Waterway decline demands a smarter logistics strategy, not just dredging
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Can AI address the shortage of speech therapists in Bangladesh?
2 August 2026, 15:42 PM
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Debate over teacher's reel / Are we ignoring what Gen Alpha needs?
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Restore Askar Dighi, revive Chattogram’s ecological memory
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The Rucsu model cannot be the future of post-uprising student politics
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Blaming the youth is easy. We must rethink how we support parents
2 August 2026, 13:00 PM
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How Bangladesh can build a more powerful passport
2 August 2026, 12:00 PM
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What kind of president does Bangladesh need?
2 August 2026, 10:00 AM
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Property reform for parents: A step in the right direction, but mind the gaps
2 August 2026, 09:00 AM
MIND THE GAP
When waiting in line for subsidised food turns deadly
1 August 2026, 09:00 AM
Blowin’ in the Wind
Who is afraid of the word ‘Indigenous’?
Bangladesh should lead by example by affording Indigenous people the rights they deserve.
28 January 2025, 08:00 AM
Who will save our villages from plastic pollution?
It is evident that plastic pollution is no longer an urban problem alone. Slowly, our villages are dying because of plastic litter.
28 January 2025, 07:00 AM
Dr Manmohan Singh: A brilliant political leader and visionary thinker
Religion was important for Manmohan, including religious customs.
28 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Government must save Panthakunja from the pillars of development
The interim government must prove that they are not a follower of the destructive development model of the past autocratic regime.
28 January 2025, 02:30 AM
Unlocking Bangladesh’s trade and investment potentials
Bangladesh must design and implement robust policy measures to encourage increased trade and investment.
28 January 2025, 02:00 AM
US presidential order suspends USAID projects: Should we panic?
The scale, magnitude, and rapidity of the executive order that has now paused all ongoing projects of USAID around the world is one of a kind in the history of aid.
27 January 2025, 11:06 AM
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