Column by Mahfuz Anam / Were we close to a nuclear catastrophe?
10 April 2026, 00:00 AM
THE THIRD VIEW
‘We must vaccinate 95 percent of the children to curb measles outbreak’
10 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Interview
Decoding Pakistan’s diplomatic win in Iran-US ceasefire
10 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Views
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
Let’s not stall the implementation of CHT Accord any longer
A clear, time-bound roadmap can address CHT accord's unfulfilled provisions.
30 July 2025, 07:00 AM
‘The July uprising was about truth and justice’
In this “noya bondobosto,” discrimination has simply been repackaged, following the same rotten patterns we thought we had destroyed.
30 July 2025, 04:00 AM
An ex-chief justice on the dock: How Hasina broke the judiciary
Restoring public faith in the judiciary is now more urgent than ever.
30 July 2025, 02:00 AM
How energy politics fuels global militarisation
Energy is no longer merely a commodity; it is power, influence, and a principal driver of militarisation.
29 July 2025, 09:30 AM
How the Liangzhu model is challenging Silicon Valley’s AI dominance
The Liangzhu model benefits from coordinated support from both large corporations and the government.
29 July 2025, 05:00 AM
Why Bangladesh needs a national maritime roadmap
Our strategic location alone will not deliver the maritime future we are capable of building.
29 July 2025, 04:00 AM
The ICJ ruling on climate action can boost Global South's voice
The ICJ concluded that states have explicit legal duties to safeguard the climate system against anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.
29 July 2025, 03:00 AM
It’s time to modernise our air force
Urban density in Dhaka has surpassed the thresholds for safe air operations. Military and civil aviation now operate in a dangerously overlapping airspace.
29 July 2025, 02:00 AM
How precision agriculture can transform Bangladesh
This method uses advanced technologies to enhance crop production while minimising waste and environmental impact.
28 July 2025, 11:00 AM
Addressing the crisis of child malnutrition in Bangladesh
Child nutrition begins in the womb and remains critical through the first two years of life.
28 July 2025, 06:00 AM
Why ESG standards matter now more than ever for Bangladesh
Strong ESG performance can reduce operational risks, cut costs, and build better relationships with workers and consumers.
28 July 2025, 04:00 AM
Reasons why the US lifted sanctions on Myanmar
This move has very little to do with Myanmar’s domestic politics.
28 July 2025, 03:00 AM
The arrest of Khairul Haque: A travesty of justice or a convenient scapegoat?
Khairul Haque's arrest has reignited a fierce debate surrounding his legacy.
28 July 2025, 02:00 AM
The toll of citizen journalism in Bangladesh
The equation is brutally simple: the more shocking the image, the more traction it garners.
27 July 2025, 10:00 AM
‘Protesters are not given medical care here’
How a July warrior was denied immediate medical care.
27 July 2025, 07:00 AM
Bangladesh in the age of global economic flux
Any casual observer of the recent global scenario can see a constant shift in global crosscurrents.
27 July 2025, 06:00 AM
Micromanaging should not be Bangladesh Bank’s job
BB must change its identity from an enforcer to an ecosystem architect.
27 July 2025, 03:00 AM
Why can't we prevent drowning fatalities?
Drowning deaths are disproportionately higher among the poorest and least educated populations in rural settings.
27 July 2025, 02:00 AM
The burning skies of Uttara and the questions we refuse to ask
It is moments like this that bring us face to face with the silent monstrosities we have normalised.
26 July 2025, 09:30 AM
What not to post during a national tragedy
In moments of national crisis, instead of silence or responsible support, we see people racing to post
26 July 2025, 07:31 AM