Education reform: Too little, too late under the interim regime

The tenure of the interim government (IG) since August 2024 has not been particularly comforting for the country's education community.
4 January 2026, 03:00 AM

Why the long wait for elections has been an illuminating interlude

The delayed election, rather than being merely a period of political stagnation, has paradoxically served as a crucial and illuminating interlude for Bangladesh. Had the interim government, formed on August 8, 2024, acted as a caretaker, conducted elections within 90 days, and then departed, peo
3 January 2026, 08:00 AM

Do fireworks serve a purpose, or is it time to let them go?

The argument for fireworks remains largely emotional.
3 January 2026, 06:00 AM

Khaleda Zia: Unyielding against autocracy, compromising for democracy

The unprecedented outpouring of grief and love for Khaleda Zia after her death powerfully affirms that the nation has lost someone deeply cherished.
3 January 2026, 04:00 AM

Why does a gender wall still exist within our major political parties?

The vigorous presence of women in the past pro-democracy movements proved that many of the women leaders are parliament-ready.
3 January 2026, 03:00 AM

Is the Trump administration committing war crimes in Venezuela?

Since September last year, the Trump administration has taken a hard line against Venezuela.
2 January 2026, 07:00 AM

When NCP’s rhetoric of a new politics meets reality

The promise of a "noya bondobosto" or new settlement carries an enormous political appeal.
2 January 2026, 02:00 AM

The magic of Khaleda Zia

Her last speeches call for a politics of ‘no vengeance’.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM

Democracy cannot survive when its defenders are set on fire

"I can't breathe anymore. There's too much smoke. I'm inside. You are killing me."
1 January 2026, 07:00 AM

When rumours wound millions

Recently, a deeply upsetting narrative has been circulating on social media.
1 January 2026, 06:00 AM

An uncompromising leader who carved our democratic path

The love people had for Khaleda Zia was spontaneous, genuine and almost storybook-like.
1 January 2026, 04:00 AM

2026: A year of repair, not miracles

A new year often starts with personal reflection.
1 January 2026, 02:00 AM

What the Jamaat-NCP pact says about ‘new’ politics

The alliance suggests that ideological clarity was always negotiable.
31 December 2025, 08:00 AM

What a cashless turn means for our economy

Bangladesh is moving steadily towards a cashless economy.
31 December 2025, 07:00 AM

How 2025 thinned our cultural space

The question is not only who attacked our cultural spaces in 2025, but what kind of responses followed.
31 December 2025, 05:00 AM

Bangladesh economy in 2025 and expectations for 2026

The outlook for FY2026 indicates a modest recovery, although some risks remain.
31 December 2025, 02:00 AM

The slow death of Test cricket

Games evolve, just as generations do.
30 December 2025, 07:00 AM

Smoke signals about Bangladesh’s future

Fear seeps into markets, schools, offices, and homes.
30 December 2025, 06:00 AM

Ending discretionary oversight: Why Bangladesh needs rule-based trade monitoring

The ghost of the past regulatory regime should not overshadow present progress.
30 December 2025, 03:00 AM

Why seaport reforms must begin at the customs house

The ongoing debate over seaport reforms in Bangladesh is largely centred on the long-term leasing of terminals to foreign operators to modernise port infrastructure.
30 December 2025, 02:00 AM