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To catch a pirate
Today’s piracy further feeds upon those flows including petroleum and the growing numbers of African/Asian countries involved. Control is now imperative.
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CAA and its effects on Indian secularism and regional stability
The Act, clearly, is a step in the wrong direction.
19 March 2024, 05:00 AM
Abantika: A victim of institutional neglect
The universities also didn't organise any awareness activities regarding where and how to file complaints.
19 March 2024, 02:00 AM
What to make of Petrobangla’s new oil and gas exploration tender?
The international tender for shallow and deep sea oil and gas exploration sparks some questions regarding its potential success in attracting offshore oil and gas exploration
19 March 2024, 01:00 AM
Indian democracy’s moment of truth
Once admired for its commitment to pluralism, India no longer stands out as a model democracy.
18 March 2024, 04:00 AM
Reduce, reuse, recycle… and then what?
The reality is that recycling alone cannot combat the environmental impact of plastic waste.
18 March 2024, 02:00 AM
Are schools up to the task?
What can schools and the education system do to help the next generation grow up with a moral compass?
17 March 2024, 16:00 PM
Inadequacy in law doesn't justify enforced disappearances
Bangladesh has once again denied any instances of enforced disappearance, despite facing harsh criticism from human rights activists and calls from leading Western democracies to investigate alleged cases.
17 March 2024, 13:00 PM
Unlocking the potential of health corners for a healthier future
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh has offered a commendable solution to address the challenges faced by the adolescent population.
17 March 2024, 04:00 AM
Ten years delay in oil-gas exploration a testament to short-sightedness and ineptitude
Bangladesh’s gas cannot be exported—this must be a properly documented red-line condition.
17 March 2024, 02:00 AM
Becoming Bangabandhu
Can there be any greater recognition for a leader, than to be conferred with the title of your people's friend?
16 March 2024, 16:00 PM
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16 March 2024, 13:00 PM
The rise of the Ambani brand
With great wealth, should there not be great scrutiny and accountability?
16 March 2024, 03:00 AM
We need smart policymaking, not smart blame games in the energy sector
The authorities must start paying heed to expert recommendations on energy sector-related decisions.
16 March 2024, 02:02 AM
Hold on, let's talk about price hikes
Consumers hardly feel any sympathy for the downsizing that they have to experience due to price hikes. And all we get is haughtiness all around.
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'The US still cares deeply about democracy'
US ambassador Peter Haas reflects on two years in Bangladesh
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Why must consumers always get the short end of the stick?
It seems as though in every sector, the consumer is the last person whose cause is championed.
15 March 2024, 02:00 AM
There is so much more to the RTI Act
Clearly, most citizens are unaware of the tremendous bounties the RTI Act has to offer
15 March 2024, 01:00 AM
Ship hijacking reveals Bangladesh’s maritime vulnerabilities
The hijacking incident brings to light a crucial aspect of Bangladesh's dependence on the sea: the absolute need to prioritise global maritime security.
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A speech to stir 75 million souls
Bangabandhu took the stage, and instantly everyone in every corner sat (or stood) transfixed, hanging on every word.
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