Supporting the extreme poor in Cox’s Bazar

Supporting the poor people affected by the Rohingya crisis is crucial for maintaining stability in the region.
9 June 2023, 15:45 PM

The life of insects

The death of the brothers is a stark reminder of our insignificant existence in the grand scheme of things.
9 June 2023, 13:30 PM

The story of my mobile phone addiction

I am tethered to my mobile phone as if it’s the placenta sustaining life for me.
9 June 2023, 04:00 AM

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Free and fair elections for our sake, not because of US visa policy

The truth is, we have made a shambles of our elections and have weakened most of the accountability structures.
8 June 2023, 18:00 PM

‘The IEPMP serves Japan’s interest over Bangladesh’

We have more viable options of transitioning to solar and wind energy, which are proven and significantly cheaper. But it seems that the government is more interested in supporting the Japanese firm Jica.
8 June 2023, 14:00 PM

A personal quest to explore the core essence of ‘Bengaliness’

We Bengalis are very much part of a collectivist society, where ‘private’ matters are communal, and everyone can have some opinions about ‘other’s business. We describe that as our own unique way of looking after each other and maintaining ‘social well beings’.
8 June 2023, 07:24 AM

Professing criticism: On Naeem Mohaiemen's new book of essays

Although the book is written in English, he has plenty of doubt to dispense about the language, its usefulness, acceptance, and communicability when it comes to writing and creating art in Bangladesh.
8 June 2023, 06:59 AM

How well can we deal with landslides?

Although landslides are a natural occurrence due to rainfall, recent landslides in Bangladesh have primarily been triggered by human activities.
8 June 2023, 04:00 AM

Our 'entangled freedoms'

The curtailment of free speech and writing is especially distressing for the liberal classes in the US, given the values enshrined in the First Amendment with its guarantee of freedom of expression and the press.
8 June 2023, 01:00 AM

What the law minister's DSA statement reveals

Until now, there was no account from the government that provided a picture on the extent of the use of the law.
7 June 2023, 16:00 PM

Are we aware of aluminium phosphide poisoning?

The fact that two children would have to die in the “safety” of their own home just because a pest control agency did not do its job properly is inconceivable.
7 June 2023, 13:00 PM

An ominous feeling of being followed

Are we becoming complacent regarding our love-hate living arrangement with mosquitoes?
7 June 2023, 05:00 AM

Understanding the game of COP

During the annual COP, all the world’s media turn up to follow the negotiations on different topics, and many civil society actors, especially the youth, make great efforts to attend.
7 June 2023, 03:00 AM

Sacred Corruption: The Unqualified and The Unscrupulous

Corruption in hajj management has come to the limelight after the publication of two reports
6 June 2023, 17:00 PM

The budget does not inspire confidence

The recent downgrade by Moody's of the credit ratings of Bangladesh’s economy and some private banks is not the only indicator that confidence is declining.
6 June 2023, 14:00 PM

Prioritise the Rohingya’s safety and well-being

The Rohingya crisis continues to leave a tragic trail of immense suffering and injustice.
6 June 2023, 02:00 AM

Lead-up to the elections just got interesting

Although this new US visa policy is proving expedient, it would not be wise to believe that the country is intent on fostering democracy in Bangladesh.
5 June 2023, 17:00 PM

Double standards of Western industrial policy

US President Joe Biden’s administration should be commended for its open rejection of two core neoliberal assumptions.
5 June 2023, 15:00 PM

‘Business, not city service, is being prioritised’

"One after another, actions are taking place to strip the Dhanmondi Lake of its intended character."
5 June 2023, 13:00 PM

Inside the chaotic Anuv Jain concert: What concertgoers and organisers have to say

Disappointed fans claim frustratingly messy circumstances ruined the show, while organisers offer explanations.
5 June 2023, 10:59 AM