Promises and pitfalls of the new education budget
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Solarising three-wheelers should be our next step in clean mobility
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A gender-responsive budget must address the unpaid care burden
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‘Sportswashing’ comes to America through the FIFA World Cup
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How toxic digital spaces are grooming angry young men
15 June 2026, 13:25 PM
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How the proposed budget reinforces an unequal tax structure
15 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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Before adding a third language, fix students' foundational learning crisis
15 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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What the 57th border talks refused to say about BSF killings and push-ins
14 June 2026, 10:00 AM
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Who pays for a fossil-free future? Bonn talks must answer the question
14 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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A record health budget, but the challenge, as always, is execution
15 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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'A truly democratic society must not suppress differing opinions'
Samina Luthfa talks about the interim government's performance 6 months after it took office.
9 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Impact of USAID programme freeze on Bangladesh
The abrupt decision by the Trump administration to freeze almost all USAID operations globally has surprised millions of vulnerable people around the world.
9 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Jonny’s custodial death: Justice delayed is justice denied
As the family marks the 11th anniversary of his death, they continue to grapple with the emotional and financial toll of a justice system that has failed them
8 February 2025, 18:45 PM
How we should build Brand Bangladesh
Another key aspect of Brand Bangladesh lies in its ability to hold a moderate Muslim identity without excluding other groups.
8 February 2025, 08:11 AM
Building resilience: Asia’s sustainable development imperative
Asia poverty: 1.5B lifted, but millions remain vulnerable. Sustainable solutions are key.
8 February 2025, 05:00 AM
The many faces of gender-based violence and herd mentality
The announcement of the Bangla Academy Prize without a female nominee continued the trend.
8 February 2025, 04:00 AM
Six months of interim govt: Bangladesh stands at a critical crossroads
The coming months will be crucial for the interim government.
8 February 2025, 02:00 AM
In the Trump 2.0 era, what’s in store for Bangladesh-US relations?
Trump's re-election reshapes global politics, impacting Bangladesh-US ties.
7 February 2025, 10:50 AM
Teachers are responsible for students' mental health, too
Allegations of unprofessional conduct by faculty members, including deliberate failing of students, highlight a darker side.
7 February 2025, 06:00 AM
The misdirected outrage over the women’s football team strike
Bangladesh women footballers strike over coach's behavior, face public backlash.
7 February 2025, 02:10 AM
Police reform must break free from colonial legacy
Police reform must enable the force to function freely, fairly, justly, and independently.
7 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Media, law enforcement have failed yet another child
Both the law enforcement officials and journalists failed miserably to protect the child’s best interest.
6 February 2025, 11:23 AM
We need public health reform for steady economic growth
Investing in public health ensures stability, resilience, and long-term growth.
6 February 2025, 09:00 AM
Time to Act: A one-stop solution for uprising victims is moral imperative
The state is sending them from one office to another, from one city to another
6 February 2025, 07:10 AM
Breathing in the apocalypse
A smog-choked city feigns denial as it claims the title of worst air quality.
6 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Renewed US-China trade war is about tech supremacy too
China's determination to become a major player in this field is evident.
6 February 2025, 04:53 AM
'Israel killed 75 of my relatives in a single strike'
Ibrahim Saleem Kishko, a Palestinian student at Dhaka Medical College, offers a window into the reality of life in Gaza.
6 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Is the pendulum swinging too fast between left, centre and right?
With the fall of the autocratic Awami League regime, our differences have once again surfaced.
6 February 2025, 02:00 AM
DUCSU election will usher in student unity
The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.
5 February 2025, 07:00 AM
A golden opportunity for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has always been a viable destination for Chinese firms as it offers some significant benefits that Chinese companies enjoy at home.
5 February 2025, 03:00 AM