More LNG is not the answer to Bangladesh's energy crisis
28 August 2026
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Modern-day parenting needs better support
28 August 2026
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We need to prioritise future-ready skills over freelancing
28 August 2026
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The Pink Bus paradox and the price of women's safety
28 August 2026
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Can Invest Bangladesh live up to the expectations?
26 August 2026
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Our health system is better resourced now. Why can’t it still deliver?
26 August 2026
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Why char children need a different education policy
26 August 2026
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20 years after Phulbari: Don't repeat the mistake in the name of energy security
26 August 2026
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Why are humanitarian workers increasingly in the line of fire?
25 August 2026
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Public universities must not become instruments of political power
25 August 2026
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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
Will the upcoming election stabilise Bangladesh-India relations?
There are several areas where Bangladesh and India can collaborate.
14 October 2025
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
Port tariff hike must be cost-based
Govt must open dialogue with all stakeholders
13 October 2025
Bangladesh must shift from reaction to readiness to tackle climate hazards
The continuous cycle of destruction carries a staggering price tag.
13 October 2025
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
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
Why Bangladesh should end the death penalty
More than 140 countries have abolished the death penalty in law or practice.
13 October 2025
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
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
Tarique Rahman and the question of political renewal
His reemergence through the recent interviews represents both a promise and a paradox.
12 October 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Why Upper House PR makes sense in today’s political climate
A mixed system gives the opposition a tangible stake in lawmaking and reduces the urge to topple governments from the streets.
10 October 2025
The pain we don’t see
In Bangla, terms related to mental illness are often reduced to one crude word: pagol (a mad person).
10 October 2025