The silent emergency: Politicisation of our healthcare sector

The erosion of trust in doctors is creating crisis for the healthcare sector.
8 May 2025, 04:00 AM

Rabindranath, protest, and contested legacies

Anyone familiar with Bangladesh and its culture knows how important his poems and songs are in celebrating our heritage.
8 May 2025, 03:00 AM

India-Pakistan tensions and the risks of war

It is too early, and rather preliminary, to conclude that India-Pakistan tensions have escalated to a “war.”
7 May 2025, 14:30 PM

Bangladesh’s GMO buffet: Eat first, ask questions never

Welcome to the country, where food regulation is treated like an optional seasoning.
7 May 2025, 11:30 AM

The urgent case for a truth and healing commission for Bangladesh

Bangladesh has a history of unaddressed violence.
7 May 2025, 09:16 AM

Can India and Pakistan de-escalate tensions after Pahalgam attacks?

India and Pakistan are in the middle of their biggest crises in years.
7 May 2025, 03:00 AM

Why does Hefazat fear women’s rights more than usury?

Why do religious pressure groups single out women’s rights for moral outrage?
7 May 2025, 02:00 AM

Dhaka University: Faculty hiring in its early years

The faculty hiring process at Dhaka University has received intense scrutiny and has been criticised for its lack of focus on merit.
6 May 2025, 10:00 AM

What Khaleda Zia’s return means for the BNP

Khaleda Zia's return is not merely a personal event.
6 May 2025, 06:43 AM

Post-LDC strategies for empowering our private sector

The development of private sector capabilities is a prerequisite for securing sustainable economic growth.
6 May 2025, 06:12 AM

A gradual, homegrown approach to reforming political parties

Our political system stifles democracy and holds back economic progress.
6 May 2025, 04:00 AM

Can a new law balance cybersecurity and free expression?

The critical question of cyber safety is at the forefront.
6 May 2025, 02:00 AM

As I seek justice for my father, I want a government that practises the reforms it preaches

This weaponisation of murder cases means that my family lives in constant fear of retribution.
5 May 2025, 16:40 PM

The language of oppression against women

In countless homes across this region and beyond, patriarchy does not always arrive with fists raised.
5 May 2025, 11:31 AM

The critical role of midwives in ensuring maternal health

Midwives frequently serve on the front lines during crises.
5 May 2025, 04:00 AM

Kashmir’s bloodstained meadows: Can the SCO show a road to reconciliation?

The SCO's flexibility allows rivals to engage without losing face—a vital feature for South Asia’s fractured geopolitics.
5 May 2025, 03:00 AM

What 2025 World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings means for the Global South

The Spring Meetings indicate that the IMF and World Bank are at a crossroads.
5 May 2025, 02:00 AM

Trump’s Xanadu: Power, spectacle, and the mirage of control

Trump serves as a reminder of the fragility of power when built on illusion.
4 May 2025, 10:27 AM

From barbed wires to backbone

From Felani to Swarna, from silence to defiance, the story of Bangladesh's border is no longer written in Indian ink.
4 May 2025, 07:35 AM

Climate change is taking a toll on tea production

The tea industry of Bangladesh is facing an unprecedented crisis due to climate change.
4 May 2025, 07:00 AM