The trouble with technology

A digitalised world is facing the challenge of cybersecurity as threats rise across the world
19 October 2022, 07:54 AM

Bangladesh needs proper policies to combat a food crisis

Dr Fahmida Khatun speaks to us regarding how Bangladesh can shield itself from a possible food crisis.
19 October 2022, 06:52 AM

The gaps in DAP: How to avoid urban flooding in Dhaka

The regulations that DAP recommends can initiate a spree of development in the floodplains and agricultural lands surrounding central Dhaka, posing a serious threat of urban flooding.
18 October 2022, 19:20 PM

How to make development projects more time and cost-effective

Delays and lack of quality control are a major concern when it comes to development projects.
18 October 2022, 14:00 PM

A new coalition to address loss and damage emerges

These actors are addressing losses and damages from human-induced climate change now.
18 October 2022, 13:00 PM

Faculty recruitment at universities: Are we doing it right?

The current state of faculty recruitment at universities in Bangladesh is far from ideal.
17 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Alliances with smaller parties: A game of numbers

The ruling Awami League and the BNP have once again started rallying lesser and sometimes even completely unknown political parties to form alliances.
17 October 2022, 15:30 PM

The Ukraine Safari

Peaceniks argue that Russia needs a victory or concession that will allow it to 'save face.'
17 October 2022, 13:00 PM

Load-shedding in Bangladesh: Are we living in 2022 or 1984?

The lack of transparency in the energy sector is costing the nation dearly.
17 October 2022, 11:49 AM

Uncertain times ahead for RMG business

As garment makers, we cannot afford to absorb all cost increases along the supply chain.
17 October 2022, 09:12 AM

Is Bangladesh ready to face a global food crisis?

We now face the real risk of massive hunger and famine.
16 October 2022, 15:00 PM

The EC’s main job is to conduct elections, not suspend them

In order to make the next general election an acceptable one, the EC must evolve beyond the use of CCTV cameras.
16 October 2022, 13:00 PM

Can India’s Oldest Party Reinvent Itself?

For the first time in nearly 25 years, Congress will elect a president who is not a member of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty.
16 October 2022, 11:30 AM

Why are political parties trying to woo the Prince of Calcutta?

Sourav’s stints as cricket administrator in Bengal and BCCI have ensured he remains in the media focus.
16 October 2022, 10:23 AM

Is the EC fighting an unwinnable war?

There are a few possible explanations behind why the EC chose to suspend the Gaibandha-5 by-poll
15 October 2022, 17:33 PM

Remembering Mohib Ullah and the need for refugee protection

Despite Mohib’s killing drawing international condemnation, little has been done to improve the security of Rohingya human rights defenders.
15 October 2022, 15:00 PM

A hidden natural resource has transformed Bangladesh into a food-secure nation

As we move into uncharted territory as a consequence of climate change, it is crucial that groundwater responses to changes, not only in the magnitude, duration, and variability of monsoon rainfall but also our use of land and water, are better understood.
15 October 2022, 14:30 PM

What Bangladesh needs to consider before devaluing the taka further

The taka has been devalued against the dollar in seven steps this year.
15 October 2022, 12:00 PM

CCTV monitoring not enough to prevent election irregularities

What the suspension of Gaibandha-5 by-poll really means
15 October 2022, 07:08 AM

‘Tailor-Made’ Partition: Saga of an Orchestrated Disaster

In 1947, “United India” got vivisected, in which Bengal experienced the divide along with Punjab.
14 October 2022, 18:30 PM