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THE SOUND AND THE FURY
If the second US-Iran dialogue too fails, what comes next?
15 April 2026, 17:04 PM
Views
Even if deferred, Bangladesh must prepare for eventual LDC graduation
14 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
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
Views
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
Views
Fix the financing gap for women entrepreneurs
13 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Views
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
A repeal that retains impunity
Why is the interim government taking this seemingly anti-public stance?
3 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Civil service 2.0: A prototype for reform
Although a lot can be said about the civil service obsession of the people in general, it is one of the guaranteed pathways towards upward mobility in Bangladesh.
3 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Trump’s re-withdrawal from Paris Agreement
On the very first day of assuming office on January 21, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to immediately withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement.
3 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Our development model is poisoning Dhaka
True reform should involve policies that protect Dhaka’s residents and their right to a liveable city.
3 February 2025, 02:00 AM
The dangerous consequences of USAID fund freeze
This sudden shift raises critical questions about what would happen if the US were to halt funding entirely.
2 February 2025, 11:14 AM
Will AI push us towards isolation and lost creativity?
By the way, this writing is solely mine. I didn’t seek any assistance from AI. Do you write in your own words?
2 February 2025, 09:30 AM
Can ‘engineering diplomacy’ solve Bangladesh-India water issue?
The 2024 floods underscore the shared stakes for both nations.
2 February 2025, 08:00 AM
A six-month progress report on the govt's economic record
Economic struggles and some successes mark the first 6 months of the interim government.
2 February 2025, 06:28 AM
Why Bangladesh struggles to attract FDI
Reversing the unsatisfactory FDI trend requires bold, forward-thinking policies and decisive action.
2 February 2025, 02:10 AM
Urban farmers' contribution must be recognised to restore Dhaka's wetlands
Greening practices by slum dwellers receive no formal recognition from urban authorities.
2 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Effective law and planning can control noise pollution
While addressing vehicular noise has been a focus, it is equally vital to regulate loudspeaker usage in communal and religious settings.
1 February 2025, 08:00 AM
The scale of the universe and our place in it
This realisation is not meant to diminish our significance, but rather to inspire awe and perspective.
1 February 2025, 06:00 AM
Why the seven colleges want out of Dhaka University
The demand of the students of seven colleges reflect a strong desire for autonomy and better academic conditions.
1 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Let the girls of Bangladesh play
What happened in Joypurhat is dangerous, not just for sports but for our future.
31 January 2025, 15:00 PM
The inherent discrimination in our medical admission tests
Even after all this, when the quota system in admission tests remains, it begs the question of why we still need to favour a select group while sidelining other deserving candidates.
31 January 2025, 10:00 AM
Public health must prioritise disease prevention
There is a common confusion around the subject of health.
31 January 2025, 06:05 AM
Beyond martyrdom and momentum: The matrix of the 1969 mass movement
In the history of Bangladesh’s formation and its war against the military-bureaucratic regime of Pakistan, the 1969 mass uprising is a significant milestone.
31 January 2025, 02:10 AM
Reforms vs election: A distracting debate
Those who place the election above reforms undervalue the vital need for the latter.
30 January 2025, 18:30 PM
Collective responsibility, ministerial obligations, and bureaucratic accountability
It may be noted that a minister cannot disown the stance of his ministry with regard to important policy or executive decisions.
30 January 2025, 10:30 AM
For stability, holding the national election should be prioritised
The interim government is not mandated to oversee local elections. Its primary responsibility is to conduct parliamentary elections.
30 January 2025, 07:00 AM