‘Barn’s burnt down – now I can see the moon’

I write this column with some hesitation, since many may regard it a bit preachy or elitist.
15 June 2023, 15:00 PM

Why more clinicians should join public health

After Covid-19, a bold and visionary idea is starting to emerge: more clinicians joining public health can fortify defence against future health emergencies.
15 June 2023, 13:00 PM

Why do we fail to utilise our Right to Information Act?

In a country with such a politically-oriented population, why has RTI not caught on?
15 June 2023, 04:00 AM

The circular economy requires nurturing

Governments have the power to promote and support textile recycling initiatives in several ways.
15 June 2023, 01:00 AM

Bangladesh's bumpy digital finance voyage

In the ever-evolving realm of global finance, the transition towards cashless societies has emerged as a transformative force, unlocking a myriad of benefits for nations embracing digital currencies.
14 June 2023, 16:00 PM

An overview of the Labour Force Survey 2022

One of the most important indicators of the labour market is the participation rate
14 June 2023, 13:00 PM

Anti-neoliberalism as if the poor mattered

As neoliberalism swiftly gives way to a resurgence of industrial policy in advanced economies, the perspective of low-income countries is being ignored.
14 June 2023, 08:51 AM

Advancing the Glasgow Dialogue on funding to address Loss and Damage

One of the outcomes of the COP26 held in United Kingdom’s Glasgow in November, 2021 was a decision to hold a series of three annual Glasgow Dialogues on funding to address Loss and Damage, with each dialogue to be held in Bonn at the annual pre-COP event.
14 June 2023, 05:00 AM

In the land of elderly rickshaw pullers

What kind of a country do we live in where 60-year-olds are forced to pull rickshaws to earn livelihood?
14 June 2023, 04:00 AM

Power crisis: Perils of pursuing the old dangerous path

When LNG prices were high, not using LNG made sense. But does it make any sense now?
13 June 2023, 16:00 PM

Artificial intelligence is still far from being ‘intelligent’

Why does Big Tech want an immediate 6-month pause on any further development?
13 June 2023, 13:00 PM

What are atmospheric rivers?

If you think that rivers only exist on land, think again. Holding an entire river of water in the form of moisture, they also exist in the atmosphere and are known as Atmospheric Rivers (AR).
13 June 2023, 08:01 AM

A teachers’ leader becoming a proctor can’t be good news

The intertwining of roles raises ethical concerns surrounding potential conflicts of interest.
13 June 2023, 04:00 AM

The Modi Decade

Dissent is framed as disloyalty, with criticism of government policies labeled “anti-national.”
13 June 2023, 01:00 AM

Yes, Bangladesh’s sovereign rating being downgraded is a big deal

With all the problems Bangladesh has right now, Moody’s downgrading of its sovereign rating is one of the worst things that could have happened.
12 June 2023, 17:00 PM

A legal and ethical justification of US' visa policy

Critics argue that the actions taken by the US in this regard could be seen as interference in the internal affairs of another country.
12 June 2023, 13:00 PM

How AI can even the climate playing field

Partnerships between leading AI developers and developing countries could create tools for assembling all relevant data on a country’s biodiversity, climate, and economy in an accessible format.
12 June 2023, 08:21 AM

The curious case of Donald Trump

Donald Trump seems to be great at turning a silly affair into a legal nightmare for himself.
12 June 2023, 03:00 AM

Shedding light on child labour in educational institutions

It is disheartening to find underprivileged children working menial jobs on university campuses across the country.
11 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Shouldn’t the EC be saying how it will make elections free and fair?

There’s no reason to believe the current EC has either the will or the ability to act independently
11 June 2023, 16:02 PM