Bangladesh's measles outbreak is a warning against the complacency of success
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11 dead over the World Cup: The real problem is not football
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Our climate budget must prioritise the displaced
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Why the International Crimes Tribunal’s mandate must be protected
12 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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How long must we ask the same questions about education?
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Build physical spaces for children before banning virtual ones
12 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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To build like Shanghai, start with Dhaka's east
12 July 2026, 11:00 AM
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Bangladesh just passed a law against hill-cutting. Why does it skip the Chittagong Hill Tracts?
12 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Rethinking how we teach political science
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bangladesh must hold its own amid changing geopolitics
11 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Blowin’ in the Wind
Do I really need that new piece of clothing?
The true cost of clothing is paid by our polluted rivers and environment.
30 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Dhaka’s earthquake gamble: Built on sand, bribery, and blind faith
Dhaka is a city of miracles, a place where logic takes a backseat, and hope is the currency of survival.
30 March 2025, 02:00 AM
What if a major earthquake strikes Dhaka?
Myanmar earthquake should serve as a wake-up call
29 March 2025, 14:00 PM
Sanjida Khatun: ‘Dekho jawar pother pashe, Chhute hawa pagol para’
She has left behind a life filled with relentless dedication and remarkable achievements.
29 March 2025, 10:03 AM
Will Trump 2.0 end the liberal international order?
Trump's second presidency is challenging the future of the liberal international order.
29 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Our coastal communities need a climate justice plan
Bangladesh faces climate crisis: rising seas threaten 20M by 2050. Least responsible, most affected.
29 March 2025, 06:00 AM
BIMSTEC must adapt to global shifts and future challenges
One major challenge is the escalation of uncertainty, a notable trend in the global trade regime.
29 March 2025, 04:00 AM
Eid in a time of uncertainty and change
To bring back confidence, the rule of law must be established.
29 March 2025, 03:00 AM
How China’s green energy strategy can inspire Bangladesh
Shifting towards green energy would significantly improve our air quality.
28 March 2025, 06:00 AM
A barber’s lament: The harsh reality of Bangladesh’s common people
The needs of ordinary people have been ignored throughout all regimes.
28 March 2025, 05:00 AM
Who will the citizens vote for in the next election?
Survey says BNP leads with 41.7%, but data is from a fraction of total sample.
28 March 2025, 02:50 AM
Stability is the need of the hour
Right now, there are two major issues: progress of reforms, and the prospect of election
27 March 2025, 18:30 PM
Remembering Prof Kazi Shahidullah
Friendship with Shahid bloomed over shared interests, studies, & sports at Dhaka University.
27 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Can the govt restore Madhupur Sal Forest?
The underlying factors of deforestation must come under objective scrutiny.
27 March 2025, 04:00 AM
Why must workers always take to the streets for unpaid wages?
Many changes and reforms are being discussed nowadays, but the reality of the workers has not changed at all.
27 March 2025, 02:10 AM
Yunus’s China visit can open many doors
Although China is Bangladesh’s largest trading partner, Bangladeshi exports to China remain low.
26 March 2025, 11:28 AM
From convoy to controversy: can NCP live up to its reformist image?
To his credit, Sarjis Alam attempted to explain his 100-car motorcade on Facebook, albeit by way of answering Tasnim Jara's query about the source of his funds
26 March 2025, 07:43 AM
Could Starlink solve the connectivity challenges in Bangladesh?
A business model is required to reduce the cost of initial setup and monthly subscription fee of Starlink services.
26 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Would I be the kind of person to forget history?
Forgetting history and dismissing sacrifices seemed ingrained in Bangalee's nature.
26 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Why we need competitive salaries in academia
India's PhD support dwarfs Bangladesh's. IIIT-Delhi pays INR 60K.
26 March 2025, 03:51 AM