Hasan Mahmud's comical U-turn

Once a fierce critic of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), former Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud now finds himself in an unexpected role, praising his former rivals.
23 November 2024, 03:00 AM

Of frequent demands and conspiracies

Are the apparitions of political sectarianism making a reappearance in Bangladesh?
23 November 2024, 02:00 AM

How Bangladesh is reviving its macroeconomy

Although the reforms have just started, some positive results are already visible.
23 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Pathways to world rankings for private universities in Bangladesh

A review of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings indicates that the number of Bangladeshi universities in the rankings are increasing.
22 November 2024, 05:00 AM

COP29 is a tipping point for addressing climate change

In Bangladesh, people are facing alarming situations in climate hotspots, particularly in the coastal regions and north-central river basins.
22 November 2024, 04:00 AM

Why did Abdullah have to die?

How many of those injured during the July-August uprising, like Abdullah, are still fighting for their lives?
22 November 2024, 02:00 AM

The Indian media and Bangladesh-India relations

The bilateral relationship must be based on a "win-win" policy, rooted in mutual respect, non-hegemony, and the pursuit of shared prosperity and deeper understanding.
21 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Shadow of US prosecutor’s bribery charge on Adani?

It remains to be seen how the political impact of the US prosecutors’ charges against the Adani group plays out.
21 November 2024, 11:30 AM

Bangladesh’s constitution needs a philosophical renewal

By grounding our laws in a renewed philosophical vision, our constitution can be reshaped.
21 November 2024, 09:00 AM

Chandabaji, mamla banijya can’t be our only future

These two crimes wreaked havoc in the lives of innocent people of our country during the Hasina regime.
21 November 2024, 06:00 AM

Philosophy’s role in bridging societal divides

Philosophy’s literary turn encourages relentless self-reflection, enabling it to navigate shifting social landscapes with agility and purpose.
21 November 2024, 03:00 AM

Bangladesh’s credit system needs to change

The central bank must recognise that the existing CIB laws are outdated and ineffective.
21 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Bangladesh's progress in human rights inspires cautious optimism

The new government’s decision to ratify the convention indicates a willingness to address this pressing human rights concern.
21 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Reforms that we need for the MSMEs in Bangladesh

To increase value per MSMEs, we also need to build capacity of the MSME associations.
20 November 2024, 07:00 AM

Helping street children requires a holistic, evidence-based approach

The focus of local governments should be ensuring that child protection protection services are prioritised.
20 November 2024, 04:01 AM

Trump 2.0 and the future of Bangladesh-US defence relations

The Bay of Bengal holds a great strategic value as about half of the world's container traffic passes through this region, and its seaports handle around one-third of world trade.
20 November 2024, 03:00 AM

Hundred days of hope

It’s time we started walking away from exclusionary politics and towards inclusivity.
20 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Clean toilets: A ‘luxury’ Dhaka’s vulnerable cannot afford

Dhaka's claims to metropolitan status will remain incomplete while women bear the brunt of insufficient hygienic public toilets.
19 November 2024, 09:00 AM

A thousand days since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine represents a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and an attempt to challenge the international order.
19 November 2024, 06:00 AM

Balancing inflation control and banking stability

Traditional contractionary policies may not be suitable for Bangladesh’s unique economic structure.
19 November 2024, 05:00 AM