor governance broke Bangladesh's immunisation model
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Fifty seats for women, but who will they really represent?
21 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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World Creativity and Innovation Day / Why Bangladesh is losing the innovation race
21 April 2026, 23:00 PM
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West Bengal poll politics tests the limits of Dhaka-Delhi reset process
21 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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IMF-World Bank Spring meetings 2026 reveal limits of multilateralism in turbulent times
21 April 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
The case for a National Security Council that is truly fit for purpose
20 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Opinion
When mobile journalism crosses the line into public shaming
20 April 2026, 12:00 PM
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Why is it taking so long to stabilise the economy?
Bangladesh’s macroeconomic imbalances have emerged from inflationary pressure; the balance of payments pressure; and fiscal pressure
22 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Navigating public policy with interpretive structural modelling
ISM promises a future where policies are formulated with greater precision and insight and responsive to the complex tapestry of societal needs
21 May 2024, 07:12 AM
We are not taking care of our young generation
One significant factor behind young people’s feeling of disillusionment is the pervasive corruption committed by businessmen, politicians, government officials, and influential figures, among others
21 May 2024, 05:00 AM
How are electrolyte drinks regulated in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has recently sued the owners of seven companies for selling five popular brands of electrolyte drink without necessary approvals.
21 May 2024, 04:00 AM
All that is wrong with the proposed bank mergers
Mergers cannot be based on the arbitrary decisions of authorities. This amounts to an imposition of the liability of poor banks on well performing banks.
21 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Humanitarian funding: A crisis within a crisis
The people affected by crises and destitution must be at the centre of our collective decision-making on humanitarian actions.
21 May 2024, 01:00 AM
How we teach matters
For a lesson to be effective, capturing and holding the interest of the audience is key
20 May 2024, 14:00 PM
Don’t turn metro rail into a status symbol
Imposing VAT on metro fares and taking the service further away from the poor, it risks becoming more like a status vehicle—which rich commuters already have plenty of.
20 May 2024, 13:00 PM
What’s holding us back from celebrating our cultural diversity?
To appreciate and honour our cultural diversity, we must oppose extremist forces and implement inclusive policies.
20 May 2024, 08:01 AM
How fashion is future-proofing by investing in technology
Are fashion brands becoming more than retailers of clothing?
20 May 2024, 06:54 AM
Exploring a new political paradigm
Overhauling the entire system and political culture is needed as remedy for rampant corruption and poor governance.
20 May 2024, 04:00 AM
We should be worried about the present fertility trends
The population size will likely stabilise at around 240-250 million, if fertility can be brought down soon to below replacement level.
20 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Banning rickshaws may not be the big traffic solution
Dhaka’s traffic is a complicated problem that needs multifaceted efforts to combat it.
19 May 2024, 10:00 AM
Manik Bandopadhyay's timeless works: A mirror to our frailties
On Manik Bandopadhyay’s 116th birth anniversary, his unsparing literary vision jolt us out of complacency with today's injustices.
19 May 2024, 08:02 AM
ASEAN needs a longer-term approach to the Myanmar crisis
ASEAN must continue to create the space to learn from the various Myanmar stakeholders and seek the support of the major frontline states, namely China and India, in its efforts.
19 May 2024, 05:00 AM
Why the consumer protection law needs to change
Artificial inflation of prices is a crucial element contributing to the infringement of consumer rights in Bangladesh.
19 May 2024, 05:00 AM
Message from Donald Lu’s visit: Reset, rebuild, and strengthen
Although Donald Lu had visited Bangladesh more than once before the general election, this was his first visit after the polls.
18 May 2024, 10:30 AM
Looking back at Klopp’s amazing Liverpool journey
In the last few seasons Klopp’s antics have given us some of the most memorable moments in football.
18 May 2024, 08:30 AM
Protests of despair
Today’s anti-war protests are but a desperate plea simply to stop the killing of Palestinians in Gaza.
18 May 2024, 07:00 AM
The aurora enigma: Science and myths
The interplay between myths and scientific explanations of auroras illustrates human being’s capacity to find meaning in the natural world.
18 May 2024, 05:00 AM