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THE THIRD VIEW
The High Court has spoken: Repeal cannot undo judicial independence
9 April 2026, 08:00 AM
Opinion
Hasty diagnosis is derailing autism care
9 April 2026, 12:00 PM
Opinion
A strategic roadmap for Dhaka's solid waste management
9 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Opinion
Iran war and the long shadow of oil colonialism
9 April 2026, 09:00 AM
LETTERS FROM THE UK
Will the Iran war create a new world order?
8 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Opinion
Will the promise of judicial independence elude us again?
8 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Opinion
Bangladesh must adapt as AI transforms diplomacy and state power
8 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
Lifting ban on vaping is not the reform Bangladesh needs
8 April 2026, 12:00 PM
Opinion
Energy, ports, and logistics: Rethinking Bangladesh’s supply chain
7 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Opinion
Gaza will not forget, Palestine will remember
The suffocating smoke still hangs over Gaza’s ruins, thick with the acrid stench of explosives powder and dust carrying the scent of betrayal and the mark of courage.
14 October 2025, 10:20 AM
Machado's Nobel Prize puts Venezuela and US policy in the spotlight
Inside Venezuela, the picture remains grim.
14 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Military officers, civil charges, and the future of democratic rule
The greater the military’s interference in domestic politics, the higher the risk of democratic fragility.
14 October 2025, 05:00 AM
Will the upcoming election stabilise Bangladesh-India relations?
There are several areas where Bangladesh and India can collaborate.
14 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Why Pubail makes more sense than Dhirashram for Dhaka’s next rail-based inland container depot
A Pubail ICD could be developed more efficiently and brought into operation faster than the Dhirashram project.
14 October 2025, 03:00 AM
Port tariff hike must be cost-based
Govt must open dialogue with all stakeholders
13 October 2025, 14:00 PM
Bangladesh must shift from reaction to readiness to tackle climate hazards
The continuous cycle of destruction carries a staggering price tag.
13 October 2025, 09:42 AM
We need a data privacy law that serves the people, not power
Bangladesh stands on the cusp of a defining choice for its digital future.
13 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Why banks in Bangladesh should embed climate risk across their operations
Unless the banking sector responds proactively, climate risks will harm the financial system as a whole.
13 October 2025, 05:00 AM
Why Bangladesh should end the death penalty
More than 140 countries have abolished the death penalty in law or practice.
13 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Nobel Peace Prize: The politics of peace, sponsored by the powerful
Putin, not usually known for his love of peaceful resolutions, praised Trump for “doing a lot to resolve complex crises”
12 October 2025, 11:00 AM
Why the Gaza ‘peace treaty’ is a victory for violence, not peace
Palestinians need the siege lifted, freedom of movement restored, and their right to self-determination recognised.
12 October 2025, 06:43 AM
Tarique Rahman and the question of political renewal
His reemergence through the recent interviews represents both a promise and a paradox.
12 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Syed Manzoorul Islam: Teacher, taleweaver, torchbearer, trailblazer
As I write—still devastated by his passing—I hear his voice in my head: telling stories without end, stories that breathe life, stories that dream of a new world,
12 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Girls must grow up in a safe environment to lead our future
Why is violence against children, especially girls, increasing, and what can be done to stop it?
11 October 2025, 13:56 PM
The real barriers facing CA students in Bangladesh
At the current growth rate of 63 new CAs annually, meeting even ICAB’s conservative estimate would take 310 years.
11 October 2025, 08:00 AM
The real challenge for Bangladesh after LDC graduation
For Bangladesh to thrive after graduation, its institutions must step up. Courts and regulators need to enforce contracts efficiently.
11 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Has the interim government delivered on climate as expected?
The interim government’s record on climate change reveals more symbolism than substance.
11 October 2025, 05:00 AM
Girls hold the future; but we aren’t shaping the one they deserve
For how long does a girl truly get to be a child in our society?
11 October 2025, 03:00 AM
Global South should lead the ethical AI drive
In the Global South, the stakes are even higher. Countries such as Bangladesh face a double bind: they must adopt AI to remain competitive, yet they lack the infrastructure to shape it.
10 October 2025, 07:00 AM