Bangladesh-India relations should be based on equity

There have been positive developments in connectivity between the two nations, including the revival of rail and road links, the utilisation of ports, and growing energy cooperation.
31 July 2025, 11:30 AM

A few questions over the Dhaka jet crash

The recent fighter jet crash at a school campus in Dhaka has led many to question the wisdom of running an airbase in Kurmitola and conducting training flights from there.
31 July 2025, 10:00 AM

Uncle Sam wants you and your social media accounts

Naturally, the US Embassy in Dhaka has chimed in, reminding Bangladeshi applicants to make their accounts public “to facilitate vetting.”
31 July 2025, 05:00 AM

Bonn climate conference falls short on key promises

Gender justice and Loss and Damage are both at a tipping point.
31 July 2025, 04:00 AM

The interplay of doxa and episteme in Bangladesh's politics

We need a political ethic that resists collapsing into either technocratic detachment or populist fury.
31 July 2025, 03:00 AM

What recent scandals reveal about student activism and our politics

Idealism, no matter how noble, is not immune to co-option.
31 July 2025, 02:00 AM

Is the uprising unravelling?

Extortion allegations taint SAD, shaking the student-led uprising that inspired a nation
30 July 2025, 11:49 AM

A letter to our burnt, beaten, and fallen children

Dear children, can you ever forgive us?
30 July 2025, 10:00 AM

What does the law say about the Bakerganj dog killers?

Let's not let this dog's death be just another forgotten statistic, let it be a beginning.
30 July 2025, 08:50 AM

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