How the youth's perception of Bangabandhu soured under Awami League
Even if history is not consistent with what the youth have been taught, it doesn't explain the disdain with which many have treated his memory
23 August 2024, 08:36 AM
The shifting narratives of Sajeeb Wazed Joy
Former PM Hasina's son has been on a whirlwind media tour since her fall
14 August 2024, 06:26 AM
A walk through free (?) Dhaka
Bangladesh has gone through a day of historical proportions, and the people on the streets seem to know this.
5 August 2024, 14:30 PM
The Refugee Olympic Team: Representing hope for over 100 million worldwide
When Manizha Talash first saw a video online of an upside-down man spinning with his head on the ground, she decided she wanted to do that too. As a girl in Afghanistan, however, it was a difficult dream to bring to reality. But she found a way. In the Paris Olympics 2024, she will be participating in the new sport of “breaking”, a competitive form of breakdancing that blends artistry and dance with acrobatic moves.
2 August 2024, 12:39 PM
How news consumers were deprived during the internet blackout
People relied on TV networks during the internet blackout for updated information. But was that expectation met?
30 July 2024, 04:00 AM
A slogan lost in translation
What made them flood campus streets on Sunday night was a specific comment that touched a nerve for the wider student community.
16 July 2024, 15:05 PM
Why George Clooney’s rejection of Biden is significant
On Wednesday, The New York Times published a scathing essay written by Hollywood star George Clooney titled "I Love Joe Biden. But We Need a New Nominee".
12 July 2024, 07:44 AM
The Bangladesh men’s cricket team is suffering from a crisis of trust
The truth is, the Tigers have exceeded pre-tournament expectations. Yet, at the same time, they have left fans bitterly disappointed.
28 June 2024, 08:00 AM
A right-wing populist party is about to shake up the UK election
Following UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to call for a snap election in early July, polls have been predicting an end to the Conservative Party's 14-year hold of the government.
27 June 2024, 06:47 AM
The story of Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company
There is a new winner in the race to become the world’s most valuable company. On June 19, 2024, American tech giant Nvidia surpassed Microsoft to become the company with the highest market cap in the world — an eye-watering $3.34 trillion
21 June 2024, 07:30 AM
Indian Polls: How just 0.8pc vote cost Modi 63 seats
A miscalculation and a drop of just .8 percent of the vote share cost the ruling BJP 63 seats and also the aura of invincibility it created around its leader Narendra Modi
14 June 2024, 06:08 AM
Explainer: Why is the limit of global warming 1.5 degrees Celsius
Many of the damages of human activity caused climate change to become irreversible already, but now the focus is on mitigation and adaptation.
5 June 2024, 10:43 AM
What is the national budget and why should you care?
Every media outlet is already flooded with news about the annual budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year to be placed at the parliament tomorrow
5 June 2024, 08:44 AM
Could a better transmission system ease power outages following Cyclone Remal?
Bangladesh has long suffered from weak power transmission infrastructure.
29 May 2024, 11:00 AM
Sundarbans: Bangladesh's shield against cyclones
The coastline of Bangladesh has been hammered by cyclones over and over since time immemorial
26 May 2024, 11:04 AM
Another Bangladeshi on Mt Everest
On Sunday morning, Liakat Ali and Lutfun Nahar’s home in Burischar of Chattogram’s Hathazari upazila was filled with utter elation as their son Babar Ali, a doctor and already a source of immense pride for the family, became the newest Bangladeshi to summit the Mount Everest.
19 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Banning rickshaws may not be the big traffic solution
Dhaka’s traffic is a complicated problem that needs multifaceted efforts to combat it.
19 May 2024, 10:00 AM
Higher education in Canada, Australia gets tougher
Canada curtails student visas while Australia tightens rules for international students
16 May 2024, 07:20 AM
Explained: The science behind auroras
The world seems to have been transfixed these last two days by the magical displays of lights in the sky across the world
12 May 2024, 10:56 AM
Government flip-flops on school reopening amid prolonged heatwave
The ongoing heatwave has made day-to-day life difficult for all, with the government initially taking steps to protect schoolchildren from heat-related illnesses
29 April 2024, 10:18 AM