Can AI address the shortage of speech therapists in Bangladesh?
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Blaming the youth is easy. We must rethink how we support parents
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How Bangladesh can build a more powerful passport
2 August 2026, 12:00 PM
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What kind of president does Bangladesh need?
2 August 2026, 10:00 AM
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Property reform for parents: A step in the right direction, but mind the gaps
2 August 2026, 09:00 AM
MIND THE GAP
When waiting in line for subsidised food turns deadly
1 August 2026, 09:00 AM
Blowin’ in the Wind
Why privatising electricity distribution could be a mistake
1 August 2026, 10:00 AM
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We must count the cost of growing climate anxiety
1 August 2026, 12:00 PM
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Fixing public hospitals could start with making leaders rely on them
31 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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How patriarchy's female foot soldiers can be liberated
31 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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Trade, trust and transit between Bangladesh and India
The present uncertainty in Bangladesh-India relations, while concerning, also offers a rare opportunity to redefine the terms of engagement.
16 April 2025, 05:00 AM
March for Gaza in Bangladesh: A vital chapter in the fight for justice
The recent protests for Palestine in Bangladesh are a testament to the power of human empathy.
16 April 2025, 03:00 AM
How to mitigate the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
Bangladesh faced a crippling 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US.
16 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Is the US winning under Donald 'Tariff' Trump?
President Trump has now been president for almost 100 days.
15 April 2025, 11:13 AM
Dynasties bloom on foreign soil causing Tulip troubles
The arrest warrant for Tulip, though legally impotent due to the lack of a UK-Bangladesh extradition treaty, is politically potent.
15 April 2025, 09:45 AM
How literature can dismantle patriarchy in Bangladesh and beyond
Gender-based violence is a symptom of entrenched patriarchy reinforced by sociopolitical and economic structures.
15 April 2025, 04:07 AM
We want an inclusive society this new year
Pahela Baishakh is the biggest non-communal and soulful festival of Bangalees.
14 April 2025, 12:00 PM
How will LDC graduation impact Bangladesh’s RMG sector?
With LDC graduation coming up, Bangladesh is entering a new chapter in its development journey.
14 April 2025, 08:00 AM
The law is blind, but so are the people
The monster of lawlessness, once unleashed, is not easily contained.
14 April 2025, 06:00 AM
What does the Bangla New Year mean to me?
On the first day of the Bangla New Year, every nook and corner of Bangladesh is brightened.
14 April 2025, 03:40 AM
A confluence of nature and culture
It is essential to understand how rural communities establish their cultural relationships with the ecosystems across different seasons.
14 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Let’s sustain the momentum of the summit
Can we finally deliver on the promises made?
13 April 2025, 12:15 PM
China’s bold move to bypass Western tech dominance
Washington’s continued restrictions on exporting chip technology to Beijing may soon prove futile.
13 April 2025, 06:00 AM
How women are revolutionising our agriculture
Women are an indispensable part of our agricultural workforce.
13 April 2025, 05:00 AM
Bangladesh deserves better leaders. How do we find them?
There is a silent, growing consensus about the kind of leadership this country needs.
13 April 2025, 03:00 AM
What more can the state do for our diaspora?
Despite the obstacles, Bangladeshis living abroad sent $27 billion in 2024.
13 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Reform without chaos: A pragmatic approach to national change
Dismantling the power structure of the country may look brave but could be dangerously chaotic.
12 April 2025, 10:00 AM
Homecoming with a purpose
The challenge for us is to retain quality in a system with resistance.
12 April 2025, 07:00 AM
The price of the vote must be reform
The days of promising reform only to abandon it after securing power must come to an end.
12 April 2025, 06:28 AM
By proxy or post?
Among the priorities for the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections is the long-overdue enfranchisement of approximately 10 million Bangladeshi expatriates.
12 April 2025, 06:25 AM