Promises and pitfalls of the new education budget
16 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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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
16 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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‘Sportswashing’ comes to America through the FIFA World Cup
16 June 2026, 10:00 AM
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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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Utilising AI in Bangladesh’s RMG sector
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers immense potential to transform Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector
27 January 2025, 07:00 AM
To tackle food inflation, we need long-term policies
Demand-reducing measures are not policies that can reduce inflationary pressures.
27 January 2025, 06:00 AM
How urban informal credit markets work in Bangladesh
There are many practical reasons why a certain segment of the population prefer the informal credit market.
27 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Will the home adviser go big or go home?
Post-August 5, muggers, robbers, and criminals run rampant in the city as the law and order situation has fallen to an all-time low.
27 January 2025, 02:00 AM
The untapped potential for renewables on Dhaka rooftops
On the occasion of the International Day of Clean Energy, rooftop solar energy emerges as a beacon of hope for sustainable development in urban centres like Dhaka.
26 January 2025, 10:30 AM
Why our policies must be backed by evidence
Bangladesh is presented with an unprecedented opportunity to reconfigure and functionalise its institutions and processes.
26 January 2025, 07:00 AM
How Singapore’s transport policies can inspire Dhaka’s growth
As the city continues to grow and evolve, adopting best practices from around the world is crucial.
26 January 2025, 06:00 AM
A reminder of the nearly unwinnable hand Yunus was dealt
A sentiment has taken root in Bangladesh: Yunus is an honest man with good intentions.
26 January 2025, 02:10 AM
Awami League’s melodramatic redemption arc
AL's narrative shift from power to victimhood reveals political hypocrisy.
26 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh’s digital transformation: How social media is shaping politics and society
Social media has become a crucial part of this transformation, influencing everything from politics to social movements.
25 January 2025, 11:00 AM
A vision for a child-friendly book fair
Are we truly creating an environment that fosters love for books among children?
25 January 2025, 07:00 AM
Indigenous debate: A nation’s heart beats in every leaf
The factual words of reports often fail to capture the inward, private world of the “minority.”
25 January 2025, 05:00 AM
‘When a government refuses to go, people accept it until they don’t’
Author and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmad talks about the background and formation of BAKSAL.
25 January 2025, 03:00 AM
What should we expect from a national constitutional council?
In Bangladesh, establishing the NCC can potentially strengthen democratic institutions and address systemic governance challenges.
25 January 2025, 02:00 AM
The purloined escape
This process of redefining the nation would require confronting the fragmented meanings that linger in the wake of Hasina’s influence.
24 January 2025, 14:10 PM
How advanced analytics and automation can help prevent tax evasion
NBR's existing software cannot perform advanced tasks of identifying undeclared incomes or tax frauds.
24 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Singapore's role in recovering stolen assets is crucial
Singapore has a responsibility to help Bangladesh retrieve the ill-gotten money that has found its way into the Singaporean shore.
24 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Climate change and fire risks: Lessons from Southern California for Bangladesh
The 2025 wildfires in Southern California underscored the importance of having well-trained firefighting teams and readily available resources for rapid response.
23 January 2025, 09:00 AM
How carbon markets can drive Bangladesh’s green transition
Bangladesh’s readiness will dictate how it will fare in the new carbon market regime.
23 January 2025, 07:00 AM
When will the revolution reach Bangladesh’s hills?
The policies in the region under the interim government have remained nearly identical to those under Sheikh Hasina.
23 January 2025, 06:00 AM