Column by Mahfuz Anam / US-EU tensions over Greenland may have serious effects for us
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Why are so many public hospitals lying idle?
23 January 2026, 00:37 AM
‘A world of fortresses will be poorer, more fragile’
23 January 2026, 00:42 AM
Why the next government must put power sector reform first
22 January 2026, 01:00 AM
How AI can revolutionise healthcare in Global South
22 January 2026, 01:05 AM
After decades of failure, can we finally fix our education system?
22 January 2026, 01:09 AM
US twin deficits, Trump’s economic gambit, and the risk of global disorder
22 January 2026, 01:57 AM
After 2026 election, Dhaka must set out clear India, China, and US policies
21 January 2026, 13:14 PM
What voters expect when parties speak of a ‘New Bangladesh’
20 January 2026, 01:20 AM
US visa suspension: Green card pending, hope expired
21 January 2026, 13:00 PM
Khaleda Zia: Unyielding against autocracy, compromising for democracy
The unprecedented outpouring of grief and love for Khaleda Zia after her death powerfully affirms that the nation has lost someone deeply cherished.
3 January 2026, 04:00 AM
Why does a gender wall still exist within our major political parties?
The vigorous presence of women in the past pro-democracy movements proved that many of the women leaders are parliament-ready.
3 January 2026, 03:00 AM
When NCP’s rhetoric of a new politics meets reality
The promise of a "noya bondobosto" or new settlement carries an enormous political appeal.
2 January 2026, 02:00 AM
Democracy cannot survive when its defenders are set on fire
"I can't breathe anymore. There's too much smoke. I'm inside. You are killing me."
1 January 2026, 07:00 AM
When rumours wound millions
Recently, a deeply upsetting narrative has been circulating on social media.
1 January 2026, 06:00 AM
An uncompromising leader who carved our democratic path
The love people had for Khaleda Zia was spontaneous, genuine and almost storybook-like.
1 January 2026, 04:00 AM
2026: A year of repair, not miracles
A new year often starts with personal reflection.
1 January 2026, 02:00 AM
What a cashless turn means for our economy
Bangladesh is moving steadily towards a cashless economy.
31 December 2025, 07:00 AM
The slow death of Test cricket
Games evolve, just as generations do.
30 December 2025, 07:00 AM
Smoke signals about Bangladesh’s future
Fear seeps into markets, schools, offices, and homes.
30 December 2025, 06:00 AM
Ending discretionary oversight: Why Bangladesh needs rule-based trade monitoring
The ghost of the past regulatory regime should not overshadow present progress.
30 December 2025, 03:00 AM
Why seaport reforms must begin at the customs house
The ongoing debate over seaport reforms in Bangladesh is largely centred on the long-term leasing of terminals to foreign operators to modernise port infrastructure.
30 December 2025, 02:00 AM
Is the NCP becoming what it once rejected?
The National Citizen Party (NCP) was born with a claim that it would not practise politics as usual.
29 December 2025, 07:00 AM
A newspaper, a nation, and the ashes of memory
The English daily contributed to exposing Hasina's tyranny and corruption.
29 December 2025, 06:00 AM
Bangladesh-India ties: A tragicomedy where populists take centre stage
In India, saffron extremists and propaganda machines have found Bangladesh to be a convenient punching bag.
29 December 2025, 03:00 AM
How our electric grid fosters inequality
At 2pm on a sweltering April day in a small workshop in rural Mymensingh, a welding machine goes silent.
28 December 2025, 06:00 AM
Tarique Rahman’s return, and the Kundera-esque weight of expectations
Tarique Rahman’s return to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile has been greeted with a scale of emotion that is understandable. There were crowds, chants, tears, symbolism layered upon symbolism.
28 December 2025, 05:00 AM
Why we must save institutions that whisper moderation into our society
Bangladesh has long depended on quiet, steady forces that make good choices feel natural: teachers who turn study into habit, newspapers that promotes tolerance, and cultural bodies that rehearse pluralism in public life.
28 December 2025, 04:00 AM
Is the LNG pathway sustainable for Bangladesh?
The combination of soaring natural gas demand and plummeting domestic production has pushed the Bangladesh government to diversify its energy sources. In the past, various plans, including the Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan 2023,
28 December 2025, 02:00 AM
Tarique Rahman’s return and the weight of expectation
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman’s return to Bangladesh marks a new chapter in his political life—a new innings that also reflects a broader transition towards second-generation leadership in national politics.
27 December 2025, 06:00 AM