Why does the proclamation of July uprising matter?

The proclamation of the July uprising will be a profound declaration of justice, resilience, and rebirth.
9 January 2025, 05:00 AM

Tulip Siddiq's scandal and the politics of gratitude

Pricey properties dotting London’s posh neighbourhoods have been gifted or linked to Tulip Siddiq, thanks to "gratitude” and “political alliances.”
9 January 2025, 02:10 AM

What makes Bangladesh's economy more troubled to progress?

There is no certainty that the economic aspects won’t deteriorate further.
9 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Desire’s ripple effects and economic fallout

Our desires can also indirectly cause inflation by impacting the cost of production.
8 January 2025, 10:37 AM

On reforming our imported institutions and governance

South Asia was fragmented in 1947 at the macro (regional) level, but even more egregiously so at the micro (nation-state) level.
8 January 2025, 03:00 AM

Justin Trudeau’s fall from grace

As is often the case in politics, the sheen of idealism can wear thin under the relentless pressures of governance and harsh realities of public scrutiny.
7 January 2025, 09:44 AM

A long-term vision for our local government

Local government reform must continue, keeping future demand for services in view.
7 January 2025, 06:00 AM

The hope is not there

It feels wrong in myriad ways to say that hope isn’t there when an autocrat fell
7 January 2025, 03:00 AM

Why are young professionals leaving Bangladesh?

If you ask any multinational, regional, or large local corporate CEOs what keeps them awake at night, the most common reply is likely to be—employee retention. Be it Standard Chartered, Citibank, or PwC, many potential CEO candidates have been lost to first-world countries, and this exodus continues. They were mostly from reputed business schools or engineering universities. Their exit interviews revealed almost a common thread of answers.
7 January 2025, 02:00 AM

How food prices can be stabilised

Bangladesh’s reliance on India for onion imports is a structural vulnerability that demands a long-term strategy.
7 January 2025, 02:00 AM

The timeless art of translation

Protecting translation is a commitment to fostering empathy, understanding, and creativity in a globalised yet divided world.
6 January 2025, 07:00 AM

A call for moral tourism in CHT

If we want to be “morally correct,” our actions should align with what we stand for.
6 January 2025, 05:00 AM

Transforming police-citizen relations in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's police force has had a history marked by violence, oppression, and a lack of trust.
6 January 2025, 03:00 AM

Systemic failures, rising inequality, and the path to recovery

Until the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024, Bangladesh's economy was heavily shaped by rampant corruption, plundering, and illicit asset transfers.
6 January 2025, 02:00 AM

The global digital divide

The “digital divide” is a way to describe the inequality in the online community.
5 January 2025, 10:25 AM

The strategic significance of José Ramos-Horta’s Bangladesh visit

The visit of President Ramos-Horta marks the beginning of a new chapter in Bangladesh’s diplomatic evolution.
5 January 2025, 04:00 AM

The new year through my lenses

Bangladesh and the world's economic, political, or geopolitical outlook will be positive in 2025.
5 January 2025, 03:00 AM

A school curriculum to nurture thoughtful learners

The education authorities under the interim government have decided to revert to the curriculum introduced in 2012.
5 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Signs of hope emerge for human rights and fairness

Do you wonder if the world is crumbling before your eyes?
4 January 2025, 19:00 PM

The eye in the sky that changed our view of the universe

The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully unravelled many secrets by pushing the boundaries of astronomy and cosmology closer to the beginning of time.
4 January 2025, 06:00 AM