Bangladesh's capital market must not remain an untapped growth engine
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Before signing energy pacts, Bangladesh must define its own strategy
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How long will the untimely death of children be met with silence?
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How the FY2026-27 budget can bridge Bangladesh's climate finance gap
9 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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Restoring faith in the justice system is key to ending mob violence
9 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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Ramisa, Asiya, and the unfinished duty of the state
9 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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Criminals, too, deserve a defence, even when the crimes shock us
9 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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How should Bangladesh's economy grow in the second half of 2020s?
8 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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Reflections on elder care, responsibility, and understanding
8 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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True sustainability for ports means going beyond green
8 June 2026, 08:00 AM
Opinion
Reforms in the financial sector necessary to get rid of default loans
Why is the amount of default loans increasing day by day?
21 November 2022, 17:30 PM
Is there a way out of Bangladesh's energy crisis? Experts tell all.
"It is time for us to ask how much we have been able to recover from the energy crisis."
21 November 2022, 16:00 PM
There is no rationale for bulk power price hike
We have observed a serious lack of accountability in the entire process of electricity price fixing.
21 November 2022, 13:58 PM
Our fiscal space is narrowing fast
Both global and local macro-challenges can have serious implications for the people of Bangladesh
21 November 2022, 13:40 PM
China and the US must escape both Thucydides and Kindleberger traps
Beijing believes it is their destiny to lead the world by 2049, the Communist Revolution’s 100th anniversary, as set out in Xi Jinping’s long-term vision.
20 November 2022, 15:19 PM
Loan defaulters are putting the banking sector at risk
Despite economic progress over time, Bangladesh’s financial sector continues to be dominated by banks that stand on shaky ground.
20 November 2022, 13:00 PM
Elon Musk is a vigilante superhero. That’s terrible news for everyone
For technology to truly reshape the world, we must move away from worshipping the cult of personality
20 November 2022, 12:23 PM
Manifesto for social progress
Deep social change often come from people, social movements and civil society organisations, rarely from top down.
20 November 2022, 08:38 AM
Can Bangladesh find a way out of the energy crisis?
The energy sector was made LNG-dependent despite repeated warnings about it by experts.
20 November 2022, 02:00 AM
Let the children live their childhood
How reasonable is it to expect children to understand the intricacies of a time-bound commitment they are making with themselves?
19 November 2022, 17:48 PM
Is SAARC's university losing its glory?
In the last few years, the SAU admins seem to have moved away from the right track.
19 November 2022, 15:00 PM
Why provoke the opposition and punish citizens?
Contrast in administrative actions regarding political rallies could not be starker when it comes to BNP and other parties.
19 November 2022, 14:00 PM
Aabha Limited: The ray of inclusion and empowerment
How do the lives of the underserved women change and who can potentially come forward and become a part of their story?
19 November 2022, 11:00 AM
Spending All for Nothing
Education abroad does not always come with golden opportunities
19 November 2022, 04:00 AM
Why are our resources wasted on lavish building projects?
We shouldn't be squandering money on buildings when our services need funds
18 November 2022, 16:22 PM
Peak Atlantic Unity?
European leaders are breathing a huge sigh of relief following the Republicans’ failure to achieve a 'red wave' in the US midterm elections.
18 November 2022, 15:00 PM
75 years of Partition: How the Noakhali riots came to be
Communal tension brewing for years led to the violent riots the year before Partition.
18 November 2022, 15:00 PM
Will the government touch the ‘untouchables’?
The default-loan narrative has smeared our otherwise powerful story of graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status.
17 November 2022, 17:36 PM
Spare Fardin the burden of social judgement
During criminal investigations, the police and media need to do their bit to avoid a public trial
17 November 2022, 14:19 PM
For security and affordability, we must shore up renewable energy
Easing lending norms for coal-based power plants might dent the country’s recent strides towards a clean energy transition.
17 November 2022, 14:00 PM