Can AI address the shortage of speech therapists in Bangladesh?
2 August 2026, 15:42 PM
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Blaming the youth is easy. We must rethink how we support parents
2 August 2026, 13:00 PM
Opinion
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
Opinion
We must count the cost of growing climate anxiety
1 August 2026, 12:00 PM
Opinion
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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Global aid cuts must not hinder women’s empowerment
The funding cuts by USAID and other donors signal a worrying trend that could impact gender equality efforts worldwide.
16 March 2025, 03:00 AM
RTI Act is on life support
Right to Information (RTI) Act in Bangladesh is in danger.
16 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Granting rivers legal status can redefine our relationship with nature
When a river becomes a legal subject, it can challenge harmful development, pollution, and degradation—forcing humans to respect its interests.
15 March 2025, 11:00 AM
Strategic choices in the new space race
Starlink's Ukraine role exposed single-provider risks. US threatens suspension; China eyes space.
15 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Will the UN chief’s visit put the focus back on the Rohingya issue?
The Rohingya refugees in the Cox’s Bazar camps are about to face a situation worse than they have been enduring.
15 March 2025, 04:12 AM
We are Asiya: A battle lost, but the fight lives on
Asiya's story is a tragedy where a child's life and worth are violently denied.
15 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Lalmatia’s lesson: Stop tiptoeing around women’s safety
The problem isn’t just the assault, it’s the fact that this is how the system is designed to work.
15 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Online dispute resolution: Making justice accessible for marginalised communities
The average case resolution length is 9.5 years, restricting underprivileged populations' access to justice.
14 March 2025, 10:41 AM
Is the government awake? Is it listening?
Golam Hossain was a rickshaw puller. On March 12, he was murdered. Why, you ask?
14 March 2025, 06:43 AM
Stop predatory gas price hike and reform the sector
CAB rejects gas price hike. Accuses ministry & BERC of harming consumers.
14 March 2025, 04:00 AM
The ‘bhodroshomaj’ that is killing women and girls
In the absence of critical discourse on marriage-class-sexuality, patriarchal relations, i.e. kinship, to a man remain the primary option for accessing resources for women.
14 March 2025, 02:30 AM
Will the new party spark a new political culture?
Bangladesh needs a new political party with youthful energy, spirited patriotism, and genuine love for the poor and downtrodden.
13 March 2025, 18:00 PM
DeepSeek’s AI triumph: A call for Bangladesh to retain its brightest minds
The global AI race is no longer just about talent migration—it is about fostering innovation at home.
13 March 2025, 07:36 AM
Salami tradition caught up in politics over banknotes
The central bank has not been able to issue new notes without the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
13 March 2025, 06:38 AM
The new Bangladesh needs a new education system
Focusing on education is essential to changing the trajectory of a nation.
13 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Can we revive our riverine transport?
Bangladesh, often called the “land of rivers,” has traditionally depended on its extensive river network for transportation.
13 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Priorities and challenges for the new education adviser
The primary and non-formal education sub-sector reform initiative is a positive but partial move that leaves major education sector concerns unaddressed.
13 March 2025, 02:00 AM
The rise and fall of Dhaka muslin
Dhaka muslin: a fabled fabric from Bengal, prized worldwide, vanished quickly.
12 March 2025, 12:00 PM
Sink-based solutions can ease Chattogram's waterlogging
Sustainable solutions is needed for Chattogram's waterlogging problem.
12 March 2025, 10:00 AM
How violent slogans shape our political culture
Some slogans transcend party rivalries and explicitly call for brutal violence
12 March 2025, 09:02 AM