Will the budget deliver on the uprising’s promise of equality?
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Bangladesh's capital market must not remain an untapped growth engine
10 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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Women farmers and the fight for climate resilience
10 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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Before signing energy pacts, Bangladesh should define its own strategy
10 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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How long will the untimely death of children be met with silence?
10 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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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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India’s long infatuation with Russia must end
Against the backdrop of China-Russia ties growing stronger, India must urgently review its geopolitical options.
19 September 2022, 14:00 PM
Bangladesh should revisit its Myanmar policy
What does the repeated violation of Bangladesh’s land and airspace by the troublesome neighbour signify?
19 September 2022, 13:00 PM
Queen Elizabeth II and my aunt: Reflections on death and loss
Both Najma and Elizabeth II are glowing examples of their lifelong love and selfless service.
19 September 2022, 12:16 PM
When it’s the BNP, you never know
With yet another general election coming up, BNP is trying to warm up its ranks.
18 September 2022, 17:00 PM
Bangladesh cricket is in shambles, and BCB must answer for it
The administration and management of Bangladesh cricket at the hands of BCB is symptomatic of an unprofessional sport management system.
18 September 2022, 16:00 PM
South Asian nations need a collective plan to tackle climate change
Given the nature of climate-induced problems faced by the countries in South Asia, policymakers should undertake both adaptation and mitigation measures.
18 September 2022, 14:00 PM
Bangladesh needs to rely less on EU, US markets
By limiting ourselves to these two markets, we are missing out on a whole world of opportunities.
18 September 2022, 13:00 PM
‘Expatriate Diplomacy’ and ‘Mercenary Columnists’
Government decision to engage in expatriate diplomacy to tackle negative propaganda raises a lot of questions.
17 September 2022, 15:00 PM
Climate change is all about ‘power’
Instead of effectively tackling the issues related to climate change, world leaders have politicised it over the last 30 years.
17 September 2022, 14:00 PM
Ukraine Is Palestine, Not Israel
By treating Israel’s colonisation of Palestine as a defensive struggle, Ukraine is validating its senseless aggression.
17 September 2022, 13:00 PM
We need to recognise the diversity of the urban poor
When we think of urban poor, we typically think of people living in slums.It’s not quite as simple.
17 September 2022, 12:00 PM
The government’s search for a columnist
There is nothing wrong with such a strategy of recruiting media operatives. However, the open nature of the search robs the ploy of its X-factor and thereby self-sabotages its purpose.
16 September 2022, 16:00 PM
Are you 'satisfied' with our diplomacy?
It is particularly disheartening and a cause for grave concern as the standard of our diplomacy has been questioned by domestic as well as foreign media.
16 September 2022, 15:00 PM
China unlikely to make a rash move over Taiwan
Neither the US nor China would prefer a war just now because Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, essential for both, will be among the first casualties of a conflict.
16 September 2022, 14:00 PM
Glimpses into the life of a social worker and homemaker
The lady I am writing about was a silent social worker and an ardent homemaker.
16 September 2022, 13:00 PM
Ailing Democracy: Rx Intensive Care
Biden’s “inflection point” applies to Bangladesh, too.
15 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Rural Bangladesh needs next-generation village roads
The streets of rural Bangladesh should value the safety and wellbeing of its users.
15 September 2022, 14:00 PM
Left to fend for themselves
The health vulnerability of migrant workers has thus far received scant attention in policy discourses.
15 September 2022, 09:47 AM
Public's very existence depends on the democratic process
Even basic democracy seems to be missing in Bangladesh
15 September 2022, 09:09 AM
Here's how public-private partnerships can improve the healthcare sector
Public-private partnerships can lead to a more equitable and accessible health sector.
15 September 2022, 07:02 AM