Bangladesh’s UN moment must become more than a speech
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Building stronger institutions is key to post-LDC growth
29 September 2026
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Is our fiscal system addressing inherited inequality?
29 September 2026
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Invest in wetlands for growth and resilience
29 September 2026
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Opinion
How public schools can protect children from extreme heat
29 September 2026
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Media reform and journalism protection law can help counter disinformation
28 September 2026
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The answer to children’s online risks is not a social media ban
28 September 2026
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AI’s hidden water cost, and why it matters
28 September 2026
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Opinion
World Tourism Day / As tourism changes, let’s not lose sight of why we travel
27 September 2026
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Opinion
The Global South will pay for Trump’s trade war
Many developing economies will likely begin to reconsider their participation in an unequal system that no longer serves their interests.
18 April 2025
Palestine’s plight: A global failure of justice and humanity
The world must act to stop the cycle of violence.
18 April 2025
Why landscape-based knowledge is critical for Bangladesh
How will we build the country without landscaping knowledge?
18 April 2025
Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved
Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.
17 April 2025
Are Biman’s ‘ticket syndicates’ solely to blame for high airfares?
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has recently been scrutinised for alleged ticket syndicates that manipulate fares through artificial shortages.
17 April 2025
Is BNP really anti-reform?
It can be argued that BNP is not opposed to reform.
17 April 2025
The spirit of Mujibnagar government can still guide us
It envisioned a republic built on the principles of equality, human dignity, and social justice
17 April 2025
Post-LDC challenges and the future of Bangladesh's exports
The path ahead is becoming clearer, and more complicated.
17 April 2025
The Proclamation of Independence was a beacon for Bangladesh
The proclamation laid the foundation for the country's distinct political identity and its eventual path to independence.
17 April 2025
Is jute the answer to our plastic problem?
Plastic bags, particularly single-use plastics, have become a major cause for environmental pollution in Bangladesh.
16 April 2025
Lima's ballot, Dhaka's echo: Vargas Llosa's political foray
Vargas Llosa’s crusade, a failure that seeded literary triumph, whispers a question: can stories outlive the frailty of those who write them?
16 April 2025
How do our neighbours use the RTI law?
We can learn from how other countries in this region benefit from the law.
16 April 2025
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
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
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
Is the US winning under Donald 'Tariff' Trump?
President Trump has now been president for almost 100 days.
15 April 2025
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
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
We want an inclusive society this new year
Pahela Baishakh is the biggest non-communal and soulful festival of Bangalees.
14 April 2025
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