Remembering Mahbub ul Haq: A pioneer of human development ideas

With regard to the notion of human development, Mahbub used to stress three fundamental points.
21 July 2026, 00:02 AM

Beyond groundwater: Rethinking Barind's water crisis

The water crisis in Barind demands integrated governance linking surface and groundwater to protect vulnerable agricultural livelihoods.
21 July 2026, 00:01 AM

What would make Dhaka a good city?

There we go again – the shaming of Dhaka as 171st, the third worst, in the liveability index of 173 cities around the world.
18 July 2026, 00:00 AM

How Chattogram can end its recurring waterlogging crisis

The severe waterlogging crisis in Chattogram stems from unplanned urbanisation and hill-cutting, demanding urgent nature-based drainage solutions.
16 July 2026, 15:23 PM

Dhaka: How a city was planned to drown

Dhaka waterlogging is driven by colonial urban planning that deliberately destroyed historic Dhaka canals and wetlands.
16 July 2026, 15:00 PM

Why governments fail to communicate with Gen Z

Governments spark Gen Z protests by using dismissive government communication instead of respectful, digital youth political engagement.
16 July 2026, 00:01 AM

How Bangladesh can stop the next data breach

Preventing data breaches in Bangladesh requires robust software engineering, strict accountability, and enforcing the Data Protection Act.
15 July 2026, 00:02 AM

Salinity and the unseen health burden in coastal Bangladesh

Drinking water salinity in coastal Bangladesh drives an urgent public health crisis, directly threatening vulnerable maternal health.
12 July 2026, 23:55 PM

Can Bangladesh’s 250 million tree pledge succeed?

In the denuded hills of Betagi and Pomora in Chittagong, a quiet experiment began in the late 1970s.
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Bonolata Sen's Natore: A topographic reading

Jibanananda Das's Bonolata Sen exposes the poet's profound topographical yearning for a tranquil Bengali small town sanctuary.
10 July 2026, 00:03 AM

When rain turns Dhaka's commute into a second job

Many Dhaka residents no longer express surprise when heavy rain leads to waterlogging and traffic paralysis.
9 July 2026, 14:28 PM

Why Bangladesh’s children are in school but not learning

Despite high primary school enrolment in Bangladesh, systemic institutional failures are driving a severe learning poverty crisis.
9 July 2026, 00:10 AM

Why Bangladesh is still failing to protect children from infectious diseases

Systemic inequality, malnutrition, and vaccination dropout rates are driving a rise in childhood infectious diseases across Bangladesh.
8 July 2026, 00:10 AM

Why Bangladesh’s new data protection law may fail to protect your data

Bangladesh’s new data protection law fails to safeguard citizens because it lacks independent enforcement and structural accountability.
7 July 2026, 00:01 AM

Why tensions are rising between Rohingya and Bangladeshis

Years after the Rohingya influx, Kutupalong's host communities continue bearing mounting economic, environmental, and social costs largely unnoticed.
6 July 2026, 15:44 PM

Is Bangladesh ready for the future of work?

Bangladesh built its economic rise on labour-intensive manufacturing. But the employment model that powered this growth is coming under increasing strain.
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Solar power should not become Bangladesh’s next expensive mistake

Bangladesh's solar transition must prioritise transparency, affordability, and fairness to avoid repeating the costly mistakes of fossil fuel dependence.
2 July 2026, 17:05 PM

Building Islamic banking on Islamic values: The case for a Qard Hasan Bank

 A blueprint for building Islamic banking on qard hasan, waqf, and Islamic values.
2 July 2026, 15:02 PM

Why Bangladesh must start rehearsing for the next earthquake

Bangladesh must urgently implement routine earthquake drills in schools to transition from reactive disaster to proactive preparedness.
1 July 2026, 14:35 PM

Why fixing Dhaka's transport system is key to cooling the city

Reforming the Dhaka transport system with sustainable public transport solutions is vital to mitigate urban heat islands.
1 July 2026, 00:10 AM