Primary school admission tests would be a misguided step
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THE SOUND AND THE FURY
Can a bank resolution framework work if discredited owners return?
1 hour(s) ago
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If the second US-Iran dialogue too fails, what comes next?
15 April 2026, 17:04 PM
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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
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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 our policies must be backed by evidence
Bangladesh is presented with an unprecedented opportunity to reconfigure and functionalise its institutions and processes.
26 January 2025, 07:00 AM
How Singapore’s transport policies can inspire Dhaka’s growth
As the city continues to grow and evolve, adopting best practices from around the world is crucial.
26 January 2025, 06:00 AM
A reminder of the nearly unwinnable hand Yunus was dealt
A sentiment has taken root in Bangladesh: Yunus is an honest man with good intentions.
26 January 2025, 02:10 AM
Awami League’s melodramatic redemption arc
AL's narrative shift from power to victimhood reveals political hypocrisy.
26 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh’s digital transformation: How social media is shaping politics and society
Social media has become a crucial part of this transformation, influencing everything from politics to social movements.
25 January 2025, 11:00 AM
A vision for a child-friendly book fair
Are we truly creating an environment that fosters love for books among children?
25 January 2025, 07:00 AM
Indigenous debate: A nation’s heart beats in every leaf
The factual words of reports often fail to capture the inward, private world of the “minority.”
25 January 2025, 05:00 AM
‘When a government refuses to go, people accept it until they don’t’
Author and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmad talks about the background and formation of BAKSAL.
25 January 2025, 03:00 AM
What should we expect from a national constitutional council?
In Bangladesh, establishing the NCC can potentially strengthen democratic institutions and address systemic governance challenges.
25 January 2025, 02:00 AM
The purloined escape
This process of redefining the nation would require confronting the fragmented meanings that linger in the wake of Hasina’s influence.
24 January 2025, 14:10 PM
How advanced analytics and automation can help prevent tax evasion
NBR's existing software cannot perform advanced tasks of identifying undeclared incomes or tax frauds.
24 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Singapore's role in recovering stolen assets is crucial
Singapore has a responsibility to help Bangladesh retrieve the ill-gotten money that has found its way into the Singaporean shore.
24 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Climate change and fire risks: Lessons from Southern California for Bangladesh
The 2025 wildfires in Southern California underscored the importance of having well-trained firefighting teams and readily available resources for rapid response.
23 January 2025, 09:00 AM
How carbon markets can drive Bangladesh’s green transition
Bangladesh’s readiness will dictate how it will fare in the new carbon market regime.
23 January 2025, 07:00 AM
When will the revolution reach Bangladesh’s hills?
The policies in the region under the interim government have remained nearly identical to those under Sheikh Hasina.
23 January 2025, 06:00 AM
A discursive analysis of the constitutional reform recommendations
Some of these recommendations are unprecedented, whereas some of them need further clarifications.
23 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Is deferment of LDC graduation a viable option for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh’s best course of action would be to prepare for smooth and sustainable graduation from the LDC group.
23 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Lusting Orientals revisited: The British grooming gang debate
The victims are used as tools to spread fear about a specific community.
22 January 2025, 10:15 AM
Geopolitics in the age of Trump: Have we been here before?
Will the 21st century move towards a world war like the 20th century?
22 January 2025, 07:00 AM
We must break free from our economic captivity
The time for action is now.
22 January 2025, 06:00 AM