22 January 2025, 06:00 AM

The ceasefire that couldn't heal: Reflections from a survivor

I can’t forget the days in Gaza’s hospitals—the sight of dismembered children and the cries from phosphorus burns.
22 January 2025, 02:10 AM

Impact of rising debt on our socio-economic future

Every child born in Bangladesh today is born with a debt.
22 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Who is responsible for outsourced employees' profit participation fund?

The Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, is a progressive mechanism designed to ensure that employees share in their company's profits.
21 January 2025, 07:00 AM

Perils of Panthakunja Park

The ongoing elevated expressway project took a toll on the Panthakunja park.
21 January 2025, 06:00 AM

Trump’s America First doctrine and its ripple effects on Bangladesh

While Trump’s presidency presents significant challenges, it also offers opportunities for Bangladesh to strengthen its partnership with the US.
21 January 2025, 02:10 AM

Current dynamics of the economy, reform and elections

While the interim government’s intention to tackle political and economic challenges is commendable, the task appears daunting.
21 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Dhaka-Jashore rail route: Dreams and disappointment

The 169-km Dhaka-Jashore railway line was constructed at a cost of Tk 39,247 crore, the most expensive railway project in Bangladesh.
20 January 2025, 09:56 AM

The self-sabotaging president: Joe Biden’s broken legacy

Biden’s predicament must be considered in the context of the brutal political landscape in the Western world.
20 January 2025, 09:00 AM

Malaysia migration crisis shows where reforms are needed

From 2009-2024, Bangladeshi migrant workers’ access to the Malaysian labour market was restricted multiple times and, on every occasion, a syndicate was blamed for the debacle.
20 January 2025, 06:00 AM

Non-toxic toys are essential for protecting our children

Toys play a crucial role in enriching children’s activity and fostering developmental growth.
20 January 2025, 05:00 AM

From 1969 to 2024: Echoes of resistance through the ages

The mass uprisings of 1969 and 2024 have several similarities but differences also exist.
20 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Why Bangladesh needs a child affairs reform commission

According to a Child Rights Advocacy Coalition of Bangladesh report, at least 121 children were killed by law enforcement and other agencies during the uprising.
19 January 2025, 06:00 AM

Kessler Syndrome: Space debris may create a future with no internet, TV, or mobile phone

The scenario in which space debris collides and creates more debris is called Kessler Syndrome, named after the NASA scientist Donald Kessler.
19 January 2025, 04:00 AM

The art of imperialistic absurdity

Beyond the glaciers and polar bears, it’s about “unlimited” untapped resources—something Trump likely equates to a hidden treasure chest in a pirate movie.
19 January 2025, 02:10 AM

How to maximise tax revenue without imposing regressive taxes

While indirect taxes are relatively convenient and efficient in terms of collection, they mostly disregard the principles of fairness and certainty.
18 January 2025, 04:00 AM

Where is inclusivity for the Indigenous people?

If such an appalling treatment persists, will the Indigenous people ever feel safe in this country?
18 January 2025, 03:00 AM

An analysis of the constitutional reform proposal

The nine-member Constitutional Reform Commission, headed by Prof Ali Riaz, has recommended significant changes to our current constitution.
18 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Snapshots of Bangladesh’s major export challenges

Bangladesh’s economy is significantly dependent on its export earnings. The export sector has faced several challenges under the interim government.
17 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Remembering Satyendra Nath Bose

SN Bose’s recruitment at DU was by the institution’s first vice-chancellor, PJ Hartog.
17 January 2025, 11:00 AM