Remembering the tragedy of November 7, 1975

On November 7, 1975, a turbulent and dark chapter opened up in the history of Bangladesh.
6 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Donor agendas must include investments in higher education

The global education sector continues to endure a tumultuous period of diminishing funding and resource allocation, as competing priorities such as health, humanitarian aid and other social services require urgent financial responses from the international community.
6 November 2021, 18:00 PM

The future of Bangladesh’s new frontier cities

According to media reports, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) recently decided to demolish and rebuild 805 bridges nationwide to pay the price of erroneous planning.
6 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Why must the public always bear the brunt?

The effects of the government’s sudden decision to increase the price of diesel and kerosene by 23 percent have been immediate and reverberating. With transport workers on strike, buses were nowhere to be seen starting Friday and commuters had to resort to more expensive modes of transport.
6 November 2021, 12:29 PM

Will Glasgow fix the broken climate finance promises?

The current climate mitigation plans will result in a catastrophic 2.7 degrees Celsius rise in world temperature. USD 1.6-3.8 trillion is needed annually to avoid global warming exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM

For communal violence, the burden of guilt falls on the majority too

My dearest Hindu sisters and brothers, I am overcome with grief, outrage and shame as I write to you.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Celebrating cooperatives, reimagining economies

On the first Saturday in November, Bangladesh observes the National Cooperatives Day.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM

A lemonade for the illusion of confidence

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Don’t raise fuel price

In the last six years, the average crude oil price was about USD 50, when BPC didn’t reduce local fuel price, hence it made significant profits. I suggest that,
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Do more to de-escalate unrest in Rohingya camps

It seems that tensions in Rohingya refugee camps are only increasing as this daily recently reported the death of an alleged Arakan Rohingya Salvation
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Mobilise aid to help the new poor

Since the Covid pandemic started, a number of studies conducted by different organisations have indicated that poverty in Bangladesh has risen due to the pandemic-induced lockdowns, as well as other factors.
5 November 2021, 12:54 PM

Economic opportunities, education necessary to fight militancy

A study recently conducted by the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) of police has revealed some eye-opening findings related to militancy, including the fact that economic hardships are pushing people down the path of radicalism.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

The road to development begins with education

We are the biggest applauders of our own successes. Sometimes, regional and international arenas, too, portray our positive growth through development indicators.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

UP election violence doesn’t bode well for sound local governance

Over the past few weeks, almost every day, we have read news reports on clashes in the lead-up to the November 11 union parishad (UP) elections.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Guns, but more Roses

In case you have not noticed, climate is not the only manifestation that has changed drastically over the last decade. People have too.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our team at T20 World Cup - A metaphor of present-day Bangladesh politics

At the very start, I say with as much vehemence as I am capable of that a game is a game is a game.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Developed countries should honour their pledge

At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has pointed out that effective action plans to address climate change are not possible without adequate, sustained, and flexible climate finance, and we fully agree with her.
4 November 2021, 15:45 PM

Dhaka circular rail could be a game-changer

It is encouraging to note that a South Korean consortium has started its study to assess whether it would invest in the development of a
3 November 2021, 18:00 PM

What future do we have to offer our youth?

In the past few generations, the world has changed extremely rapidly—and it is likely to continue to do so. Artificial intelligence threatens many of our existing jobs and even raises the question as to what need there will be for human workers in the future.
3 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s geopolitical position provides for unique opportunities

Born during the height of the Cold War, Bangladesh is a nation state that is uniquely embroiled in the machinations of geopolitics.
3 November 2021, 18:00 PM