If the second US-Iran dialogue too fails, what comes next?
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Even if deferred, Bangladesh must prepare for eventual LDC graduation
14 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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Why is BNP reneging on its own commitments to judicial independence?
14 April 2026, 12:00 PM
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Why is the government allowing rehabilitation of seasoned bank looters?
14 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Ration cuts without work rights may worsen the Rohingya plight
14 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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The Bank Resolution Act threatens to undo Bangladesh's hard-earned reforms
13 April 2026, 17:39 PM
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Fix the financing gap for women entrepreneurs
13 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Why a benevolent dictatorship will not succeed in Bangladesh
13 April 2026, 12:00 PM
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From censorship to chaos, we must steer clear of the extremes of social media
13 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Opinion
Who should pay for Islamic Banks' bad investments?
13 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
Abul Mansur’s lament was the unfulfilled promise of democracy
Following autocracy's fall, debates on the constitution, elections, & democracy intensify, echoing Abul Mansur Ahmad's insights.
18 March 2025, 02:31 AM
Our schools must do more to stop bullying
Despite being quite the nerd, I found no solace in education.
17 March 2025, 10:30 AM
Financial literacy: A key defence against fraud
The financial sector is increasingly targeted by various types of fraud, including phishing, identity theft, credit card fraud, and Ponzi schemes.
17 March 2025, 09:30 AM
The future of international crimes prosecution in Bangladesh
The prosecution of international crimes, whether at the international or domestic level, is a serious matter.
17 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Pain, bleeding and helplessness: Living with fibroids and cysts
Women's health research is inequitable despite physiological differences. This is a social injustice.
17 March 2025, 04:00 AM
Awami League's downfall and the politics of cognitive dissonance
Acknowledging mistakes is not a sign of weakness; it is a prerequisite for political rehabilitation.
17 March 2025, 03:00 AM
What’s blocking the reforms in Bangladesh?
Implementing the desired reforms in Bangladesh is particularly challenging due to the complexities of political and social realities.
17 March 2025, 02:00 AM
DU’s faculty hiring policy is a relic from the past
DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.
16 March 2025, 10:30 AM
What would the healthcare sector of the future look like?
Healthcare around the world is going through unique and dynamic changes.
16 March 2025, 09:00 AM
Professor Yunus’s government: Are we blaming the victim?
Professor Yunus inherits a nation in turmoil, balancing hope and challenges in Bangladesh
16 March 2025, 07:00 AM
How Bangladesh can recover its stolen assets
Bangladesh intensifies efforts to recover stolen assets and combat money laundering.
16 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Global aid cuts must not hinder women’s empowerment
The funding cuts by USAID and other donors signal a worrying trend that could impact gender equality efforts worldwide.
16 March 2025, 03:00 AM
RTI Act is on life support
Right to Information (RTI) Act in Bangladesh is in danger.
16 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Granting rivers legal status can redefine our relationship with nature
When a river becomes a legal subject, it can challenge harmful development, pollution, and degradation—forcing humans to respect its interests.
15 March 2025, 11:00 AM
Strategic choices in the new space race
Starlink's Ukraine role exposed single-provider risks. US threatens suspension; China eyes space.
15 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Will the UN chief’s visit put the focus back on the Rohingya issue?
The Rohingya refugees in the Cox’s Bazar camps are about to face a situation worse than they have been enduring.
15 March 2025, 04:12 AM
We are Asiya: A battle lost, but the fight lives on
Asiya's story is a tragedy where a child's life and worth are violently denied.
15 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Lalmatia’s lesson: Stop tiptoeing around women’s safety
The problem isn’t just the assault, it’s the fact that this is how the system is designed to work.
15 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Online dispute resolution: Making justice accessible for marginalised communities
The average case resolution length is 9.5 years, restricting underprivileged populations' access to justice.
14 March 2025, 10:41 AM
Is the government awake? Is it listening?
Golam Hossain was a rickshaw puller. On March 12, he was murdered. Why, you ask?
14 March 2025, 06:43 AM