Bangladesh’s T20 snub: ICC failed a key test of sporting governance

International sport depends on a simple bargain: athletes accept risks, including physical and monetary, but governing bodies accept responsibility.
29 January 2026, 01:04 AM

Backlash at the ballot: Why women are being shut out of politics

Bangladesh is not short of women in leadership, be it in business, government offices, or academia. It is short of women in electoral politics.
28 January 2026, 00:14 AM

The Board of Peace is just the latest fig leaf for Israeli impunity

The so-called ceasefire in Gaza was a cynical ruse to secure Israeli captives while giving Israel free rein to starve, murder and assassinate Palestinians at will.
28 January 2026, 00:10 AM

Remembering Mark Tully, the trusted chronicler of 1971

Sir William Mark Tully, well known in the Indian subcontinent as Mark Tully of the BBC, was a friend of Bangladesh.
28 January 2026, 00:04 AM

Election stakes, coalition battles, and the Awami League question

Bangladesh is heading into one of the most consequential elections in its history.
28 January 2026, 00:01 AM

Bangladesh’s renewable ambitions aren't actually unrealistic

Bangladesh’s energy transition is now at a point where execution matters most.
27 January 2026, 00:10 AM

Saddam’s parole fiasco: A five-minute farewell is not mercy

On January 24, an ambulance carrying the bodies of Kaniz Surbana Swarnali and her nine-month-old son, Nazim, reportedly arrived at Jashore Central Jail around 7pm.
27 January 2026, 00:06 AM

Why internet access should be recognised as a fundamental right

In July 2024, Bangladesh experienced one of the most consequential internet shutdowns in its history.
27 January 2026, 00:01 AM

Can we afford such a steep public-sector pay hike?

The Ninth National Pay Commission formed by the interim government recently recommended a salary increase for government employees in the range of 100-142 percent.
26 January 2026, 23:57 PM

How energy insecurity and climate vulnerability converge in Bangladesh

Conversations around energy transitions are typically focused on swift transitions, with solar panels appearing overnight on rooftops, wind farms sprouting across landscapes like mushrooms after rain.
26 January 2026, 01:01 AM

Men to the rescue: A modest proposal for women’s political relief

In a generous act of national service, men across the political spectrum have stepped forward to rescue women from the exhausting burden of political participation.
26 January 2026, 00:50 AM

How to fix digital public service delivery in Bangladesh

Digital Public Services (DPS) are now an everyday element in citizens’ lives. From land records and health appointments to general diaries and transport services, digital platforms increasingly shape how people interact with the government.
26 January 2026, 00:45 AM

What happens when reform is managed, not delivered

At first glance, the interim administration appears to be doing what transitional governments are expected to do. The ground has been steadied.
26 January 2026, 00:38 AM

Greenland and the return of empire politics

The international order built after World War II rests on one hard rule: states may not threaten or use force to take territory.
25 January 2026, 02:45 AM

Why the interim government’s ‘Yes’ vote advocacy is legitimate

Bangladesh’s upcoming July National Charter referendum has triggered a debate that goes beyond the substance of constitutional reform.
25 January 2026, 02:41 AM

Fair pay cannot be left to corporate 'goodwill'

In the air-conditioned classrooms of our universities, we are fed an expensive lie.
25 January 2026, 02:37 AM

Why Chattogram port needs a coherent land-use strategy

For more than three decades, one critical weakness has quietly shaped the development of Chattogram Port Authority (CPA): the absence of a comprehensive and transparent land-use plan.
25 January 2026, 02:34 AM

Bangladesh needs a national RSV vaccination strategy

Respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, is a common virus that most adults mistake for a mild cold when affected.
24 January 2026, 04:34 AM

How Bangladesh lost leverage in cricket diplomacy

When the Fizz was pitched as a slingshot to hit back at the monstrous decision of the IPL that forced the Bangladeshi fast bowler’s franchise team to release him on security grounds,
24 January 2026, 04:26 AM

Chronicle of a consensus foretold: Is Bangladesh's most vital vote the one nobody is debating?

A curious drama is unfolding as Bangladesh approaches a historic double-header on February 12: a parliamentary election and a constitutional referendum.
24 January 2026, 04:11 AM