Why we don't talk enough about the emotional burden of patriarchy at home
11 HOUR(s)
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Unheard Voices
Domestic patriarchy inflicts a profound emotional burden and severe mental distress upon married women in South Asia.
Bangladesh and the question of indigenous peoples
11 HOUR(s)
True equal citizenship in Bangladesh requires constitutional recognition and distinct institutional arrangements for its diverse indigenous peoples.
Will the Saudi Arabia-Turkiye-Pakistan Makkah Agreement create a new regional security order?
11 HOUR(s)
The Makkah defence pact signals a major shift towards regional security cooperation, challenging established alliances and reshaping strategic calculations.
Why Bangladesh needs a regional strategy beyond SAARC
12 August 2026
SAARC’s prolonged paralysis exposes the limits of political regionalism, prompting Bangladesh to rethink its economic strategy.
The invisible crisis: Why Bangladesh must wake up to its data vulnerability
12 August 2026
Bangladesh’s fragile digital governance and frequent data breaches demand urgent operational reforms to protect citizens’ personal information.
Analysis / Divided by ideology, united in misogyny: How women of July became targets across Bangladesh's political spectrum
3 August 2026
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Analysis
From the activity-banned Awami League to the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and the far right, political rivals repeatedly used the same misogynistic narratives to attack women who rose to prominence after the July Uprising
Tajuddin Ahmad: A life for Bangladesh
23 July 2026
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Slow Reads Special
On Tajuddin Ahmad's 101st birth anniversary, revisiting his life, leadership, and enduring legacy.
Interactive / The haor crisis explained
16 May 2026
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The Haor Crisis
The crisis in the Haor region of north-eastern Bangladesh is explained in an interactive, Slow Reads Special.
Interactive: Bangladesh Labour History · 1881 - 2026 / Fight for Justice
30 April 2026
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In Focus
This timeline traces key moments, documenting adversity and progress, and offering insight into the quest for justice.
To feel Bengali, to think beyond Bengal: Dipankar Gupta in conversation
11 August 2026
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In Focus
Sociologist Dipankar Gupta critically examines Bengali identity, the bhadralok construct, and his intellectual evolution across the decades.
Bangladesh's visual history / The enduring allure of vintage photographs
10 August 2026
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In Focus
Vintage photographs preserve more than images of the past, revealing forgotten histories, memories, people, and the changing society around them.
The enduring legacy of the 2nd Bangladesh Liberation War Course
7 August 2026
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In Focus
Explore the history of the 2nd Bangladesh Liberation War Course and the officers who helped build the Bangladesh Army after independence in 1971.
Bangladesh is getting dangerously hotter. Are we ready?
11 August 2026
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Big Picture
Extreme heat in Bangladesh is rapidly escalating into a severe public health emergency, demanding urgent climate adaptation.
Why blaming Dhaka's bus drivers misses the real problem
10 August 2026
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Big Picture
Blaming bus drivers for Dhaka’s traffic chaos fundamentally overlooks systemic governance failures, poor vehicle safety, and exploitative wages.
Why Dhaka's waterlogging crisis has little to do with heavy rain
8 August 2026
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Big Picture
Dhaka's severe waterlogging crisis stems from unplanned urbanisation and disrupted drainage systems rather than merely excessive rainfall.
What Bangladesh and Tuvalu teach the world about climate justice
6 August 2026
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Big Picture
Bangladesh and Tuvalu expose severe climate justice failures, demanding immediate adaptation finance and accountability from developed nations.
How to help children fall in love with reading
8 August 2026
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Wisdom
As children drift from books, perhaps we should examine the habits, attention and reading culture modelled by adults.
Why Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey disappoints in its portrayal of women
7 August 2026
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Wisdom
Christopher Nolan's cinematic adaptation strips Homer's complex women of their sexual autonomy, reducing them to male-centric tropes.
10,000 steps a day: Health myth or medical fact?
6 August 2026
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Wisdom
For decades, 10,000 daily steps have been treated as gospel, but science reveals a different, more realistic path to health.
Why Dhaka University should rethink its rules for female students
4 August 2026
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Wisdom
Dhaka University must abolish discriminatory dormitory rules and curfews to guarantee equal educational opportunities for female students.
Thirst in the Sundarbans: The water crisis facing Munda women
12 August 2026
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Unheard Voices
As freshwater disappears from the Sundarbans, Munda women bear the growing burden of climate-driven water scarcity.
Which female-dominated jobs are actually the most exposed to AI?
10 August 2026
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Unheard Voices
As the impacts of AI sweep across the labour force, female-concentrated segments of the workforce are most exposed to AI-fuelled automation.
What remains of Bangladesh's fading ethnic traditions
9 August 2026
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Unheard Voices
Modernisation threatens Bangladesh ethnic traditions, making the preservation of indigenous cultural artefacts and musical instruments increasingly vital.
Good intentions are not enough: Why Bangladesh should rethink orphanages
8 August 2026
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Unheard Voices
While working in Liberia between 2013 and 2014, I had the opportunity, together with my colleagues, to support the government in implementing its deinstitutionalisation policy.
Are we eating microplastics with our fish?
1 August 2026
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Unheard Voices
Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that originate from the breakdown of larger plastic products or from intentionally manufactured micro-sized plastics used in consumer products.
The invisible Mintis of Karwan Bazar
1 August 2026
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Unheard Voices
Every night, when most of Dhaka is winding down, Karwan Bazar comes alive. Trucks loaded with vegetables, fish and fruit crowd its narrow lanes, traders negotiate prices and buyers hurry to secure the day’s supplies.
Why every protest matters: Lessons from Bangladesh, India and Nepal
11 August 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
Small protests can expose deep grievances, but state overreaction can transform a limited demand into a wider revolt.
Malaysia and Bangladesh want solutions. Is Myanmar ready for Rohingya return?
10 August 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
Malaysia’s proposed Rohingya repatriation raises a crucial question: has Myanmar created conditions for safe, voluntary and dignified return?
Michigan primary: How standing up to Israeli genocide could win Democrats Congress in November
9 August 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
Michigan’s Democratic primary signals a growing voter backlash against pro-Israel politics, challenging the party’s establishment ahead of November.
Hormuz 2.0? The Six Degree Channel and Bangladesh's maritime security
9 August 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
As tensions rise across strategic waterways, Bangladesh must prepare for a potential maritime chokepoint crisis in the Bay of Bengal.
Prelude to an order for genocide
18 March 2026
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Slow Reads Classics
AS President Yahya flew out of Dacca on the night of March 25 he took with him the last hopes of a united Pakistan. For the final two days he had been holed up in the Dacca cantonment with the junta of generals who rule Pakistan, putting the finishing touches to Operation Genocide.
Bangabandhu and the world
17 March 2026
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Slow Reads Classics
As a professional diplomat, I saw Bangabandhu as a symbol of Bangladesh's freedom and independence.
In Focus / The untold history of why Khaleda Zia entered politics
30 December 2025
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In Focus
Why did Khaleda Zia, a typical housewife who had become widow at a critical age in terms of Bangladesh's culture, join politics?