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
Why are men more outraged over pads than violence against women?
Men objected to the public display of sanitary napkins at the Ekushey Boi Mela.
20 February 2025, 02:10 AM
Imperialism, war, and the fight for a just world
If we take Bangladesh as an example, the Liberation War was fundamentally fought to establish social justice.
20 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Education is a shared responsibility
Education is the bedrock of personal empowerment, social equality, societal cohesion, and economic progress.
19 February 2025, 12:00 PM
Are we returning to divisive campus politics?
If student politics continues to promote division rather than unity, how can these same students later contribute to building an inclusive society?
19 February 2025, 09:48 AM
A gathering of South Asian idiots
I first heard the name Wangchuck in the famous Indian movie 3 Idiots.
19 February 2025, 06:00 AM
Towards a common minimum reform programme
A CMRP agreed upon by the maximum number of political parties is necessary.
19 February 2025, 04:00 AM
How Bangladesh can navigate the geopolitical crossroads
In the new geopolitical order, Bangladesh must seize the emerging economic opportunities.
19 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ and the impending risk for Bangladesh
The global trade environment is becoming increasingly uncertain, and Bangladesh cannot afford to be complacent.
19 February 2025, 02:00 AM
How over-regulation is killing the EPL
Bring back the 2000s; fans do not want to see robots.
18 February 2025, 10:14 AM
Are they even trying? Or have they decided not to act?
A month on, there is still no justice for violence against adivasis
18 February 2025, 09:20 AM
How circular economy can help tackle AMR in animal health sector
Circular economy and One Health can curb AMR in Bangladesh’s livestock sector.
18 February 2025, 08:29 AM
Key governance reforms needed for a fairer Bangladesh
While stabilising the economy is a priority, the roots of Bangladesh’s recent turmoil lie in a crisis of governance.
18 February 2025, 06:20 AM
Professor Anisuzzaman: Scholar, Mentor, Friend
Professor Anisuzzaman, born Abu Tayyab Muhammad Anisuzzaman, was known by only one name.
18 February 2025, 02:05 AM
The grand choreography of blood
One cannot help but be astounded at the crooked efficiency of the previous regime.
18 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Sustainable tourism requires greater environmental stewardship
Sustainability is undeniably one of the most crucial issues for our rapidly changing world as it is vital for our survival and essential to preserving the planet for future generations.
17 February 2025, 10:00 AM
To solve Dhaka’s commuting crisis, prioritise improving public transport
Dhaka's commuting crisis stems from an overreliance on private vehicles and a lack of awareness about rail-based public transport.
17 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Can we achieve change without chaos?
For more measured and deliberate changes, Bangladesh might look towards the American and Glorious Revolutions.
17 February 2025, 06:00 AM
Online grooming and the fight to protect our children
Grooming of minors by paedophilic adults seems to be an overlooked yet pressing societal anomaly
17 February 2025, 02:01 AM
What the media opinion survey tells us
Bangladesh's 1st media opinion survey: 45K families polled on trust & independence.
17 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Can we bridge the generational gap and reform our democracy?
Now, the youngsters have embarked on a campaign to reach out to the people in preparation for forming a new political party.
16 February 2025, 06:00 AM