Fix the financing gap for women entrepreneurs
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Why a benevolent dictatorship will not succeed in Bangladesh
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From censorship to chaos, we must steer clear of the extremes of social media
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Who should pay for Islamic Banks' bad investments?
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Clearing our roads of unfit vehicles can save energy dollars
12 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Opinion
Brain circulation, not brain drain: A new model for overseas PhD funding
12 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Opinion
Fuel crisis is a chance to rethink our cities
12 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Opinion
A preventable outbreak in a system that did not act in time
12 April 2026, 09:00 AM
A Closer Look
Climate change demands a new approach to protecting haor farming
11 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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Maritime skills development is key to expanding Bangladesh’s blue economy
11 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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Post-LDC challenges and the future of Bangladesh's exports
The path ahead is becoming clearer, and more complicated.
17 April 2025, 03:00 AM
The Proclamation of Independence was a beacon for Bangladesh
The proclamation laid the foundation for the country's distinct political identity and its eventual path to independence.
17 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Is jute the answer to our plastic problem?
Plastic bags, particularly single-use plastics, have become a major cause for environmental pollution in Bangladesh.
16 April 2025, 11:00 AM
Lima's ballot, Dhaka's echo: Vargas Llosa's political foray
Vargas Llosa’s crusade, a failure that seeded literary triumph, whispers a question: can stories outlive the frailty of those who write them?
16 April 2025, 09:30 AM
How do our neighbours use the RTI law?
We can learn from how other countries in this region benefit from the law.
16 April 2025, 06:00 AM
Trade, trust and transit between Bangladesh and India
The present uncertainty in Bangladesh-India relations, while concerning, also offers a rare opportunity to redefine the terms of engagement.
16 April 2025, 05:00 AM
March for Gaza in Bangladesh: A vital chapter in the fight for justice
The recent protests for Palestine in Bangladesh are a testament to the power of human empathy.
16 April 2025, 03:00 AM
How to mitigate the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
Bangladesh faced a crippling 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US.
16 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Is the US winning under Donald 'Tariff' Trump?
President Trump has now been president for almost 100 days.
15 April 2025, 11:13 AM
Dynasties bloom on foreign soil causing Tulip troubles
The arrest warrant for Tulip, though legally impotent due to the lack of a UK-Bangladesh extradition treaty, is politically potent.
15 April 2025, 09:45 AM
How literature can dismantle patriarchy in Bangladesh and beyond
Gender-based violence is a symptom of entrenched patriarchy reinforced by sociopolitical and economic structures.
15 April 2025, 04:07 AM
We want an inclusive society this new year
Pahela Baishakh is the biggest non-communal and soulful festival of Bangalees.
14 April 2025, 12:00 PM
How will LDC graduation impact Bangladesh’s RMG sector?
With LDC graduation coming up, Bangladesh is entering a new chapter in its development journey.
14 April 2025, 08:00 AM
The law is blind, but so are the people
The monster of lawlessness, once unleashed, is not easily contained.
14 April 2025, 06:00 AM
What does the Bangla New Year mean to me?
On the first day of the Bangla New Year, every nook and corner of Bangladesh is brightened.
14 April 2025, 03:40 AM
A confluence of nature and culture
It is essential to understand how rural communities establish their cultural relationships with the ecosystems across different seasons.
14 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Let’s sustain the momentum of the summit
Can we finally deliver on the promises made?
13 April 2025, 12:15 PM
China’s bold move to bypass Western tech dominance
Washington’s continued restrictions on exporting chip technology to Beijing may soon prove futile.
13 April 2025, 06:00 AM
How women are revolutionising our agriculture
Women are an indispensable part of our agricultural workforce.
13 April 2025, 05:00 AM
Bangladesh deserves better leaders. How do we find them?
There is a silent, growing consensus about the kind of leadership this country needs.
13 April 2025, 03:00 AM