Bangladesh’s UN moment must become more than a speech
29 September 2026
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Views
Building stronger institutions is key to post-LDC growth
29 September 2026
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Views
Is our fiscal system addressing inherited inequality?
29 September 2026
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Views
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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Views
Media reform and journalism protection law can help counter disinformation
28 September 2026
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Views
The answer to children’s online risks is not a social media ban
28 September 2026
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Views
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 silent struggles of adolescence
Jamie believed his actions were justified because social media had distorted his sense of right and wrong, making him think harming a woman who mistreated him was acceptable
30 March 2025
Should Bangladesh be divided into four provinces?
What Bangladesh truly requires is an effective and manageable administrative framework rather than an expansion of the flawed system we currently endure.
30 March 2025
Do I really need that new piece of clothing?
The true cost of clothing is paid by our polluted rivers and environment.
30 March 2025
Dhaka’s earthquake gamble: Built on sand, bribery, and blind faith
Dhaka is a city of miracles, a place where logic takes a backseat, and hope is the currency of survival.
30 March 2025
What if a major earthquake strikes Dhaka?
Myanmar earthquake should serve as a wake-up call
29 March 2025
Sanjida Khatun: ‘Dekho jawar pother pashe, Chhute hawa pagol para’
She has left behind a life filled with relentless dedication and remarkable achievements.
29 March 2025
Will Trump 2.0 end the liberal international order?
Trump's second presidency is challenging the future of the liberal international order.
29 March 2025
Our coastal communities need a climate justice plan
Bangladesh faces climate crisis: rising seas threaten 20M by 2050. Least responsible, most affected.
29 March 2025
BIMSTEC must adapt to global shifts and future challenges
One major challenge is the escalation of uncertainty, a notable trend in the global trade regime.
29 March 2025
Eid in a time of uncertainty and change
To bring back confidence, the rule of law must be established.
29 March 2025
How China’s green energy strategy can inspire Bangladesh
Shifting towards green energy would significantly improve our air quality.
28 March 2025
A barber’s lament: The harsh reality of Bangladesh’s common people
The needs of ordinary people have been ignored throughout all regimes.
28 March 2025
Who will the citizens vote for in the next election?
Survey says BNP leads with 41.7%, but data is from a fraction of total sample.
28 March 2025
Stability is the need of the hour
Right now, there are two major issues: progress of reforms, and the prospect of election
27 March 2025
Remembering Prof Kazi Shahidullah
Friendship with Shahid bloomed over shared interests, studies, & sports at Dhaka University.
27 March 2025
Can the govt restore Madhupur Sal Forest?
The underlying factors of deforestation must come under objective scrutiny.
27 March 2025
Why must workers always take to the streets for unpaid wages?
Many changes and reforms are being discussed nowadays, but the reality of the workers has not changed at all.
27 March 2025
Yunus’s China visit can open many doors
Although China is Bangladesh’s largest trading partner, Bangladeshi exports to China remain low.
26 March 2025
From convoy to controversy: can NCP live up to its reformist image?
To his credit, Sarjis Alam attempted to explain his 100-car motorcade on Facebook, albeit by way of answering Tasnim Jara's query about the source of his funds
26 March 2025
Could Starlink solve the connectivity challenges in Bangladesh?
A business model is required to reduce the cost of initial setup and monthly subscription fee of Starlink services.
26 March 2025