We cannot avoid the moral questions behind the measles and Ad-din crises
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Blowin’ in the Wind
Does the government really want an independent NHRC?
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What the FY2026-27 budget reveals about Bangladesh’s climate priorities
19 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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In planting 25 crore trees, we must not lose sight of the bigger picture
19 June 2026, 10:00 AM
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Turning the budget’s ambitions into reality will be a major test
19 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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Five ideas to turn PM’s Malaysia visit into a strategic reset in ties
19 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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Benazir’s arrest is only the start of Bangladesh's accountability test
18 June 2026, 10:00 AM
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The budget has revived focus on blue economy, but there's a lot of catching up to do
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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A day in infamy in US history
A year ago, on January 6, armed, violent supporters of President Donald Trump attacked the US Capitol. Lawmakers hid in fear of their lives.
8 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Time to adapt to AI
Did you know that Bangladeshi girls and boys won four gold medals at the International Robot Olympiad (IRO) last month?
8 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Don’t let Kuhelia River die
Is a two-lane road more important than a life-giving river?
8 January 2022, 12:01 PM
Journey into the unknown
The arrival of yet another group of Bangladeshis last week as deportees from Greece accentuates the vulnerability of the unemployed youth in the country.
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM
India’s polarised politics and media
On December 29, 2021, India’s Chief Justice NV Ramana sent out a message to the Indian media that could not have been timelier. In fact, it served as a wake-up call.
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM
When the mind says yes
It was in the foothills of the Himalayas that he was born. In a bullock cart amid a snowstorm.
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM
When the protector becomes the predator
“Money can open every DoE door”—I read out the news heading in this daily only to trip over the last two words. The stuttering tongue-twister made me chuckle.
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Take urgent steps to prevent Omicron spread
The government has to proactively try and prevent Omicron transmission.
7 January 2022, 10:56 AM
Deaths by drowning demand policy attention
We are alarmed to learn that as many as 2,155 deaths have occurred countrywide in the past two years due to drowning—and that 83.5
6 January 2022, 18:00 PM
When university research is held hostage
We are all aware of the state higher education and research in Bangladesh is in. It is far from the acceptable standard; none of our universities—public or private—is in a respectable position in global rankings.
6 January 2022, 18:00 PM
India’s Chauvinist Crusade
The restrictive, illiberal trend that has come to characterise India over the last five years has a new data point.
6 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: What are our president’s powers?
The question in the title of this column was triggered by a press comment following our president’s dialogue with National Awami Party (NAP) leaders, published on December 27, 2021.
6 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Department of pollution and collusion?
Graft allegations against the Department of Environment demand scrutiny
6 January 2022, 13:51 PM
River grabbers walk away with impunity
It is disconcerting to note that river and land grabbing is going on around Bangladesh right before the eyes of the administration, and the
5 January 2022, 18:00 PM
The curse of dowry still haunts the poor
I was shocked to know recently that my housemaid, who is a widow, had to pay for Tk 2 lakh worth of furniture and clothing for her daughter’s
5 January 2022, 18:00 PM
How technology can help improve business efficiency
There’s a saying that goes, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” In other words, the key to success is making businesses more efficient.
5 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Should Covid caution supersede learning loss action?
On September 12, 2021, schools in Bangladesh reopened after 18 months of Covid-19 closure—partially, with restrictions.
5 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Are we ready for the looming Omicron crisis?
Proper execution of planned curbs is vital
5 January 2022, 13:17 PM
Making the most of our e-commerce sector
The e-commerce sector of Bangladesh witnessed significant growth since the outbreak of Covid-19 in March 2020.
4 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Urgent measures needed for workplace safety
A recent survey by the Bangladesh Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) Foundation has revealed what we already know to
4 January 2022, 18:00 PM