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
Opinion
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
Opinion
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
Opinion
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
Munich again, 87 years later
It is always good to seek peace rather than war, but the question is always, at what price and in whose interests?
3 March 2025, 10:00 AM
Reality is different from perceptions about RMG sector
Bangladesh’s RMG sector has improved, but challenges in wages and rights remain.
3 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Relax, says the home ministry!
In the immediate aftermath of the changeover on the August 5, the police were nowhere to be seen.
3 March 2025, 06:35 AM
Khaleda’s call for unity is a step in the right direction
Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been defined by division and vengeance.
3 March 2025, 05:00 AM
How the interim government can make lasting reforms
HRW's Asia Director Elaine Pearson writes about reforms in Bangladesh
3 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh’s economic resilience is being tested
Bangladesh must implement decisive measures to rectify its structural vulnerabilities, governance deficiencies, and external dependencies.
3 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Why wash dirty linen in public?
Culture adviser Farooki and Shilpakala chief Syed Jamil exchange barbs
2 March 2025, 09:48 AM
Yunus keeps the flickering flame of hope alive
The interview was not about dissecting Bangladesh’s political culture. It was about sending a message—Bangladesh is breaking free from its past.
2 March 2025, 08:58 AM
Bangladesh at a crossroads: Faith, identity, and change
Is Bangladesh witnessing a generational shift in religious identity?
2 March 2025, 07:00 AM
What’s so special about Bangladesh?
The people—the wonderful people of Bangladesh—are the reason that the country is so special for me.
2 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Who are the true masterminds behind the current chaos?
Can Bangladesh reclaim its streets before the next wave of violence?
2 March 2025, 02:00 AM
The harsh reality of domestic abuse in Bangladesh
Controlling behaviours and emotional abuse were identified as the most common forms of IPV, pointing to the significant psychological toll that this violence takes on women.
2 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Blacklisting labour activists: A legal violation
Blacklisting union leaders and labour activists is one of the most common yet legally confusing parts of labour law that violates fundamental labour rights.
1 March 2025, 10:00 AM
The real picture of Bangladeshi corporate
Bangladesh ranks among worst for worker rights, with overwork and low pay.
1 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Maximising energy efficiency is key to our industrial growth
The need to tackle climate change necessitates an increase in energy efficiency.
1 March 2025, 05:00 AM
National Citizen Party: The new kids on the political block
The new kids on the political block have a name: the National Citizen Party (NCP)
1 March 2025, 02:10 AM
Will Hasina’s shadow continue to loom over Dhaka-Delhi ties?
Although there appears to have been some encouraging movement on both sides, the bilateral relations remains somewhat wary.
1 March 2025, 02:02 AM
What does a second republic mean?
In its first statement to the people, the National Citizen Party clearly declared a vision for a second republic in Bangladesh.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM
The plight of migrant workers stranded in Russo-Ukrainian war zone
Rahmat Ali, trafficked to Russia, feared death; Kabir killed in a drone strike.
28 February 2025, 10:41 AM
How can a convicted killer escape?
In Bangladesh, injustice is routine, and law and order are mere suggestions.
28 February 2025, 04:00 AM