What fuel loading at Rooppur means for our energy future
28 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Tribute / Remembering Raghu Rai and the light he left behind
28 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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A roadmap to boost foreign direct investment in Bangladesh
28 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Bangladesh, the IMF-World Bank nexus, and the political economy of reform
28 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Bangladesh’s food insecurity warning cannot be ignored
27 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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Will we learn any lesson from the measles deaths?
27 April 2026, 12:00 PM
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Before scaling up renewables, we must first make the grid flexible
27 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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The moral calculus of footpath evictions in Dhaka
27 April 2026, 10:00 AM
THE GRUDGING URBANIST
Energy crisis: Global problem, local failure
26 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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How Bangladesh can give its women migrants a real edge
26 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Why are we paying so much for healthcare?
Bangladesh aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. This means that all citizens of the country would have access to quality healthcare and financial protection.
21 August 2023, 04:00 AM
Saudi Arabia and Israel put a high US price tag on diplomatic relations
Like Israel, Saudi Arabia wants a formalised security agreement, even if that accord may not target Iran as explicitly as Israel’s request does.
21 August 2023, 03:00 AM
Rising risky loans and the talent of making excuses
The actual share of NPLs in total loans would have crossed 20 percent had BB not loosened the definition.
21 August 2023, 02:02 AM
No alternative to a long-term plan
We need a comprehensive, long-term policy for addressing dengue and other weather-based diseases.
20 August 2023, 13:00 PM
How can we deal with the looming climate, food crises?
The answer is the soil on which we live, the primary producer of our food and water.
20 August 2023, 11:00 AM
England vs Spain: A tale of two coaches
There have never been two teams that have come to this tournament in polar opposite circumstances.
20 August 2023, 07:27 AM
Agritourism for improving education and rural entrepreneurship
Agritourism, through which visitors can experience how a farm works, presents a unique opportunity to leverage Bangladesh's rich agricultural heritage and diverse rural landscapes. With its vibrant farming communities and traditional agricultural practices, the country could become a leading destination for such tourism.
20 August 2023, 04:00 AM
Kundera's 'The Joke': Tyranny, anywhere, is a threat to democracy
The Joke quickly became one of the many works of literature to be banned after the Soviet invasion, and Kundera was blacklisted.
20 August 2023, 02:00 AM
We should ratify the high seas treaty
Situated in a region with extensive maritime boundaries and diverse marine ecosystems, Bangladesh stands to gain immense benefits from this agreement. By becoming a party to the treaty, the country can play a pivotal role in global efforts to address critical challenges such as overfishing, marine biodiversity loss, and habitat degradation in areas beyond national jurisdictions.
20 August 2023, 00:00 AM
Can equitable security be ensured?
While a public pension scheme is crucial, discrepancies persist within the government's new pension framework.
19 August 2023, 14:15 PM
Period poverty: A silent crisis in Bangladesh
The silencing of dialogue on menstruation breeds myths, misinformation and stigma, perpetuating a vicious cycle of period poverty.
19 August 2023, 04:00 AM
'I blame misgovernance and mismanagement for high inflation'
Dr MM Akash, professor of economics at Dhaka University, explains what is driving the inflation up in Bangladesh.
19 August 2023, 02:00 AM
Thoughts upon spotting a red dot
As I stood before the bathroom mirror, I noticed a red laser spot. I instinctively turned around to look for a sniper. No one there. I chuckled and inspected the mirror.
19 August 2023, 00:00 AM
What’s happening in Niger is far from a typical coup
One in three lightbulbs in France is powered by the uranium from the field in Arlit, northern Niger.
18 August 2023, 13:00 PM
Japanese mother vs Bangladeshi father: Key takeaways
Bangladesh's good reputation was marred due to the legal process and father’s use of social media to stir up support for his case.
18 August 2023, 09:00 AM
What the egg is happening?
Why are we not increasing food production at home and being less dependent on imports?
18 August 2023, 04:00 AM
Is Bangladesh at a triple crossroad?
Bangladesh has always battled and progressed through crises. But what future awaits us?
18 August 2023, 02:00 AM
Corporate corruption, greenwashing, and responsibility evasion
A look at the long-term harm of the McKinsey Syndrome on society.
17 August 2023, 13:30 PM
The real cost of de-dollarisation
The dollar’s uncontested reign is coming to an end, with far-reaching global economic consequences.
17 August 2023, 08:40 AM
Our efforts can save the fishing cat from extinction
It is crucial that the fishing cat be allowed to survive and thrive.
17 August 2023, 04:00 AM